Starting Tuesday January 15th (yep, that’s today!), you can score some dining deals with DINE ABOUT TOWN, which continues until Thursday January 31st. You can get either prix-fixe lunch of two- or three-courses for $18.95, or a three-course dinner for $36.95. There are more than 100 restaurants participating, including lots of great downtown options for you FiDi power lunchers. You can check out spots like Spruce, One Market, and EPIC Roasthouse, to name just a few. Each restaurant has different hours, and some are serving only lunch or only dinner, so be sure to check out the details here, and don’t forget to contact the restaurants directly for reservations.
Currently on now is the first BERKELEY RESTAURANT WEEK, running through January 20th with special $30 prix-fixe dinner menus and value-added offers at 20 Berkeley restaurants. Restaurants include Ajanta, Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen, Café Rouge, Comal, FIVE at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Gather, Revival Bar & Kitchen, and more.
Also just around the corner is OAKLAND RESTAURANT WEEK, which is coming January 18th-27th. This is a truly awesome reason to cross the bay. A bunch of Oakland restaurants, including the likes of Miss Ollie’s, Camino, B-Side BBQ, and Flora will be offering prix-fixe menus of $20, $30, or $40. The menus will be available at lunch and dinner, depending on the restaurant—check here for details, and be sure to contact the restaurants individually for reservations.
In addition to having the opportunity to check out some East Bay stars, you can also head to the Food & Beverage History Panel event on Friday January 18th from 3pm-5pm, which kicks off the week. Richard Walker of UC Berkeley will be offering a presentation, while leaders in the East Bay food scene will be on hand to talk about the rich local culinary history. Reservations to the event can be made by email.
Event Info
Tuesday Jan 15, 2013 – Thursday Jan 31, 2013 varies by location
