Best of Berkeley Gourmet Food Tour

Just a few miles east of San Francisco lies what many call the birthplace of California cuisine: Berkeley. On this 3-hour gourmet food tour, your expert guide will take you behind the scenes of the North Shattuck district, known locally as the Gourmet Ghetto. At several acclaimed local food spots - including the very first Peet's Coffee & Tea - enjoy tastings of gourmet cheeses, chocolates, gelato, pizza, sandwiches, wine and more. You'll chat with owners and chefs about the city's culinary history and culture, and discover their commitment to sustainability and local, organic food and farming.

Conveniently located near the BART train station, Berkeley - considered by many as the birthplace of California cuisine - is easily accessible from San Francisco. On your 3-hour food tour, you'll explore Berkeley's North Shattuck district, known locally as the Gourmet Ghetto. This neighborhood is home to long-established culinary icons including Chez Panisse and The Cheeseboard Collective, as well as emerging edible enterprises such as The Local Butcher Shop. Your expert guide has tons of background knowledge and experience in the Bay Area culinary world, so you'll enjoy informative and entertaining commentary about this East Bay city's renowned food history and culture as you visit local hotspots.

Indulge in homemade cupcakes at Love at First Bite Cupcakery & Bakery, beautiful gourmet chocolates at Alegio Chocolates, crispy potato puffs at Gregoire's and pizza at The Cheeseboard Pizzeria. Sip tea at Imperial Tea Court, munch on meaty sandwiches at The Local Butcher Shop, and slurp homemade soups at SOOP in Epicurious Garden. Wash your food tastings down with a wine tasting at Vintage and some coffee at the original Peet's Coffee & Tea, a West Coast coffee institution. You'll meet and chat with owners, chefs and purveyors about this food-focused neighborhood and the city's commitment to seasonal, organic, locally grown food and sustainable business practices. Your delicious gastronomic experience ends back at your original departure point.

Note: All food tastings are subject to change depending on availability

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