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Nearby restaurants and lodging
2009/10 in-kind sponsors
Berkeley Rep thanks the following restaurants and caterers for their generous in-kind support of the Theatre. Please take note of the wonderful subscriber and general ticket holder discounts indicated with an asterisk.
Bistro Liaison
* 10% off your lunch or dinner, with proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card; valid with the purchase of two or more entrees.
Located a few blocks from Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Bistro Liaison serves traditional French cuisine in a warm and friendly ambience. Our seasonal menu highlights traditional dishes such as bouillabaisse, bœuf Bourguignon, les moules, vegetarian specialties and salads. Open seven days a week, we offer a private dining room, full bar, French and California wines and a new weekend brunch menu. In addition, Chef / Owner Todd Kniess tours with guests to southwest France. Click here for more information.
1849 Shattuck Avenue (at Hearst)
510 849–2155
Bobby G’s Pizzeria
* 10% off your purchase with proof of same day ticket.
Bobby G’s Pizzeria is a gourmet pizza, pasta and panini restaurant located in the heart of downtown Berkeley. They serve signature pizzas made with only the freshest possible ingredients, including organic house-made pizza dough, Bobby G’s fresh organic tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, fresh whole milk mozzarella and aged parmesan cheese. Bobby G’s is committed to providing high quality food, a comfortable dining atmosphere and superb customer service.
2072 University Avenue (near Shattuck)
510 665–8866
Etc Catering
Etc Catering is a full service catering company in Novato, California specializing in eclectic cuisine for business and social events such as cocktail parties, wine pairings, formal and buffet style lunches and dinners. Etc Catering also provides box lunches for corporate events, picnics and business meetings. Growing up in the heart of San Francisco, Etc Catering owners Kate and David Dorfler learned to appreciate diverse flavors from all over the world. Their passion for eclectic food gives clients numerous choices when planning their events.
415 892–7802
Grace Street Catering
Grace Street Catering began in 1987 and has grown into one of the leading full service catering companies in the Bay Area. Much of this growth can be attributed to the influence of its owner and founder, Erin McKinney. Erin has combined a love of food and an appreciation of superb fine dining service to create Grace Street Catering. With a core of calm, casual and organized elegance, Grace Street Catering has become a company that is well known for its light touch in every aspect of planning and design. Clients have come to depend on this light touch, often complimenting us as highly on our production of events as they do for our food and décor.
510 523–1600
Hotel Shattuck Plaza / FIVE
* 10% off your hotel reservation, with proof of same day ticket.
* 10% off your lunch or dinner, with proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card; excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity.
After a multimillion dollar renovation, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza has returned! Berkeley’s first hotel is now a ‘newly historic,’ upscale boutique hotel located across the street from the BART station and two blocks from UC Berkeley. The landmark venue offers 199 renovated guestrooms and nearly 10,000 sq. ft. of event space. FIVE, a modern American bistro featuring Executive Chef Scott Howard, will provide a unique culinary experience. As the official hotel of Berkeley Rep, the Hotel Shattuck Plaza invites theater staff, performers and guests to visit this vibrant addition to the community. The Hotel Shattuck Plaza…History Reinvented. www.hotelshattuckplaza.com and www.five-berkeley.com.
2086 Allston Way (located in the Hotel Shattuck Plaza)
510 845–7300
La Note
* 10% off your lunch or dinner, with proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card; excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity.
This southern French restaurant is known for rustic bistro fare at lunch and dinner, but at breakfast rumpled locals come in droves to relax over inspired egg dishes, toasted brioche with lavender honey and oatmeal raspberry or creme fraiche pancakes accompanied by cafe au lait served in bowls so big it’s almost hard to find room for them on the little wooden tables. Charming details—the chunky Provencal pottery, French-country table linens, bowls of jam and brown sugar cubes—make this the next best thing to being in France.
2377 Shattuck Avenue (near Durant)
510 843–1535
Meridian
* 10% off lunch or dinner with proof of same day ticket.
PLEASE NOTE: Meridian is closed for kitchen renovation, with plans to re-open in the fall of 2010.
An upscale pub centered in downtown Berkeley, featuring globally influenced and seasonally driven cuisine. Meridian presents a rotating collection of featured beers and wines highlighting the unique seasonal qualities of each selection.
2050 University Avenue (near Shattuck)
510 705–1450
Post Meridian
* 20% off brunch or dinner, with proof of same day ticket; gratuity on pre-discount tab.
Ten minutes from Berkeley Rep with easy street parking. Chef Robin has cooked since age six with harvests from a giant, organic vegetable garden, a flock of egg-laying chickens, prolific fruit trees and local farm-stands. She studied cuisine, pastry and wine in France now blending California’s local/organic sensibilities with French influence and techniques. Her charming neighborhood restaurant is a cornerstone of Colusa Circle, where lower Kensington meets Berkeley, El Cerrito and Albany. Housed in a 1920s turreted building with artisan-built bar, terraced dining rooms and art exhibits by local artists, we offer guests a warm, welcoming ambiance, appropriate for both special occasions and casual get-togethers. Organic, local and sustainable ingredients are the first choice in our kitchen. Robin and staff are deeply engaged in community-building and supporting local causes. Proud to be a Certified Green Business.
1568 Oak View Ave, Kensington (at Colusa Circle)
510 525–1350
Tomatina
* 20% off lunch or dinner, with proof of same day ticket; excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity.
Tomatina serves incredibly great food in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. At Tomatina we prepare daily fresh homemade pizza, pastas and salads. We specialize in and are immensely proud of our unbelievable Piadine (Peya-DEE-nee) (noun), warm from the oven flatbreads topped with cool salads, meats and cheese. Renowned Food Network Chef Michael Chiarello at Tra Vigne in St. Helena created our Piadines and Tomatina. Our Chef works with only the finest and freshest ingredients available to create our signature dishes. There’s a place for you at our table. Visit us at www.tomatina.com and become a friend of Tomatina on Facebook.
2132 Center Street (near Shattuck)
510 849–0000
Venus Restaurant
* 10% off dinner, with proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card; excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity.
For nine years, Venus Restaurant has served distinctive, seasonal fare in a “polished casual” setting. A favorite dinner spot for theater-goers, Venus uses the highest quality seasonal produce to create a unique, healthy and delicious dining experience. The wine list focuses on bio-dynamic and sustainably farmed grapes, and a “New World” style of winemaking. A recent remodel of Venus’ boutique-style dining space is focused towards a chocolate and plum color scheme. A glance through our glass facade reveals a (new) comfortable banquette, which will be accompanied by acoustic improvements, new artwork and several improvements. All of which compliment a tastefully hip, urban setting. Our weekly “after-dark” events will include: small plates and wine pairings, late happy-hour offerings and sounds from host dee-jays. Every year, Chef Amy Murray prepares a series of unique feasts to celebrate food, wine and the abundant local harvest of the Bay area. These nights include: Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve parties, seasonal wine & beer tastings and Slow Food inspired dinners. See you soon.
2327 Shattuck Avenue (near Bancroft)
510 540–5950
other recommended restaurants
Amanda’s
* 10% off your purchase with proof of same day ticket.
Amanda’s Feel Good Fresh Food Restaurant serves picnic-fresh, naturally delicious food that is easy on your schedule, wallet and conscience.
2122 Shattuck Avenue (near Center)
510 548–2122
Almare
* One free gelato with the purchase of two and proof of same day ticket.
Authentic Itailian Gelato, using farm fresh ingredients that transport you to summer along the coast of Italy.
2170 Shattuck Avenue (near Center)
510 649–1888
Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen
* Free order of beignets with lunch and/or dinner and proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card. One order per table.
A New Orleans style restaurant, bringing the classic dishes and flavors of the Big Easy to downtown Berkeley.
2261 Shattuck Avenue (at Kittredge)
510 548–6900
Cioccolata Di Vino
* 10% off your purchase with proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card.
A lovely variety of Italian small plates and desserts with daily specials that include pizza, pasta and panini del giorno, as well as an extensive list of wines by the glass and beer on tap.
1801 Shattuck Avenue, Suite C (near Delaware)
510 898–1392
Cyprus Restaurant
* 10% off your lunch or dinner with proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card.
Located a half block away from Berkeley Rep on Shattuck Ave. Come and taste traditional Mediterranean and Persian cuisine. Favorites include: pomegranate chicken, khoreshteh bademjan (vegetarian eggplant dish), falafel wrap and gyros plate. Also try a variety of different kabobs: beef shish, lamb shish, chicken, doner and koobideh.
81 Shattuck Square (at Addison)
510 649–9999
Jazzcaffè
* 10% off your purchase with proof of same day ticket.
A changing menu featuring house-made soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as beer, wine, espresso and desserts.
2087 Addison Street (near Shattuck)
510 883–0231
Pie in the Sky
* Free fountain drink with any purchase with proof of same day ticket.
Pie In the Sky is a New York Style, hand tossed and thin crust pizza at its best.
2124 Center Street (near Shattuck)
510 848–8678
Venezia Caffè & Ristorante
* 10% off your purchase with proof of same day subscriber ticket and subscriber ID card.
Festive Italian dining, just a short walk to Berkeley Rep.
1799 University Avenue (at Grant)
510 849–4681