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| Bagels & Bakeries | Kosher Wineries | Markets & Kosher Food | Catering | Restaurants |

Some of the following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.

Bagels & Bakeries

The following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.

All Bay Area / Multiple Locations

Have Your Cake*
Distinctive kosher pastries. Specializing in customized cakes and dessert buffets for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and other occasions. Dairy or parve. Under strict supervision of Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi.
(650) 873-8488

Irving's Premium Foods*
Providing quality kosher challot made with fresh eggs and without preservatives or artificial ingredients. Delivery service available.
(415) 683-3736
E-mail: orders@irvprem.com

East Bay

Grand Bakery*
Kosher challah, breads, sweets and savories. Cakes for all occasions. Custom large challahs. Vegetarian catering. Closed Mondays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays. Phone and fax orders accepted. Under supervision of the Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California.
3264 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 465-1110
Fax: (510) 465-1110

South Peninsula

Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels*
Kosher bagels, pastries, salads, foccacia pizza and classic Brooklyn pizza. Business and party catering. Under supervision of the Va’ad HaKashrus of Northern California.
477 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 329-0700
(650) 329-0799

Kosher Wineries

All Bay Area / Multiple Locations

Four Gates Vineyard and Winery
Four Gates is perhaps the smallest kosher winery in the country. Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc are grown on 3.5 acres. The grapes are certified organic by the CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers). Please call to set up an appointment to buy wines.
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 457-2673

East Bay

Hagafen Cellars*
Gold medal-winning Napa Valley varietal wines that are also kosher for Passover and the rest of the year. All wines mevushal, certified by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. Retail sales, tours and tasting in tasting room in the heart of the Napa Valley.
4160 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-0781
Toll free: (888) 424-2336
Fax: (707) 252-4562
E-mail: info@hagafen.com

Markets & Kosher Food

All Bay Area / Multiple Locations

Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California
Kosher certification agency for restaurants, bakeries, food production and catering. Serves entire Northern California area. For all rabbinical questions regarding kashrut, call Rabbi Levy Zirkind.
(510) 843-8223
(559) 351-2222
Fax: (510) 217-3596
E-mail: kosher@norcalkosher.org

East Bay

Oakland Kosher*
Fresh kosher meats and poultry, homemade challahs, bagels and daily Mediterranean, Far East and French foods. Israeli kosher foods and kosher wine. Now serving lunch and dinner on most days.
3419 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-0177
Fax: (510) 839-0170

Piedmont Grocery Company*
Meat, poultry, produce and wines from around the world.
4038 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 653-8181

North Bay

Mollie Stone's Markets*
100 Harbor Dr., Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-6900
Fax: (415) 331-5228

270 Bon Aire Shopping Center, Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 461-1164
Fax: (415) 461-4340

North Peninsula

49 West 42nd Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 372-2828
Fax: (650) 372-2839

1477 Chapin Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-9992
Fax: (650) 558-3989

San Francisco

Israel Kosher Meat, Poultry and Deli
5621 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-3064

Mollie Stone's Markets*
2435 California St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-4902
Fax: (415) 567-3215

Mollie Stone's*
Supermarket. Full line of kosher food products (including Cholov Yisroel products), grocery, dairy, frozen foods, wines and meat.
635 Portola Dr., San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 664-1609
Fax: (415) 664-7406

Tel Aviv Strictly Kosher Market*
Under new ownership. Glatt kosher meat, poultry and deli. Barbecued chickens, knishes, piroshkis. Kosher wines from around the world. Many products from Israel. Sit-down or to go. Under Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California. Free delivery.
2495 Irving St. (at 26th), San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-7588
Fax: (415) 661-8258
E-mail: telavivkosher@yahoo.com

South Peninsula

Mollie Stone's Markets*
22 Bayhill Shopping Center, San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 873-8075
Fax: (650) 871-6208

164 South California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 323-8361
Fax: (650) 323-2367

Catering

Some of the following offer kosher food. Please check with the caterer to be sure they meet kashrut requirements. Some of the following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.

All Bay Area / Multiple Locations

Avi-ously Delicious Catering*
Kosher and non-kosher catering and elegant desserts for every type of occasion and budget. Full-service catering, offering a diverse selection of cuisines and desserts from around the world.
(415) 892-7685
Fax: (415) 892-1406
E-mail: aviously@comcast.net

Chef Tanya Nunes*
Meat, dairy, or parve. Under rabbinical supervision of Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California.
Office: (650) 755-4488
E-mail: Tanya@cheftanya.com

Lois Moore Catering*
East bay locations, kosher and kosher-style cuisine. Whether it's for two or 250 people guests will enjoy with either traditional Jewish fare or cuisine from today's international food scene. Bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, birthdays, dinner parties and more.
(510) 205-5412
E-mail: lois@loiscooks.com

Regina's Cuisine LLC*
Catering services specializing in kosher, Ashkenazi, Sephardic and Californian cooking for family and corporate events, weddings, bar mitzvahs serving the entire Bay Area for events over 100 guests.
(408) 422-2759
E-mail: info@reginascuisine.com

Scott's Seafood Restaurant*
Specializing in kosher events. Bar/bat mitzvahs, wedding receptions and ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate functions. Complete floral services. Offsite catering available.
(510) 444-5969
(925) 934-0598

Seltzer Sisters*
Celebrating 24 years of traditional, personalized seltzer delivery service to the Bay Area. Offers unique non-alcoholic beverage catering/Italian soda/fountain service. Available for home/office/catered events.
(650) 369-4888
E-mail: seltzer1sister@sbcglobal.net

East Bay

a woman called Sam catering*
Trained in N.Y.; bringing fine kosher and kosher style catering to the East Bay. From the East Coast to Eastern Europe, San Francisco to the Middle East, menus are tailored to your special occasion.
2735 McMorrow Rd., San Pablo, CA 94806
Day (510) 685-6135
(510) 741-8493
E-mail: awomancalledSam@hotmail.com

Oakland Kosher Catering*
Kosher catering from the simplest to gourmet, large or small events, elegant to casual. Mediterranean, French, Far East food. Specializing in kosher meals in a box delivered to major hotels.
3419 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-0177
Fax: (510) 839-0170

North Peninsula

Manna*
Kosher, dairy, vegetarian and fish. Specializing in cuisines of the Mediterranean Basin: North Africa, Southern Europe and the Middle East, in addition to Eastern European favorites. Drop-off to full service available. A division of Milk & Honey Catering, LLC under the supervision of the Vaad Hakashrus.
1459 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 212-6455
Fax: (650) 212-6410

Milk & Honey Catering LLC*
Kosher, vegetarian, dairy and fish. Specializing in cuisines of the Mediterranean Basin: North Africa, Middle East and Southern Europe. Drop-off, set-up or full service available.
1459 Beach Park Blvd., Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 212-6455
Fax: (650) 212-6410

South Peninsula

Beteavon*
Full-service kosher catering.
P.O. Box 684, Los Altos, CA 94023
(650) 575-9778
E-mail: beteavon@comcast.net

California Kosher Catering*
Specializing in Sephardi as well as Ashkenazi cooking. Full-service catering, or take-out. Meat, dairy, parve catering for all your simchas. Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California supervision.
1030 Astoria Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 739-5949

Dina's Catering*
Kosher catering for all occasions up to 500 people. Offering menus for holiday event brunches, luncheons, dinners, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and birthdays.
504 Yosemite Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 827-1309
Fax: (650) 827-1706
E-mail: dinaskoshercatering@yahoo.com

Schumann's Four Seasons Catering & Kavod Glatt Catering*
Four Seasons: Kosher and non-kosher catering. Own kosher kitchen. Weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, luncheons, dinners and fundraising events. Kavod Glatt Catering: Glatt kosher catering for all occasions, specializing in weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and fundraising events.
2580C Wyandotte St., Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 968-9308
(650) 968-9320
Fax: (650) 968-0126
E-mail: aschumann@sbcglobal.net

Too Caterers*
Full-service kosher catering under strict Orthodox rabbinic supervision. Weddings, bar/bat mitzvah parties, conferences. Creative design for the health-conscious, blending tradition with innovation. Twice voted best kosher caterer in Bay Area.
918 Industrial Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 322-4189
Cellular: (415) 828-2421
Fax: (650) 322-1023
E-mail: wendykleckner@yahoo.com

Non-Kosher

All Bay Area / Multiple Locations

Arnon Oren, Inc.*
Catering for special events, private parties, bar/bat mitzvahs and weddings using fresh organic and local produce. Formerly of Chez Panisse.
(510) 847-6265
E-mail: arnon_oren@yahoo.com

East Bay

Good and Plenty Catering and Planning*
Serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1985. Personalized attention for all celebrations, including weddings, graduations, dinners, cocktail parties, commitments, and bar and bat mitzvahs. Vegetarian menus available.
2822 Russell St., Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 548-1694
E-mail: donna@goodandplentycatering.com

North Bay

Park Avenue Catering Co., Inc.*
Known for exquisite food, service, and attention to detail. Catering throughout San Francisco as well as the North, South and East Bay.
591 Mercantile Dr., Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 793-9645
Fax: (707) 793-9874

Red Robin Caterers*
Full-service catering. Special events, corporate functions, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, customized menus.
489 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0956

San Francisco

La Mediterranee*
Celebrating 29 years specializing in award-winning Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Full-service catering and delivery available for get-togethers of all kinds.
2210 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-2956
Fax: (415) 921-4061
E-mail: information@cafelamed.com

Restaurants

Some of the following offer kosher food. Please check with the restaurant to be sure it meets kashrut requirements. Some of the following listing are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.

East Bay

Lakeshore Café*
Join us for a meal on the patio. Serving a variety of foods, including eggs benedict, hamburgers, sandwiches and salads. American, Italian, seafood and vegetarian cuisine.
3257 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 832-4374

Oakland Grill*
Breakfast, gourmet sandwiches and salads, great atmosphere, attractive patio dining, brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please join us at Oakland Grill, our newest location. Catering available.
301 Franklin St., Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 835-1176

North Bay

The Spinnaker Restaurant*
The Spinnaker's dining room can accommodate groups up to 40 people. The private banquet room can hold up to 160 people seated and 200 standing.
100 Spinnaker Dr., Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-7062
Fax: (415) 332-7062

San Francisco

La Mediteranee*
Celebrating 29 years specializing in award-winning Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Full-service catering and delivery available for get-togethers of all kinds.
2210 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-2956
Fax: (415) 921-4061
E-mail: information@cafelamed.com

Tommy's Joynt*
Open since 1947, Tommy's features hand-carved meats, buffalo stew, over 100 beers from around the world and a full bar. Special rooms available for get-togethers and parties.
1101 Geary Blvd. (@ Van Ness), San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-4216
Fax: (415) 775-3322

East Bay

Holy Land Kosher Restaurant
Wide variety of ethnic exotic homemade dishes. Cholent/hamin on Sunday. Grilled fish. Glatt kosher. Catering for all occasions.
677 Rand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 272-0535

San Francisco

Sabra Grill Restaurant
Israeli Middle Eastern cuisine. Glatt kosher restaurant with a mashgiach temidi. Cooking is bishul Yisroel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take-out. Catering. Under supervision of Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California. Special food for Shabbat.
419 Grant Ave. (at Bush), San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 982-3656
Fax: (415) 982-3650
E-mail: sabragrill@aol.com

Shangri-La Vegetarian Restaurant*
Orthodox rabbinic supervision. Chinese vegetarian kosher.
2026 Irving St. (between 21st and 22nd), San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-2548
Fax: (415) 664-7802
E-mail: Wmsang88@aol.com

South Peninsula

The Kitchen Table Restaurant: Artisanal Kosher Cuisine*
Artisanal kosher cuisine-quality food that's skillfully crafted right in the back of the eatery. With briny pickles barreled onsite, high quality meats prepared in a smokehouse at our restaurant and a cornucopia of locally produced ingredients, the cuisine is an alchemy of Mediterranean, traditional kosher and slow-food fare. The restaurant was founded by local community members who shared a passion for food and saw an opportunity to provide the Bay Area with kosher food that was fresh, different and uniquely appealing to the diverse demographics of the region.
142 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 390-9388
E-mail: info@thekitchentablerestaurant.com

Note: listings with an asterisk (*) after the name are advertisers
in the print edition of Resource.

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