May 25, 2013
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
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
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
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
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 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 open at 10 AM on Friday November 23rd. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 6, 2012
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
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
Roasted Chanterelle Mushroom and Leek with Truffle Tartufata, Taleggio and Herbs $16.99
Oct 4, 2012
Pancetta Wrapped Becker Lane Organic Pork Shoulder, with Anson Mills Polenta, Pickled Onions, Horseradish-Mustard Crema, Market Vegetables
Sep 21, 2012
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
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
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
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
Our new may menu is up! Click on the menu button or download a printable version.
Mar 16, 2012
Feb 10, 2012
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
Braised Creekstone Shortribs with Roasted Winter Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes and Horseradish
$18