Gather in Berkeley

Wood-fired flatbreads

Thin, blistered crusts from the wood-burning oven, topped with rotating seasonal combinations that change monthly and showcase whatever produce is peaking

Seasonal roasted vegetables

The kitchen's clearest statement of purpose — whole or large-format vegetables from the wood oven, charred and deeply savory in ways that make the dish the table centerpiece, not a side

House-made pasta

Rotating fresh pasta preparations built around whatever the farm box brought in — sauced simply and precisely, without the over-embellishment that plagues California-Italian crossover menus

Seasonal grain or legume dish

A category Gather does unusually well — farro, lentils, or whatever ancient grain the kitchen is running with, treated as a main rather than filler, with texture contrast and acid balance that earns the dish its spot on the plate

House cocktails

California-spirit-forward drinks built around seasonal produce and house-made syrups — the bar program earns its own visit and pairs well with the vegetable-forward menu

Seasonal fish preparation

When available, the fish lands well — simply prepared and sourced locally, but the kitchen's confidence is clearly higher with vegetables, and the protein dishes can feel like an afterthought compared to what's coming off the wood fire