Guide to Good Eats Fall 2024
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Alameda
Dragon Rouge
Waterfront Vietnamese eatery offers exciting, inventive, delicious, locally sourced cuisine and a lively bar scene with a wide selection of spirits. Newly renovated, and available for private parties up to 120 people!
2337 Blanding Ave, Alameda
510. 521.1800 | dragonrougebythebay.com
Mosley’s Café
Join us in the Grand Marina for a peaceful morning on the dock with Seven Seas organic coffee and freshly baked pastries. Our charcuterie boxes make beautiful gifts.
2099 Grand St. Alameda
510.263.8228 | mosleyscafe.com
Moxie Steak House
Chef Meadows hand-selects seasonal ingredients from local farms, finding the finest cuts of organic meats, poultry, and fish to pair with fresh vegetables cooked creatively to perfection. Handcrafted sauces allow patrons to customize the meal of their dreams.
1640 Park St, Alameda | 510.671.2890 | moxiealameda.com
Berkeley
Anchalee
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.
1096 Dwight Way, Berkeley
510.848.4015 | anchaleethai.com
Cactus Taquería
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!
1881 Solano Ave, Berkeley
510.528.1881 | cactustaqueria.com
Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
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.
2451 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley
510.705.1539 | fishbirdizakaya.com
Gather Kitchen, Bar & Events
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
2200 Oxford St. Berkeley
510.809.0400 | gatherberkeley.com
La Note
Traditional breakfast and lunch bistro fare or rustic Provençal dinners in a warm and charming atmosphere in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Gorgeous outdoor patio.
2377 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
510.843.1525 | lanoterestaurant.com
Revival Bar + Kitchen
Celebrating 14 years of Northern California organic farm–inspired cuisine and cocktails from veteran chef Amy Murray (Venus), cooking with Slow Food values for 30 years. Excellent Californian, New, and Old World Wines.
2102 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley
510.549.9950 | revivalbarandkitchen.com
Starter Bakery
Starter Bakery favorites are now available at our bakery café in Rockridge. Stop by for kouign amann and croissants, freshly baked breads, and more for breakfast, lunch, and treats. Cater your next special event and holiday party with Starter favorites.
5804 College Ave, Berkaley | 510.735.6910 | starterbakery.com
Sweet Adeline Bakeshop
Cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, cupcakes, and pastries (sweet and savory). Open W–Su, 8am–3pm. Located in the Lorin District of South Berkeley.
3350 Adeline St. Berkeley
sweetadelinebakeshop.com
Emeryville
Public Market Emeryville
Get your tastebuds ready for a culinary adventure—enjoy flavors from around the globe all under one roof. Plus, join us for live music, trivia nights, and more. Visit our website for all the details.
5959 Shellmound St.
Emeryville | publicmarketemeryville.com
Summer Summer Thai Eatery
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!
5885 Hollis St #50, Emeryville
510.658.3234 | summersummerthai.com
Livermore
Retzlaff Vineyards
Come taste our award-winning wines or enjoy a bottle outdoors on our beautiful picnic grounds. Reservations recommended. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Live music and on-site food vendors most weekends.
1356 S Livermore Ave, Livermore
925.447.8941 | retzlaffwinery.com
Oakland
ACRE Kitchen and Bar
California Rustic. Simple dishes made with local ingredients that are meant to be enjoyed together. We celebrate our passion for cooking and serving each other. Come grab a seat!
5655 College Ave. Oakland
510.250.3790 | acrekitchenandbar.com
Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar
Serving innovative Italian cuisine made with the finest seasonal ingredients plus housemade pastas, breads, and salumi, and a wine program focused on unique indigenous Old World and Italian varieties. Currently open W–Su starting at 5pm for indoor and outdoor dining plus Sa–Su,10:30–2:30 for weekend brunch.
4238 Park Blvd, Oakland
510.336.1180 | bellanico.net
Cactus Taquería
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!
5642 College Ave, Oakland
510.658.6180 | cactustaqueria.com
Ollie’s American Cheese Provisions
Enjoy artisan cheeses, charcuterie, + baguette sandwiches out on the patio. Shrub sodas, tea, + coffee drinks also available.
396 11th St, Oakland
510. 735.9161 | olliesamericancheeseandprovisions.com
Peony Seafood Restaurant
Enjoy a quiet meal or a celebratory gathering in Oakland’s historic Chinatown. Every dish—from dim sum to a full range of Cantonese specialties—is expertly hand made in the bustling kitchen. Parking available below in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza.
388 9th St, Ste 288, Oakland | 510. 286.8866
peonyrestaurant.com
Two Local Girls at Rocky’s Market
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!
1440 Leimert Blvd, Oakland
510.326.4084 | rockysmarket.com
Port Costa
Bull Valley Roadhouse
Elevated roadhouse dishes and expertly prepared libations in an Old World atmosphere.
14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa
510.787.1135 | bullvalleyroadhouse.com
Facebook/Instagram @bullvalleyroadhouse
Union City
Niles Pie Co.
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.
32990 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City
510.324.4743 | nilespie.com
Mendocino County
Westport Hotel and Old Abalone Pub
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.
38921 Hwy 1, Westport
877.964.3688 | westporthotel.us
Delivered Around the East Bay
Purpose & Hope
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.
510.550.5974 | purposeandhope.com
