Berkeley Bites
Food on Film
Sweet Treats
Cooking Techniques
World Cuisine
100
A late-night Durant staple, this UC Berkeley favorite serves massive portions of pasta, pizza, and garlic bread
What is Gypsy's?
100
In "Despicable Me," the minions are obsessed with these yellow fruits, often seen fighting over them
What are bananas?
100
Founded in Berkeley in 1977, this iconic frozen treat shop is known for its rotating flavor menu
What is Yogurt Park?
100
This method of cooking involves submerging food in hot oil, often resulting in a crispy texture
What is frying?
100
This Middle Eastern dish consists of chickpeas and tahini, often served as a dip
What is hummus?
200
An Asian Ghetto staple, this casual eatery serves Korean comfort food & cheesy corn dogs
What is Kimchi Garden?
200
In "Lady and the Tramp," the two dogs share a plate of this pasta dish
What is spaghetti?
200
This Italian dessert, meaning "pick me up," is made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, & mascarpone cheese
What is a tiramisu?
200
This process involves slowly cooking food in liquid at low temperatures, often used for tough cuts of meat
What is braising?
200
This famous Thai dish features stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu or shrimp, peanuts, and a tangy sauce made from tamarind
What is pad thai?
300
This popular French brunch café is known for its long weekend lines in Downtown Berkeley
What is La Note?
300
The "Harry Potter" series features this butterscotch-flavored drink
What is Butterbeer?
300
This appropriately named Berkeley bakery serves up ice cream and cookies until 3 am on weekends
What is Insomnia?
300
This cooking method involves cooking food in a small amount of oil over very high heat, often in a wok
What is stir-frying?
300
This popular Spanish dish is made with saffron rice, seafood, and vegetables
What is paella?
400
This newly opened Taiwanese boba shop was awarded the equivalent of 3 Michelin stars for its high-quality tea
What is Chi Cha San Chen?
400
In “The Simpsons Movie”, this yellow character obsessively eats pink doughnuts
Who is Homer Simpson?
400
This viral dessert trend combines chocolate, pistachio butter, & knafeh
What is Dubai chocolate?
400
This method involves slowly cooking food in liquid at a low temperature for an extended period, often used for soups
What is simmering?
400
This vibrant, herb-based sauce from Argentina is typically made with parsley, garlic, vinegar, and oil, and is often served with grilled meats
What is chimichurri?
500
Play with a pair of adopted kittens during a study break at this Northside Yemeni cafe
What is Delah Coffee House?
500
In “Ratatouille”, a colorful sequence plays behind Remy when he tries this food combination
What is a strawberry and cheese?
500
This dessert features layers of cake, ice cream, & whipped meringue
What is a Baked Alaska?
500
This technique involves briefly boiling vegetables and then quickly plunging them into ice water to preserve color, texture, and nutrients
What is blanching?
500
This Italian frozen dessert, known for its rich texture and intense flavors, is made with more milk and less air than traditional ice cream
What is gelato?