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HIGHLIGHTS, SITES, & BITES |
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BERKELEY'S TOURNAMENT OF TASTE March 2025 |
MAKE YOUR PLAY FOR BERKELEY RESTAURANT WEEK |
The 13th annual Berkeley Restaurant Week (#BRW25) tips off Friday, March 21 with a basketball-inspired theme, “March Munch Madness,” and this year with a new playmaker: chocolate! More than 60 restaurants, wineries, breweries, and other locations are set to “hoop it up” through March 31 with special value menus and offerings, many featuring chocolate-infused dishes. Berkeley Restaurant Week “March Munch Madness” will offer tiered pricing options with basketball dream themes: “Lay Up” offers range from $10-$20; “Jump Shot” offers go from $20-$30; “Three Pointer” offers range from $30-$40; and “Full Court Press” offers are $40+. Get in the game with special events and promotions, from chef collaborations and tasting menus to exclusive dining deals. For the full roster of #BRW25 participating restaurants and menus see BerkeleyRestaurantWeek.com.
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BERKELEY RESTAURANT WEEK'S SLAM DUNK SOIREE |
Join Visit Berkeley for an unforgettable evening as we high-five the final weekend of Berkeley Restaurant Week with a Slam Dunk Soirée on Fri., March 28. The Gilman District's Wine Block (featuring Donkey & Goat Winery, Hammerling Wines, Tessier Winery, Broc Cellars & Covenant Winery) is the venue for an evening to celebrate the vibrant flavors of Berkeley’s culinary scene. Wine & food tastings will be available for purchase during this event, and attendees will be the first to see Visit Berkeley’s 2025/2026 Destination Guide — the ultimate resource for discovering the best of Berkeley! Guests will also have the opportunity to support the Berkeley Food Network (BFN), dedicated to ending food insecurity in Berkeley and the surrounding areas by providing nutritious, fresh food to those in need. Through innovative programs and community partnerships, BFN ensures that everyone has access to healthy meals.
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BAMPFA OFFERS 33% OFF TO #BRW25 DINERS |
GLOBE CHANGING: BIONEERS IS ALMOST HERE! |
The 36th Annual Bioneers Conference brings it back to to Berkeley March 27-29 for a dynamic program and band of visionaries committed to justice and regeneration. With inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and transformative connections, there's still time to register and engage with the ideas and people shaping a better future. Keynotes include dynamic leaders like Laura Ann Sweitzer, Director of Sustainability and Strategic Sourcing at TCHO, the Berkeley-based, organic, Fair Trade, certified B-corporation chocolatier. Interactive workshops deepen skills and connections; art exhibits, performances, and films are ready to inspire and ignite change. Bioneers conferees also have an optional special event Fri., March 28, when Rising Appalachia plays The Freight in Downtown Berkeley. Explore all Bioneers programming and register today!
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OFF-MENU #BRW25 EVENTS KEEP THINGS POPPING |
Pop-up events taking place during Berkeley Restaurant Week are sure to shoot and score. The newest crush on the wine block, Tessier Winery will hold its 16th Release Party from 1 pm - 4 pm on Sun., March 23 with brunch catered by Tarocco! and music from Paul Manousos. Taste six new wines from Tessier Winery's 16th vintage, including Tessier's first vintage in its new Berkeley Wine Block location. Tickets are $20; $15 for industry and free for Tessier Research Club Members. For those viewing from home, The Grazing Company is offering $15 off any board with the code: BRW15 from March 21 to April 7 (national championship Monday) for online orders. Breakthrough Sushi, the first and only sustainable team-building sushi company in the United States, will offer a special sushi making class on Sat., March 29 in West Berkeley during Berkeley Restaurant Week. Kaz Matsune of Breakthrough Sushi has taught over 20,000 participants, blending storytelling with culinary artistry to spark learning, laughter, and discovery.
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FUTURE OF FOOD AT THE LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE |
The Lawrence Hall of Science's new exhibition, Future of Food, is the first installment in The Lawrence's new Global Issues Exhibitions series. The series, which will introduce a new theme every two years, explores pressing global challenges through interactive and engaging displays. Future of Food dives into the complex world of food production, sustainability, and innovation, offering visitors a thought-provoking look at how we grow, distribute, and consume food in an ever-changing world. The exhibition aims to show that food is more than just sustenance—it is a force that unites communities, preserves cultural traditions, and shapes our environment. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and cultural heritage, Future of Food explores how food can not only nourish but also heal—our bodies, our communities, and our planet. Each section of the exhibit highlights real people from the Bay Area who are making a difference in food sustainability and access. As UC Berkeley's public science center, the Lawrence Hall of Science inspires visitors to explore the world of science through innovative and engaging learning experiences, exhibits, planetarium shows, films and much more.
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HOTEL SHATTUCK PLAZA MAKING HISTORY (AGAIN) |
The Hotel Shattuck Plaza has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the finest historic hotels in the United States. The Hotel Shattuck Plaza joins an elite group of hotels and resorts throughout the country that is recognized by Historic Hotels of America for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture, and ambiance. “Historic Hotels of America is delighted to induct Hotel Shattuck Plaza, a Mission-style hotel built in 1910,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President of Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “We commend Hotel Shattuck Plaza and its ownership group, Radiate Hospitality, for their careful historic preservation work, stewardship and vision that will allow future generations of travelers to experience this unique historic destination.” Stay the night, or stop by the hotel's ZINO Restaurant & Bar for a 1910 Old Fashioned, the signature craft cocktail celebrating the hotel's birth year!
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CATCH BASEBALLIN' BEARS IN BERKELEY FOR
INAUGURAL ACC CAMPAIGN |
This month, the California Golden Bears baseball team begins its inaugural season competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Cal plays at one of the most picturesque and unique college baseball facilities in the nation, Evans Diamond at Stu Gordon Stadium, which has served as home field for the Bears since 1933. March and April home games include Cal's ACC opening series on March 14-16, v. Virginia; April 4-6 v. Clemson; April 7 v. Pacific; April 15 v. Fresno State; April 17-19 v. North Carolina State; April 21 v. Saint Mary's; and April 29 v. USF. Evans Diamond at Stu Gordon Stadium is located close to Downtown Berkeley, on the southwest corner of campus. Single-game tickets are now available.
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