Specials

May 25, 2013

Weekend Specials-Open Monday Memorial Day at 11 AM-8 PM

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings $11.50/#

Buttermilk Fried Chicken  $12.50/#  (Saturday and Sunday only)

Brentwood Corn Salad $9.99/#

Steak Frites  $18.00   (after 4:00 PM)

Creekstone Farms Flank Steak with Homemade French Fries and Spicy Remoulade

May 13, 2013

Taste of Derby 2013

Taste of Derby 2013

We're just back from The Kentucky Derby where we represented Golden Gate Fields at Taste of Derby in Louisville on May 2nd.  The event benefits Dare to Care Food Banks.  More details at http://www.kentuckyderby.com/tasteofderby

Apr 26, 2013

NOTICE: We Will Be Closed on Monday May 6th Until 4 PM

Summer Kitchen will be closed until 4 PM on Monday May 6th for a special event.  We will open at 4 PM serving our entire menu as usual.  We will however have a limited selection of baked goods.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  

Jan 29, 2013

Thanks for your support! Ready for New Orleans!

We're off to New Orleans for the Taste of the NFL.  Thanks to everyone who supported our Road to the Superbowl tailgate event last weekend.  Through your efforts we were able to raise $1,500 for the Taste of the NFL. Donations from this event helps support food banks and hunger related issues nationwide.  A portion of the net proceeds will return to our community in support of the Alameda County Community Food Bank.  Please visit Taste of the NFL to donate or learn more.  Go NINERS!

Jan 15, 2013

Road to the Super Bowl!  Tailgate Weekend January 19th & 20th

Road to the Super Bowl! Tailgate Weekend January 19th & 20th

Road to the Super Bowl!
Tailgate Weekend January 19th & 20th


Join Summer Kitchen Saturday and Sunday January 19th & 20th as we prepare for our trip to the Super Bowl to represent the Oakland Raiders at the Taste of the NFL. We are featuring our tailgate favorites in support of Second Harvest Food Bank. Summer Kitchen will donate proceeds from this menu and match all additional donations for the Taste of the NFL as we celebrate the road to the Superbowl. To learn more about the Taste of the NFL please visit www.tasteofthenfl.com


Tailgate Menu
Summer Kitchen Gameday Chili
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Guacamole
Hummus
Caramel Corn

Dec 3, 2012

Summer Kitchen to represent The Oakland Raiders at the Taste of the NFL-New Orleans February 2, 2013

Summer Kitchen to represent The Oakland Raiders at the Taste of the NFL-New Orleans February 2, 2013

Summer Kitchen has been selected to represent the Oakland Raiders at the 22nd annual Taste of the NFL.  This Super Bowl event brings together chefs and former NFL greats, representing every NFL team, for an all- star evening of amazing food, wine and music.  This "party with a purpose" tackles the challenge of hunger relief in America by raising awareness and money for local programs.  Much of the proceeds from the event return back to our local community including the Alameda County Community Food Bank.

Please join us on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans.  To learn more about the event or to make a donnation please visit Taste of the NFL

Charlene & Paul

Nov 21, 2012

We are closed Thursday November 22nd for Thanksgiving.

We open at 10 AM on Friday November 23rd.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 6, 2012

Thanksgiving Pies and Sides-Call (510) 981-0538

 

Thanksgiving Pies and Sides

 

Let Summer Kitchen fill your Thanksgiving menu with delicious, ready to eat side dishes and handmade holiday pies.

Place your orders by Monday November 19th

and we will have your order ready on

Wednesday November 21st after 2:00 PM.

 

All orders must be pre-paid

All of our pies and sides are sold in ready-to-serve glass pie or casserole dishes making for an elegant table presentation.

 

Handmade Pies $32 (9- inch pies serve 8-10 people)

Holiday Pumpkin Pie

Valrohna Chocolate Pecan Pie

Sierra Beauty Apple Pie

 

Cakes $24      (Serves 8-10 people)

9” Ginger Cake with Lemon Glaze

Pumpkin Loaf Cake with Cinnamon Frosting

 

Sides Dishes $28       (Serves 8-10 people)

Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage, Arugula, Pepitas, and Maple Vinaigrette

 

Braised Star Route Farms Lacinato Kale with, Onions, Garlic and Chili

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans

 

Braised Carrots with Lemon and Thyme

 

Acme Organic Sourdough Sausage Stuffing with Apples and Currants

 

 

 

Turkey Gravy ($12 per quart)

 

Mashed Potatoes ($10/quart)

 

Cranberry Dressing ($10/pint)

 

TO ORDER CALL (510) 981-0538

Oct 11, 2012

Summer Kitchen Cooks for President Obama!

We were honored to be included in the Chefs for Obama fundraiser on Monday October 8th at the Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco.  Click here for the menu and highlights of the evening.

Oct 9, 2012

Pizza Special October 9th

Roasted Chanterelle Mushroom and Leek with Truffle Tartufata, Taleggio and Herbs  $16.99

Oct 4, 2012

Dinner Special Thursday October 4th $17

Pancetta Wrapped Becker Lane Organic Pork Shoulder, with Anson Mills Polenta, Pickled Onions, Horseradish-Mustard Crema, Market Vegetables

Sep 21, 2012

Friday Night Dinner Special

Ragu alla Bolognese  $14.50

Baia Organic Durum Wheat Casarecce with Hearst Ranch beef, La Quercia prosciutto, apple-smoked bacon, red wine, herbs and shaved Grana-Padano cheese

Sep 1, 2012

A Moveable Feast in the Elmwood

Join us on Sunday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m. for a special book signing event with author Cheryl Sternman Rule, photographer Paulette Phlipot and their new cookbook Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables. We'll begin at here at Summer Kitchen for a tasting menu of small plates inspired by the book. Then we'll move to Mrs. Dalloway's where Cheryl and Paulette will give a special talk and sign books. The event will close with a photography exhibit and wine reception at Collector.

The cost is $35 per person / $55 per couple and includes a signed copy of the cookbook, tastings, the talk, photography exhibit and wine reception. Tickets are availble at Mrs. Dalloway's or by calling 510.704.8222. Space is limited, reserve your spot soon.

Jun 13, 2012

GONE FISHING!-Summer Kitchen Closing for Construction July 2nd to July 4th

We're excited to be in the final phase of our long awaited expansion project at Summer Kitchen.  In order to complete our project we will be closed from Monday July 2nd through Wednesday July 4th.  We will open at 10 am on Thursday July 5th.  We look forward to reopening with a new customer restroom, expanded seating and the additon of beer and wine later this summer!  Thanks for your support!

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

May 22, 2012

See Summer Kitchen in the June Issue of Diablo Magazine! 50 Things You Should Do this Summer!!!

Check us out we are Number 33!! Thanks for including us Diablo Magazine!

Come in and get a pulled pork sandwich while they last. The Corn Salad is flying out the door too! (The Panzanella is coming soon but we are still waiting for those amazing tomatoes from J&K Smith Farms!) Stay tuned....

We want to do just about everything on the list but we are heading out to #42 as soon as possible, which is our good friend Tanya Hollands B-SIDE BBQ in Oakland. What is Summer without Bar-B-Que! See you soon..

May 5, 2012

New May Menu!

Our new may menu is up! Click on the menu button or download a printable version.

Mar 16, 2012

Book Signing Party for Tasha DeSerio's New Book- Salad For Dinner! 4-6 Sunday March 18

Tasha will be here signing her new book, Salad For Dinner! She will prepare some of her delicious salads and Vintage Berkeley will be here tasting some great wines. It's garnered high praise from Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Michael Pollan and Alice Waters and its only been on the bookstore shelves for a week! This book is packed with great recipes for Spring and Summer Meals. It would also make a great gift-especially for Mom! (Mother's Day is around the corner.......Mom I hope your not reading this!) Books will be available for purchase here at Summer Kitchen for $19.95 each. Contact me at summerkitchenbakeshop@gmail.com if you would like to reserve multiples (Thank You to everyone who have already reserved their books) Look forward to seeing you at the party!!! Charlene

Feb 10, 2012

Help us Spread the Love for Children's Hospital Oakland!!

No you haven't missed it!!!! Come by this Saturday Feb.11 10am-12:30pm for a great Valentines inspired event! Help us spread the love for Children's Hospital Oakland.Don't forget to  Pick up some sweets for your sweetie! There will be raffle prizes for young and old alike. Like a $50 gift certificate to Lululemon, tasting for 10 at Vintage Berkeley. A mix and match CANDY BAR ~Oh and did I mention we are making jam filled donuts. OH YEAH!

See you at the store! 10am-12:30 pm Saturday

Jan 27, 2012

Special Tonight!

Braised Creekstone Shortribs with Roasted Winter Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes and Horseradish

$18