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Berkeley Chamber Performances presents the next virtual Couch and Cocktail Concert with the fabulous WindSync quintet! You can select a date from the comfort of your home at 7pm between February 2nd through Sunday, February 14th! ... From the Berkeley Chamber Performances, WindSync is a collective of five outstanding North American musicians who come together as performers (playing everything from memory), educators, and community-builders. This youthful wind quintet features Garrett Hudson, flute; Emily Tsai, oboe; Julian Hernandez, clarinet; Kara LaMoure, bassoon, and Anni Hochhalter, French horn. WindSync concerts are intimate, joyful, and thoughtfully programmed with people and places in mind. Make it an international dinner and show date night with takeout from one of the many Berkeley eateries! https://www.tickettailor.com//berkeleychamberperfor/469650

We miss the days of dining at Picante in the Gilman District, but you can order takeout with a very convenient curbside drive-through pickup situation! . . visitberkeley.com bravoyourcity.com ... picanteberkeley.com/ See more

Fish & Bird now offers incredible sushi, sashimi and chirashi to-go, which is in addition to their already creative and innovative modern Japanese cuisine. Many restaurants are closed on Mondays, but Fish & Bird has your sushi craving covered! Plate it at home for a lovely meal with Heath Ceramics, MUJI USA, and Sarah Kersten Studio, like in this photo! visitberkeley.com https://www.toasttab.com/fish-bird-sousaku-izakaya/v3

Another restaurant in Berkeley that use 100% sustainable to-go packaging is local favorite Riva Cucina in West Berkeley. Jen co-owner of Riva with her husband Massi shared this anecdote with us: We use percent compostable disposables and have been doing so since 2007 when we were first certified as a Berkeley Green Business! It was not readily available then, and I remember driving to a warehouse in Richmond to even find the supplies.... Thank you Riva Cucina for your commitment to the environment and for pivoting during these times with fresh pasta kits for easy at-home Riva Cucina cooking! https://www.rivacucina.com/ visitberkeley.com Glenn Ramit

We sure miss visiting Bampfa in Downtown Berkeley, but do you know that you can stream newly released films and restored classics selected by their curators in the comfort of your home?! Art organizations and performance venues have been hit hard during this difficult time. We are awestruck by how they have pivoted. Below are some of Berkeley’s music and theater locations. Let’s support them with a follow or subscription if you can. Black Repertory Group Theater... Cal Performances Shotgun Players Aurora Theatre Company Freight & Salvage Greek Theatre - Berkeley The Back Room California Jazz Conservatory Berkeley Playhouse The UC Theatre Berkeley Repertory Theatre Berkeley Chamber Performances See more

SUSHINISTA in Downtown Berkeley is run by mom-and-pop owners Hiro & Takako from Kyoto! They make fresh, organic sushi burritos of your dreams! It’s really that amazing. Vegan, Vegetarian, gluten-free, pescatarian, and omnivore needs are all met here! During The Grafeful Table Dine Out this month, we can show our local restaurants that we care by ordering food to-go! ... These sushi burritos make the perfect picnic and are easy to bring over to a friend’s house! Pair it with a local beer or cup of sake from Berkeley’s Takara Sake USA Inc. to round out the meal! The Grateful Table Dine Out initiative is brought to us by Visit California, California Restaurant Association, Restaurants Care. #gratefultable #gratefultable_berkeley #visitcalifornia #californiarestaurantassociationfoundation #californiarestaurants Bravo Your City!

Stop by and say hi to the cali.alley family during The Grateful Table Dine Out this month! This black-owned business in Berkeley is keeping our community nourished with tasty comfort food for your family and friends! Cali Alley

Celebrate today with some sparkling wine from Blue Ox Wine Co. over in the Gilman District on Fifth Street! For The Grateful Table Dine Out this month, we want to include libation spots too. Read the Q&A with winemaker Josh Hammerling below! Q: What do you like about having a business in Berkeley?... A: As a winemaker it's very rewarding to do business in the Bay Area because the standard level of wine knowledge for guests who visit us is pretty elevated. People come into our tasting room with higher expectations in terms of quality and ethical standards of production. At the same time they bring curiosity and openness to try new things and take chances, which I appreciate because we love experimenting with lesser known varieties and styles of wine. There are thousands of wineries in California, so it makes sense to do things a little bit differently, and Berkeley's the perfect place for that. Q: Where do you like to hang out when you’re not at Blue Ox? A: My favorite spots to hang out are East Bay Regional Park District’s Tilden Park and the Albany Bulb. Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar and Vik's Chaat are my go-to for sustenance. Blue Ox Wine Co. The Grateful Table Dine Out initiative is brought to us by Visit California, California Restaurant Association, and Restaurants Care! #gratefultable #gratefultable_berkeley #visitcalifornia #californiarestaurantassociationfoundation #californiarestaurants

The story behind Riva Cucina is truly Bay Area, of a family blended from two cultures, inhabiting different parts of the Bay Area, lovers of slow food and the culinary way of life. It starts with Massimiliano Boldrini, affectionately known as Massi; he hails from the very special Emilia Romagna region. This is the often ignored region by those who don’t know Italy well, but it should be on everyone’s radar as it is the birthplace of Parmigiano, traditional balsamic vinegar, p...rosciutto, ravioli, and mortadella. Jennifer Boldrini was born in Palo Alto and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her natural curiosity for travel led her to a career in online travel, where she met Massi first in Los Angeles, and then again in Italy for a work trip. Jenn says, What we have always loved most about Riva was the time + space it provided families and friends to gather and enjoy each other’s company. Now we just have to shift direction and focus on creating that same quality of time + space away from Riva and towards our diners’ homes. We are about to launch finish-at-home family-style meals and have been offering fresh pasta kits as well. We just keep trying to create offerings that would bring the experience we used to enjoy at Riva home. We hope you’ll support Riva Cucina by trying them out during The Grateful Table Dine Out initiative this month, brought to us by Visit California, California Restaurant Association, and Restaurants Care . #gratefultable #gratefultable_berkeley

Here in Berkeley, we are beyond grateful for our local restaurants, who have struggled to remain afloat as essential businesses. We are in awe as workers continue to safely serve tasty Berkeley eats and libations to the community during these unprecedented times. We are proud to support The Grateful Table Dine Out initiative, brought to us by Visit California and Restaurants Care during November! It's easy to participate in Berkeley: "Dine out to help out" as much as you ca...n in November! In addition to dining out, we want to highlight the non-profit California Restaurant Association, who will be raising funds this month to provide relief grants to restaurant workers to help them meet their basic needs, "like groceries, utilities, diapers, clothing, gas and rent." We hope you will revisit your favorite eateries or try some new ones this November! This month we will be sharing posts about our local restaurants and the heroes who keep us nourished! visitberkeley.com Please use these hashtags to get the word out: #gratefultable #gratefultable_berkeley #visitcalifornia #californiarestaurantassociationfoundation #californiarestaurants

Let’s go Bears! Cal Football will start an unprecedented 2020 Pac-12 Conference season with the first game and kick-off on 11/7 Saturday at 7:30pm against Washington at the UC Berkeley Cal Memorial Stadium BUT without fans . You can watch it on ESPN though ! Huge shoutout to photographer Khalil Robinson for sharing these incredible photos with us! Dji Mavic Air 2 ISO 400... F5.6 1/250s - #berkeley #calberkeley #visitcalifornia #berkeleyhills #calbears #skybangerz #eathpix #dronemafia #uocalifornia #ucberkeley #mornings #november #vote #picoftheday #photooftheday #bayarea #bayareaframes #bay_shooters #bayareaphotographer #visualsoflife #blackphotographers #dronephotography See more

After you get out the vote, head on over to 1951 Coffee Company for a free cup of drip coffee in Tellie Berk! Please support this incredible artisan coffee shop and organization, which supports our community of refugees and immigrants! Learn more about their mission on their social media accounts. Repost @1951coffee Vote! Our Flagship location will be handing out free drip coffee all day tomorrow, November 3, hours are 7am - 5pm... 2410 Channing Way, Berkeley, 94704 . . . #freecoffee #vote #1951coffee #refugeeswelcome #berkeley #nov3 #matchamonday #visitberkeley #nonprofit #coffeewithacause @1951coffee & @bravoyourcity

Thank you to everyone who shops locally and supports small businesses in Berkeley! Yaza is where ethical, sustainable, and stylish fashion converge on Solano Avenue. Here, you’ll discover beautiful patterned clothing made with natural fibers. visitberkeley.com Bravo Your City! #berkeley #visitberkeley #berkeleyca #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #shoplocal #solanoavenue

Happy Halloween everyone! Some of our Berkeley districts have come up with safe and creative ways for the little ones to dress up for Halloween ! Enjoy a scavenger hunt or submit your costume photo for a prize that will arrive in the mail! Fourth Street Shops The Elmwood ... fourthstreet.com visitberkeley.com #fourthstreetberkeley #fourthstreetshops #safehalloween #halloweenfunonfourth #bayareakids

The Cheese Board Collective pizza is the tastiest way to go into the weekend with ease! North Berkeley - Shattuck Ave. & Vine St. 9am-4pm light-bakes 5-8pm hot whole and half pies ... always available always vegetarian, and of course, always delicious visitberkeley.com Bravo Your City! See more

There’s nothing like biking around Berkeley with the most precious, edible cargo from Crixa Cakes, Rasa Caffe, and Gather Kitchen, Bar & Market !! Thanks to the mask for being the accessory needed to secure five Gather pizzas! Where are your favorite Berkeley spots to ride, stroll, or roll too?... visirberkeley.com Bravo Your City!

Mark your Halloween calendar with this Maître de Chai experience! Repost from MDC Wine Our last October Posteggio has arrived join us this Saturday, 10/31 from 11am - 3pm for a flight & a pie! Free glass pour if you wear a costume ‘cause we’re feeling festive ... FLIGHT ($30): 2019 Sparkling Chenin Blanc 2019 Herron Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Red Table Wine 2018 Massa Cabernet Sauvignon PIES: Margherita, $20: Bianco DiNapoli Tomatoes, Belfiore Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, Saint Helena Olive Oil Co. Special, $25: Bianco DiNapoli Tomatoes, Belfiore Fior Di Latte Mozzarella, Fatted Calf Soppressata, Gaeta Olives Link in bio to book MEMBERS: email or DM us ([email protected]) to reserve! See more

Cheers to American beer with these local Berkeley brewers! visitberkeley.com Gilman Brewing Company Fieldwork Brewing Company ... Trumer Pils USA The Rare Barrel Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge Gilman District The Lorin District Bravo Your City! See more