In addition to extreme health challenges, the COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on our local businesses, arts organizations and not for profits. Luckily, there are many ways we can continue to support our local economy.

• Purchase a gift card from your favorite restaurant, store or service provider, to use later for yourself, or to give to a friend.
• Buy tickets to future performances and make donations to your favorite arts organizations and not for profits;
• Order food for pick-up or have food delivered to your home—many establishments have special menus. You can even get wine and cocktails delivered!

Here is a list of restaurants in District 5—and throughout Berkeley—that are still making delicious meals that can be picked up curbside or delivered to your home: 

D5 Restaurants: 
Gioia Pizzeria, 510.528.4692, https://www.gioiapizzeria.com/berkeley
Saul’s Deli (gift cards only), 510.848.DELI, http://www.saulsdeli.com/
Gregoire Restaurant, 510.883.1893, https://www.gregoirerestaurant.com/
Rivoli, 510.526.2542, https://www.rivolirestaurant.com/
Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers, 510.526.8185, https://www.barneyshamburgers.com/
Himalayan Tandoori and Curry House, 510.526.4915, http://himalayanhouseberkeley.us/
Akemi Japanese, 510.524.1286, https://www.akemijapanese.com/
Sweet Basil Thai, 510.527.8611, https://bit.ly/33VhXGJ
Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, 510.525.5950, https://zacharys.com/ 
The Local Butcher Shop, 510.845.6328, https://thelocalbutchershop.com
Jot Mahal, 510.848.9664, https://www.jotmahalberkeley.com/

Greater Berkeley Area: 
Agrodolce Osteria, 510.848.8748, https://www.agrodolceberkeley.com/
Love at First Bite Bakery, 510.848.5727, https://www.loveatfirstbitebakery.com/
Poulet, 510.845.5932, https://www.pouletdeli.com/
Corso Ristorante, 510.704.8004, https://www.corsoberkeley.com/
La Note Restaurant, 510.843.1525, http://www.lanoterestaurant.com/
Bobby G's, 510.665.8866, https://bobbygspizzeria.com/
Cancun Sabor Mexicano, 510.549.0964, https://sabormexicano.com
Vintage Berkeley Wine Shop, 510.549.9501, https://www.vintageberkeley.com/
Silver Pizzeria, 510.705.1988, https://silverpizzeria.com
Market Hall Foods, 510.250.6004, https://markethallfoodson4th.com

Berkeleyside is also keeping an up to date list of local restaurants still in operation. 

— Sophie Hahn

Vice Mayor and District 5 Councilmember