$50 Gift Certificate from La Bedaine

Providing hospitality by offering complete homemade meals for you to take home and reheat.
We also have a daily selection of sandwiches, pastries, sweet and savory tarts, and charcuterie.

Growing up in Paris, France, Alain started his passion for food by learning how to bake at an early age. He began his apprenticeship at Jean Ferrandi School and La Coupole in Paris. After working in several restaurants, he returned to Jean Ferrandi to obtain a degree from L'Ecole Supérieure de Cuisine Française. He worked at Restaurant Lameloise in Chagny, and was the sous chef at Restaurant Morot-Gaudry in Paris.

Alain moved to the United States in 1991, and was the sous chef at The Sherman House in San Francisco. He opened his own restaurant, Le Charm French bistro, in late 1994. With Alain as the executive chef, Le Charm appeared on the San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Restaurant list for four years in a row. After 14 years at Le Charm, Alain sold his share of the restaurant in 2008.

In late 2009, Alain opened La Bedaine with the concept to provide hospitality to working families, by offering a complete french meal ready to be finished at home in fifteen minutes or less.

Value: $50

Starting Bid $ 25

For more information about La Bedaine :http://www.labedaine.com/index.html

Alma Acupuncture Gift Certificate

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a practice that is more than 3,000 years old.  TCM works to strengthen one’s vital energy so that the body can heal itself.  It is remarkably effective in relieving chronic pain and symptoms of illness as well as discomforts associated with our fast-paced, modern lifestyles such as stress, fatigue and insomnia.  It is especially appealing to many, as it does not have the side effects associated with Western medications. 

The recipient of this giftcertificate is entitled to one acupuncture treatment of two shonishin pediatric treatments. Both of these include an initial diagnostic consultation and treatment.

Value: $100

Starting bid: $50

Visit www.almaacupuncture.com for more information

$50 Gift Certificate for Gather

$50 Gift Certificate to Gather.  Gather is a place to experience Northern California food, West Coast wines, and innovative organic cocktails. Our daily-changing menus range from braised meats and whole-roasted fish to brick-oven pizzas and composed vegetable dishes. Our food is inspired by the local farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers.

Value: $50
Starting bid: $25

For more information:http://www.gatherrestaurant.com

A $25 Gift Certificate from La Note Restaurant Provencal

La Note is an authentic Provençal restaurant in the heart of downtown Berkeley. Traditional breakfast and lunch bistro fare are combined with rustic Provençal dinners in a warm and charming atmosphere.

Value $25
Starting bid: $10

For more information: www.lanoterestaurant.com