2015 CIAC CONFERENCE MENU
Thursday
3/26 8:00am– 9:30am
Coffee available until
10:00am
Chef’s
Selection of Breakfast Pastries
Assorted
CerealsSeasonal Sliced Fruit Display
Orange &Grapefruit Juices
Starbucks Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas
South of the Border Buffet
Thursday 3/26
12:30pm – 1:45pm
Tortilla Soup
Choice: Garden salad w/Assorted Dressings; Black Bean & Corn Salad
Choice: Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos; Pollo Fajitas; Carnitas (shredded pork) w/Red or Green Sauce
Mission Style Rice, Refried Beans
Taco Shells, Flour Tortillas
Shredded Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Olives, Diced Tomatoes, Onion,
Cilantro, Jalapenos, Sour Cream, Salsa & Guacamole
Flan, Tres Leches Cake
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Iced Tea and Iced Water
Reception: Thursday 3/26 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Complimentary Beer and Wine
Assorted Sodas/Mineral Waters, Water
Egg Rolls, Smoked Salmon Crostini, Pretzels
Goat Cheese &Sun-dried Tomato Tartlet
American Breakfast
Friday 3/27 7:30am – 8:30am
Coffee available until 9:30am
Chef’s Selection of Breakfast Pastries
Seasonal Sliced Fruit
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Chives
Crispy Bacon & Country Sausage Links
Breakfast Potatoes
Orange & Grapefruit Juices
Starbucks Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Teas
Executive Deli Buffet
Friday 3/27 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Chef’s Soup du Jour
Choice of: Caesar salad; Traditional Potato Salad
Oven Roasted Turkey, Black Forest Ham, Roast Top Round of Beef
Gourmet Pepper & Herb Salami, Grilled Garden Vegetables
Selection of Sliced Breads and Rolls
Red Leaf Lettuce, Shaved Onion, Pickles, Pepperoncini, Spanish Olives and Cherry Peppers
Mayonnaise, Dijon, Yellow and Whole Grain Mustards
Kettle Style Potato Chips
Signature Double Tree Cookies, Fudge Brownies
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea, Iced Tea and Iced Water
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Members with special dietary needs that cannot be accommodated by this menu should contact Cindy Bevc at cabevc@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-7649 by March 18.
THE BERKELEY MARINA AND FOURTH STREET DISTRICT - BREATHTAKING SIGHTS AND UNIQUE DELIGHTS
by Jane King and Deborah Roscoe
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| Mt. Tamalpais viewed from Berkeley |
Delicious dining, unparalleled shopping, awesome kite flying, sailing, hiking--these are all possibilities for entertainment near our hotel on the Berkeley Marina. The Marina itself boasts three restaurants in addition to the hotel's Bay Grille and Lounge. http://www.doubletreeberkeleymarina.com/dining/
Also, the nearby Fourth Street District (just across the street--though the "street" in question is I-80) is a treasure trove of interesting restaurants, specialty shops, many featuring one-of-a-kind goods, and local art. While the venues in the Marina are all pretty much walking distance, to get to the Fourth Street and outlying areas, the brave may want to try the over-the-freeway pedestrian bridge and the not-so-brave (comme moi) ask for a ride on the hotel's free shuttle. Others of you may choose to take the shuttle to Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto" for dining at the likes of world-famed Chez Panisse (hint: it is easier to reserve and costs less to eat in the upstairs Cafe http://www.chezpanisse.com/reservations/restaurant/). We hope to highlight a few of our favorite places (and don't forget Sheila Lau's recommendations in the Dec 1 blog post--see the archive menu at the bottom of the page.).
SKATES ON THE BAY
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OK, I admit I LOVE Skates, a Marina-side restaurant with a 180-degree view of the San Francisco Bay. If you're lucky, you can sit by a window right over the water and watch the seabirds swooping by, though every seat is pretty much a seat with a view. The bar is mellow, with fireplace when it's cold, and the restaurant features fresh seafood and other good stuff. Reservations recommended. Here's their website: http://skatesonthebay.com/ And here's Aurelia Long and I exiting Skates, replete from a satisfying lunch with Cindy Bevc (photographer) following the Region 3 meeting last fall (Hey! we were doing necessary, important research for this blog, OK?):
ALSO ON THE MARINA: HS LORDSHIP'S and HANA JAPAN STEAK AND SEAFOOD:
We haven't personally visited these, but they certainly look inviting, and you can read about them here: http://www.hslordships.com/home;
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32066-d2317868-Reviews-Hana_Japan_Steak_Seafood-Berkeley_California.html
Next Week's blog: More 4th St. District restaurants and some shops we love.
Also, the nearby Fourth Street District (just across the street--though the "street" in question is I-80) is a treasure trove of interesting restaurants, specialty shops, many featuring one-of-a-kind goods, and local art. While the venues in the Marina are all pretty much walking distance, to get to the Fourth Street and outlying areas, the brave may want to try the over-the-freeway pedestrian bridge and the not-so-brave (comme moi) ask for a ride on the hotel's free shuttle. Others of you may choose to take the shuttle to Berkeley's "Gourmet Ghetto" for dining at the likes of world-famed Chez Panisse (hint: it is easier to reserve and costs less to eat in the upstairs Cafe http://www.chezpanisse.com/reservations/restaurant/). We hope to highlight a few of our favorite places (and don't forget Sheila Lau's recommendations in the Dec 1 blog post--see the archive menu at the bottom of the page.).
PART I: RESTAURANTS AT THE MARINA:
SKATES ON THE BAY
OK, I admit I LOVE Skates, a Marina-side restaurant with a 180-degree view of the San Francisco Bay. If you're lucky, you can sit by a window right over the water and watch the seabirds swooping by, though every seat is pretty much a seat with a view. The bar is mellow, with fireplace when it's cold, and the restaurant features fresh seafood and other good stuff. Reservations recommended. Here's their website: http://skatesonthebay.com/ And here's Aurelia Long and I exiting Skates, replete from a satisfying lunch with Cindy Bevc (photographer) following the Region 3 meeting last fall (Hey! we were doing necessary, important research for this blog, OK?):ALSO ON THE MARINA: HS LORDSHIP'S and HANA JAPAN STEAK AND SEAFOOD:
We haven't personally visited these, but they certainly look inviting, and you can read about them here: http://www.hslordships.com/home;
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32066-d2317868-Reviews-Hana_Japan_Steak_Seafood-Berkeley_California.html
PART II: DINING IN THE FOURTH STREET DISTRICT
OLDIES BUT GOODIES:
OLDIES BUT GOODIES:
Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto:
Spenger's, though now run by McCormick and Schick's, is a venerable Bay Area institution, an old-fashioned wharf-type seafood place that has kept its charm. Famous for the clam chowder and, of course, Dungeness crab, Spenger's features a large, varied menu of seafood and steaks: http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/Locations/berkeley-california/FourthSt/menus.aspx
For those of us from the Bay Area, it's a walk down memory lane, and for everyone it promises a comfortable and inviting experience.
Another oldie but goodie is Brennan's, an old-fashioned bar and hofbrau (remember those?), where, I'm told, many a Berkeley undergrad first tasted Irish coffee. Brennan's is a good-time kind of place--big, friendly, noisy, fun. If you are a meat and potatoes type, or have brought your kids along, this place should make you very happy! http://www.brennansberkeley.com/
Finally, in this category we have Bette's Oceanview Diner and Bette's-to-Go, famous breakfast and lunch spots on 4th St. (and pretty much always crowded, so the "to-go" option is a good idea)--there are benches along 4th and we have frequently seen people munching a slice of Bette's pizza while people-watching. Someplace to think about dining before or after the conference, especially if the weather is nice. http://www.bettesdiner.com/Menus.aspx
Another oldie but goodie is Brennan's, an old-fashioned bar and hofbrau (remember those?), where, I'm told, many a Berkeley undergrad first tasted Irish coffee. Brennan's is a good-time kind of place--big, friendly, noisy, fun. If you are a meat and potatoes type, or have brought your kids along, this place should make you very happy! http://www.brennansberkeley.com/
Finally, in this category we have Bette's Oceanview Diner and Bette's-to-Go, famous breakfast and lunch spots on 4th St. (and pretty much always crowded, so the "to-go" option is a good idea)--there are benches along 4th and we have frequently seen people munching a slice of Bette's pizza while people-watching. Someplace to think about dining before or after the conference, especially if the weather is nice. http://www.bettesdiner.com/Menus.aspx
Also enjoy new links to some fun things to do and see in Berkeley (left of the page).
Next Week's blog: More 4th St. District restaurants and some shops we love.
