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Latke Tent, Vegan Ice Cream Party, Breakfast with Father Christmas,

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You’ll find unique gifts and simultaneously support local businesses at Oakland’s “Holiday Shopping Mall-ternative.” Of course, hot cocoa, coffee, tea, wine and food will be available.  But, the biggest news is that Oakland’s own Linden Street Brewery is unveiling a brand new beer: Bleeding Heart Lager, in honor of East Bay Express.  There will be a kid’s zone, theatrical performances and a DJ to add to the festive atmosphere.

Jack London Market, 55 Harrison @ Water St.

Thurs and Fri 12/10 -11th, 5 – 10 pm

saulsdeli.com

Fried foods are traditionally eaten during Hanukkah in remembrance of the small bottle of oil that lasted for 8 days instead of the expected 1 day.  Who doesn’t like fried food? Saul’s is celebrating Hanukkah with a 3 day Latke Tent and a Beer Garden on Saturday and Sunday.  Latkes are $2.50 each or $27 a dozen.  They’re also selling apple sauce, sour cream and soufganiyot (doughnuts!).  The following menu will be served for Hanukkah dinners from December 11 – 18: Chicken Zata’ar, Lokshen and Brisket braised with tangerine, Salt and Pepper Spiced Fried Fish, Brisket Platter, Cauliflower and Lentil Stew with Iraqi Kitchri rice, fried onions and yogurt, Potato Latkes, Carrot and Parsley Latkes, Soufganyiot

1475 Shattuck, Berkeley
Thurs, 12/10, 12 – 7
Sat and Sun 12/11-12, 11-6

Cafe Gratitude is hosting a vegan ice cream party and book signing on Saturday with Ruby Roth, author and illustrator of “That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals: A Book about Vegans, Vegetarians and all Living Things.” If you want to learn how to make raw winter desserts, head back over on Sunday.  Chaya-Ryvka will teach you how to make basic brownies, candy cane brownies, warm apple pie with walnut crumble, maple pecan pie ice cream and raw frothy no-egg nog.

1730 Shattuck, Berkeley
Sat 12/12, 1 – 3pm

Sun 12/13, 8 – 11am
Do your kids want to meet Father Christmas?  Well they can chat with him over a buffet breakfast at Dunsmuir Estate this weekend.  In a separate event, adults can enjoy a pot of tea, scones, sweets and tea sandwiches during their traditional Holiday Tea ($25) on the weekends.

2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland

Sun 12/13, 10:30am

Adults $12 plus admission, Children $10 plus admission, Toddlers $5 plus admission

Christina Mitchell

Christina Mitchell

Christina is the founder of East Bay Dish. Her writing has also been featured in East Bay Express, Berkeleyside, Oakland Magazine and Edible East Bay.
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