Spenger's Announces Backpack Drive to Help Underprivileged Youth At Spenger’s, Blueberries Mean $ for the American Heart Association
In the spirit of helping those in need during the upcoming “back to school” season, Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley has announced a month-long school backpack collection drive to be held during August, organized to provide backpacks for underprivileged children via The Berkeley Boosters/Police Activities League (PAL).
Throughout the August back to school Backpack Drive, Spenger’s will give away a $10.00 dining certificate in exchange for every new or good condition backpack dropped off at the restaurant. This gift certificate is good towards lunch or dinner at Spenger’s.
The Berkeley Boosters PAL program hosts after school recreational activities such as arts and crafts, camping, hiking, basketball, soccer, swimming, tutoring and youth leadership programs, plus summer camp, for the youth of Berkeley. For more information visit www.berkeleyboosters.org.
Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto has been one of the Bay Area’s best-known culinary destination points for over 110 years. Adding to the Spenger’s experience are the unique nautical paraphernalia and historic collectibles that are on display throughout the restaurant. Visit Spenger’s on the web at www.spengers.com. The restaurant is located at 1919 Fourth Street in Berkeley, California, and the telephone number is (510) 845-7771. July is National Blueberry Month and Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley is making the most of it by offering Blueberry Shortcake as their summer dessert special through August 31.
For every Blueberry Shortcake purchased, the restaurant will make a donation to the American Heart Association.
For only $4.95, guests can enjoy freshly baked shortcake with lemon essence filled with orange-marinated highbush blueberries and topped with whipped cream and crème fraiche.
Attached is a recipe for Blueberry Shortcake and an image of the finished, plated dessert.
Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto
1919 Fourth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-7771
www.spengers.com