Sips of Spring

Berkeley’s dining scene is known for its creativity, community spirit, and deep connection to local makers—and during Berkeley Restaurant Week, that connection is on full display.

The "Sips of Spring" initiative invites diners to experience Berkeley in a uniquely local way: pair your meal with a favorite bottle from an urban winery or sake producer just down the street. Whether you’re a longtime enthusiast or discovering Berkeley-made wines and sake for the first time, it’s an opportunity to explore bold flavors, support local artisans, and enjoy your dining experience with an added personal touch.

Bring a bottle, gather around the table, and toast to the craftsmanship and community that make Berkeley’s food and drink scene truly one of a kind.

How it Works:

• Pick your bottle
  • Choose your favorite Berkeley-made wine or sake from one of these local producers: Donkey & Goat, Tessier, Hammerling Wines, Broc Cellars, Covenant Wines, NORIA, or Takara Sake.

• Look for the label
  • Bottles purchased directly from these wineries or Takara Sake will feature a “Made in Berkeley” sticker, making it easy to identify eligible selections.

• Shopping local? You’re covered.
  • Picking up your bottle from Berkeley Bowl or another local retailer? No worries—participating restaurants will have a list of approved winery names and logos to help confirm your selection qualifies.

• Bring it to dinner
  • Take your bottle to any participating Berkeley Restaurant Week location offering this promotion and enjoy waived or complimentary corkage.

It’s a simple way to elevate your dining experience while celebrating the incredible winemakers and sake producers that call Berkeley home.