Berkeley Restaurant Week is right around the corner

The Rare Barrel

Where will you be dining during Berkeley Restaurant Week?
Starting on Thursday, January 23rd through Friday, January 31st in the Tasting Room & Kitchen we'll be offering a $40 Prix Fixe Dinner Menu each day that we are open from 4PM to close. Chef Charis has thoughtfully curated a menu for the occasion that showcases her creativity and blending of styles. 
So what's on the menu for #BRW20?
Appetizer
“Cream” of Mushroom Soup
pickled hon shimeji, fried hazelnuts, hazelnut oil, fermented mushroom powder, sunchoke
Main
Mushroom Tinga
corn grits, roasted yams, shaved carrot & pineapple salad, pickled chayote, cashew-lime crema, roasted shallot chile oil
OR
Braised Pork Belly
farro verde, dashi poached turnips, citrus, chicories with sesame-miso dressing, chestnut cream
Dessert
Chocolate Almond Torte
roasted date caramel, pomegranate, whipped creme fraiche