Guide to Good Eats: Winter Holidays 2022-23

 

 

Join us in congratulating artist Cathy Raingarden for winning “Best Illustration” in the 2022 Edible Communities Best of Edible awards. She was recognized for her illustrations for writer Derrick Schneider’s feature story, “At the Chez Panisse Sunday Market,” in our Fall Harvest 2021 issue. Follow her work @cathyraingarden or cathyraingarden.com.

 

 

Alameda

C’era Una Volta Italian Kitchen & Catering

800 West Tower Ave on Spirits Alley at Bladium Sports Club
510.769.4828 | ceraunavolta.us

For personal or business gatherings—C’era Una Volta. Bringing you authentic Tuscan dishes since 2004. NEW! Weekly Meal Packages to get you through your busiest weeks.

 

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

 

Anchalee

1096 Dwight Way | 510.848.4015 | anchaleethai.com

Authentic and delicious home-style Thai cuisine in a beautiful atmosphere. We specialize in high quality local and seasonal ingredients and also offer an extensive vegetarian menu.

 

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.

 

Revival Bar + Kitchen

2102 Shattuck Ave | 510.549.9950 | revivalbarandkitchen.com

Celebrating 12 years of Northern California organic farm–inspired cuisine and cocktails from veteran Chef Amy Murray (Venus), cooking with Slow Food values for 28 years. Excellent Californian, New, and Old World Wines.

 

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.

 

Via del Corso

1788 Shattuck Ave | 510.704.8004 | viadelcorso.net

… is really just a place you are going along your way. When you enter Via del Corso, you may feel as if you are in any trattoria in Florence, Rome, or any other place in Italy. In the heart of North Berkeley, a place to relax, restore, dine, and have drinks with family and friends. Leave the outside world outside for a moment.

 

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!

 

Fairfield

Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company

2625 Mankas Corner Rd | 707.864.1529 | ilfiorello.com

Find a selection of curated wines to enjoy on the patio and in garden areas with chef-prepared specialty foods. Sample the company’s organic olive oils in the Visitor Center Tasting Room. Daily, 11–5.

 

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.

 

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!

 

Café Colucci

5849 San Pablo Ave | cafecolucci.com

Celebrating 31 years of authentic Ethiopian cuisine in Oakland, now in a new, larger space! Come enjoy the beauty of Ethiopian cuisine and also check out our new spice line from Brundo Spice Company. Open 7 days a week 11am–10pm.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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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