Guide to Good Eats: Spring 2023
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Alameda
Alameda Marketplace
1650 Park St | alamedamarketplace.com
Sit down for a meal of wood-oven chicken or pizza, local oysters, house-made bread and pasta, inventive small dishes, and more substantial fare at East End. Relax with coffee, pastries, or gelato at the Beanery. Find enticing take-out foods at Greens & Grains, Sushi King, or Tahina Fresh Mediterranean.
C’era Una Volta Italian Catering Kitchen
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.
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.
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.
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.
Castro Valley
Castro Valley Marketplace
3295 Castro Valley Blvd | castrovalleymarketplace.com
Castro Valley has arrived as a dining and drinking destination! Sit down for a meal or drinks at Cannery Kitchen & Tap, Cordial Cellar + Lounge, Night Owl, or Oculto. Find enticing take-out foods at Akemi Sushi and Tomato Eats.
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
The Cheese Parlor
158 Maple St | 925.495.4618 | thecheeseparlor.com
Experience the goodness of cheese and all the fun that surrounds it. The Parlor offers over 60 cheeses by the pound, a fabulous cured meat selection, Livermore Valley Wines, Locally crafted beers, sandos, and good vibes! Let’s crack cheese together!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Mendocino County
Westport Hotel and 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.
Around the Bay
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.
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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