Taste of North Berkeley

over 30+ delicious destinations!

Wednesday, May 13 from 5-8pm
Shattuck and Vine, Berkeley

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Stroll, sip, and taste your way through North Berkeley's world-renowned gourmet dining destination!

The North Shattuck Association invites you to come and feast on the delights our amazing local businesses have created for you. This culinary celebration will include sweet and savory foods, adult and non-alcohol beverages, and live entertainment as you hop from one location to the next.

Don't miss a chance to taste what's new while you revisit your favorites. Are you new to North Berkeley and its impressive culinary offerings? This is the perfect way to speed-date your way to meeting new favorite restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutique shops. This is a pamper-fest for your palette... bring a date or loved one to share the experience with!

We will also feature live music by Jazz Odyssey Ensemble and Mario Barragan Trio.

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Age 16+ TICKETS ARE $54.02 if purchased in advance or $60 at the event (if still available). only $27.52 for ages 15 and under! Check out the four-pack for $199.99.

Check-in will start at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street at 4pm on May 13th where you will collect your Taste of North Berkeley Passport and begin your adventure! ** NOTE: your pre-purchased ticket is exchanged for your food and beverage passport at the North Shattuck Association booth on the corner of Shattuck and Vine.

2026 Tastings Participants Include:

  • START: North Shattuck Association (Shattuck & Vine) hosting Fathers Brewing

  • ACCI Gallery

  • Agrodolce Osteria

  • Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers

  • Berkeley Food Network

  • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

  • Ceci Bowman Designs

  • Cha Thai Tea

  • Cha-Ya

  • Ecology Center: North Berkeley Farmers’ Market

  • Emilia Flowers

  • Gentle Hair Cuts @ Chic Salon

  • Grégoire Restaurant

  • Jot Mahal Palace of Indian Cuisine

  • Lo Coco’s

  • Looking Glass Photographic Outfitters

  • M. Lowe & Company hosting Donkey & Goat Winery

  • Roast & Toast Cafe

  • Saul's Restaurant & Delicatessen

  • Stay True Cycles hosting Headlands Brewing

  • Taste of the Himalayas

  • The Cheesboard Collective

  • The Grubb Co

  • The Local Butcher Shop

  • The Walnut Tavern

  • Tigerlily

  • Victory Point Cafe

  • and more!

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Ticket proceeds benefit the North Shattuck Association, a nonprofit, to help cover the costs of free community events throughout the year (Earth Day Clothing Swap; Summer Block Party; Halloween Trick or Treat, holiday music and crafting, etc). The fundraiser has been going for 15+ years. We thank you for your support!

 

"As a business owner of Roast & toast Cafe on North Shattuck, events like Taste of North Berkeley are huge for us. It brings the community out, introduces new customers to what we do, and reminds people why this neighborhood is such a special food destination. You can feel the energy everyone’s excited, collaborating, and we are proud to be part of it.” – Fadi Alhour, Owner of Roast and Toast Cafe

Jazz Odyssey Ensemble

About the Music

Jazz Odyssey Ensemble - Features Matt Clark on piano, Ollie Dudek on bass, and Bryan Bowman on drums. Established in 2008, the trio has played music together in the Bay Area for a combined 20 years. They specialize in styles of swing, jazz, Bossa Nova, Latin jazz, Blues, and more. Come out and groove! Check out their YouTube channel to see some clips of them performing.

Mario Barragan Trio - This Trio features Mario Barragan on congas, Fletcher Piper on guitar, and Levi Freedman on bass. These talented young musicians are recent graduates from Berkeley High who formed their own jazz trio, playing all over the East Bay. Come out and support the next generation of local musical talent!