Guide to Good Eats: Fall 2022
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Alameda
C’era Una Volta Italian Kitchen & Catering
800 West Tower Ave on Spirits Alley at Bladium Sports Club
510.769.4828 | ceraunavolta.us
Everything Starts with a Good Meal! Traditional Tuscan recipes with many vegetarian, vegan, & GF options. Daily Pick-up & Delivery. Pre-ordered Weekly Delivery. Catering for every occasion. Member of Associazione Cuochi Fiorentini.
Dashe Cellars
1951 Monarch St, Hangar 25
510.452.1800 | dashecellars.com
Enjoy a tasting in our unique, urban tasting room or a glass on the patio with a view of the SF Bay and city skyline. We specialize in traditional and natural winemaking techniques. Food trucks visit on the weekends.
Berkeley
Cactus Taquería
1881 Solano Ave, Berkeley
510.528.1881 | cactustaqueria.com
Freshness, sustainability, and the traditional mouthwatering flavors of Mexico. Everything made from scratch. Meats sourced from partner farms that never ever feed the animals growth hormones, antibiotics, or animal by-products. Takeout and delivery!
Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
2451 Shattuck Ave | 510.705.1539 | fishbirdizakaya.com
A unique Izakaya-style restaurant and bar, specializing in modern Japanese cuisine. Classically trained in Japanese and French cooking technique, Chef Asuka Uchida creates sophisticated interpretations of traditional dishes that reflect the current trends in Japan.
Gather Kitchen, Bar & Events
2200 Oxford St, Berkeley
510.809.0400 | gatherberkeley.com
Called “the omnivore’s solution” by the New York Times, since 2009 Gather has showcased organic, “head to tail” and “root to shoot” food, craft cocktails, and sustainable local wines that truly reflect the bounty of Northern California. #gatherberkeley
Gaumenkitzel Restuarant & Takeout with Beer & Wine
2121 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
510-647.5016 | gaumenkitzel.net
Tickle your taste buds at the Bay Area’s go-to place for fresh organic German slow food handcrafted from original German recipes. Made with love and 100% clean energy. Guten Appetit und Prost!
La Note
2377 Shattuck Ave | 510.843.1525 | lanoterestaurant.com
Traditional breakfast and lunch bistro fare combined with rustic Provençal dinners in a warm and charming atmosphere in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Gorgeous outdoor patio.
Rasa Caffe
3140 Martin Luther King Jr Way | rasacaffe.com
Small-batch coffee roaster with an award-winning East meets West coffee, tea, and food menu. We blend the elegant organic spices of India, Asia, and the African diaspora together with classic specialty coffee standards. Award-winning Rose Latte and Rasa Chai. Among the 25 in this year’s “Top Coffee in the S.F. Bay Area” by the SF Chronicle.
Squabisch Bakery
1585 Solano Ave, Berkeley | squabisch.com
German hand-rolled soft pretzels with a California twist. Menu changes weekly. Fun toppings like anchovies, pepperoni, asiago, olives, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, ricotta, chocolate, Meyer lemon, raspberries, pesto. Open Th–Su, 11–5.
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
3350 Adeline St | sweetadelinebakeshop.com
Cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, cupcakes, and pastries (sweet and savory). Open W–Su, 8am–3pm. Located in the Lorin District of South Berkeley.
Emeryville
Public Market Emeryville Food Hall al Fresco
5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville
publicmarketemeryville.com
Enjoy artisan food and drinks from around the globe at Public Market Emeryville. The Food Hall is open for indoor and outdoor dining, plus takeout and delivery.
Summer Summer Thai Eatery
5885 Hollis St #50, Emeryville
510.658.3234 | summersummerthai.com
Delectable Thai cooking prepared from fresh ingredients with just the right spices. We offer a wide selection of tasty appetizers, to-die-for curry, and stir-fried entrées. Meat, seafood, and vegan options are available. Now offering a 50% discount on bottles of wine!
Livermore
Retzlaff Vineyards
1356 S Livermore Ave | 925.447.8941 | retzlaffwinery.com
Come for wine tasting or enjoy a bottle of our award-winning wines on our beautiful outdoor grounds. Reservations recommended. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Live music and on-site food vendors most weekends.
Mendocino County
Westport Hotel & Old Abalone Pub
38921 Hwy 1, Westport
877.964.3688 | westporthotel.us
Casually elegant B&B lodging on the Mendocino Coast. Locals and visitors love the Old Abalone Pub for Saturday afternoon tea and Thursday through Saturday night dinners.
Oakland
Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar
4238 Park Blvd, Oakland
510.336.1180 | bellanico.net
Serving innovative Italian cuisine with the finest seasonal ingredients. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily, and we cure our own salumi. Our wine program focuses on unique indigenous varieties from Italy and the Old World. Currently, open for indoor and outdoor dining W–Su starting at 5pm.
Cactus Taquería
5642 College Ave, Oakland
510.658.6180 | cactustaqueria.com
Freshness, sustainability, and the traditional mouthwatering flavors of Mexico. Everything made from scratch. Meats sourced from partner farms that never ever feed the animals growth hormones, antibiotics, or animal by-products. Takeout and delivery!
Cafe Umami
25 Grand Ave | 510.350.7277
& 2224 MacArthur Blvd | 510.646.2394
cafeumami.com
Fresh Korean + Japanese flavors with Californian flair. Savor whole-grain bowls featuring house-made ferments, jook, avo toast, and more—with vegan and meat options. Two restaurant locations. Please visit website for day/evening hours.
Charm Thai Bistro
4063 Piedmont Ave | 510.817.4768
charmthaipdm.com
CHARM specializes in popular authentic Thai recipes. Our cuisine is cooked with fresh seasonal ingredients to make wonderfully tasty, genuine, and comforting meals. Plenty of parking and outdoor seating available.
Port Costa
Bull Valley Roadhouse
14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa | 510.787.1135
bullvalleyroadhouse.com | Facebook/Instagram @bullvalleyroadhouse
Elevated roadhouse dishes and expertly prepared libations in an Old World atmosphere.
Richmond
Anaviv’s Table
600 Hoffman Blvd | 415.376.1400 | table.anaviv.com
Book an Anaviv’s Table Dinner Party in our cozy tented pavilion or formal dining room, or come to Anaviv’s Table Open Market , F–Su noon–8pm, for seasonal plates, wood-fired pizzas, rice bowls, beer, wine, and live music, all offered with your safety in mind.
Riggers Loft Wine Company
1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond
510.233.2065 | riggersloftwine.com
Live music, award-winning wineries, sumptuous casual dining. The perfect waterfront venue for many events from corporate to weddings.
Union City
Niles Pie Co.
32990 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
510.324.4743 | nilespie.com
Sweet, savory, local, and fresh pies. Eat in, carry out. Now delivering all over the Bay Area and available at shops and markets around the East Bay.
West Marin County
Nick’s Cove Restaurant, Oyster Bar, & Cottages
23240 Hwy 1, Marshall | 415.663.1033 |nickscove.com
A true destination venue with a casual eatery, bar, and waterfront cottages, Nick’s Cove invites guests to choose their own adventure: Spend a few hours or a few days.
Catering and Provisions for Special (or Daily) Celebrations
Purpose & Hope
Delivery around the East Bay | 510.550.5974 | purposeandhope.com
Handcrafted, locally sourced, nutrient-rich soups that delight your palate while nourishing your body. We deliver broth-based soups weekly to our neighbors in the East Bay.
Three Stone Hearth
1581 University Ave, Berkeley
510.981.1334 | threestonehearth.com
This community-based kitchen and retail store offers health-focused, nutrient-dense, ready-made foods. New menu each week plus wide range of pantry staples and body care products. Open W 4–7, Th–F 12:30–5:30, Sa 10–4.
The Table Catering
510.257.1121 | thetablecatering.com
A small, friendly, and locally owned catering company committed to nourishing our East Bay community with a seasonal menu of wholesome meals made from local and organic ingredients without refined sugars or additives. Meals available for cozy family dinners or large gatherings
Two Local Girls at Rocky’s Market
1440 Leimert Blvd, Oakland | 510.326.4084 | rockysmarket.com
Freshly made sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and desserts to take home or eat on-site plus lots of delicious take-and-bake items. Let us cater your next party!
Venga Paella
Catering around the Bay Area | 510.628.0018 | vengapaella.com
A small, friendly, and locally owned catering company committed to nourishing our East Bay community with a seasonal menu of wholesome meals made from local and organic ingredients without refined sugars or additives. Meals available for cozy family dinners or large gatherings.
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