Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Cosecha
907 Washington StBest gourmet tacos from Chez Panisse graduate chef and owner
Best farmers market, meets Saturday 9am-2pm
197 persone del luogo consigliano
Mercato degli agricoltori di Grand Lake
746 Grand AveBest farmers market, meets Saturday 9am-2pm
Stag's Lunchette
362 17th StreetGreat breakfast, coffee, lunch
Blue Bottle Coffee
300 Webster StMust have
modern coffee
411 13th StGreat cup of coffee
The Bodega at Duende
468 19th StNice espressos and baked goods
Duende
468 19th StAmazing Catalan/Northern Spanish restaurant
Fresh & Best II
1428 Alice StSuper convenient cafe with Vietnamese sandwiches and awesome fresh fruit smoothies
Free wifi, sandwiches, coffee. Great place to work
35 persone del luogo consigliano
Awaken Cafe & Roasting
1429 BroadwayFree wifi, sandwiches, coffee. Great place to work
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th StOne of my favorite Chinatown restaurants
A must try. Ex Chez Panisse head chef's farm to table restaurant. Californian cuisine.
45 persone del luogo consigliano
Camino
3917 Grand AveA must try. Ex Chez Panisse head chef's farm to table restaurant. Californian cuisine.
Good News Cafe
155 17th StClose by and convenient.
Arts & Culture
Fox Theater
1807 Telegraph AveGreat concert venue
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveArt Deco classic movie theater
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo AveConcert venue and dance parties
Drinks & Nightlife
Lost & Found Beer Garden
2040 Telegraph AvenueOutdoor beer garden
Flora
1900 Telegraph AveHigh end, delicious Californian cuisine
Go for the cocktails, stay for their grilled cheese sandwiches
44 persone del luogo consigliano
Dogwood
1644 Telegraph AveGo for the cocktails, stay for their grilled cheese sandwiches
The Trappist
460 8th StHundreds of micro brews and imported Belgian beers
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlOrganic foodstuff, gourmet
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveGreat supermarket