gatherings (special events)

quick, curated, bookmarkable list of upcoming local food events of note. click links for relevant info, tickets or reservations.

july 2025

el garage at berkeley bowl west july 3 (and every thursday in july)

summer of seasonality prix-fixe (corn) at mama oakland july 9-29

parche's colombian independence celebration (including parche in the park at oakland's lot 2270 on july 19) july 17-20

mosswood meltdown july 19 (aburaya and faction are sponsors)

trumer summerfest july 19

beer city alameda july 19

jelly's place benefit at the backyard july 20

summer of seasonality prix-fixe (stone fruit) at mama oakland july 30-august 13

august 2025

taste of jack london august 2

lion dance cafe and good to eat dumplings chef collab dinner august 10

summer of seasonality prix-fixe (tomatoes) at mama oakland august 14-september 3

september 2025

solano stroll september 14

octoberfest at the lake chalet september 21