Oakland

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Friends and Family is a sexy bar that’s perfect for date night in Uptown Oakland.

Julia ChenFebruary 3, 2023

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Viridian is an Asian American-inspired cocktail bar in Uptown Oakland with excellent desserts.

Julia ChenFebruary 2, 2023

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Calabash in Oakland is an all-day spot serving feel-good Afro-Caribbean and Iranian dishes and cocktails in a plant-heavy spot.

Lani ConwayJanuary 12, 2023

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Yonsei Handrolls in Downtown Oakland is serving solid temaki in a casual setting.

Lani ConwayJanuary 12, 2023

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Cafe Colucci is a casual Ethiopian restaurant in North Oakland that doubles as a spice shop.

Lani ConwayNovember 4, 2022

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This Uptown Oakland spot is churning out fantastic Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches.

Julia ChenJune 2, 2022

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Hi Felicia is a fine dining restaurant in Uptown Oakland that’s the opposite of pretentious, with a warm energy that feels just like a dinner party.

Julia ChenMay 19, 2022

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Pomet is a literal farm-to-table restaurant in Oakland, from the people behind K&J Orchards.

Julia ChenApril 7, 2022

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Joodooboo is a Korean deli in North Oakland serving banchan packs and house-made tofu.

Lani ConwayFebruary 10, 2022

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Pizza is the main draw at Boot & Shoe Service, but it's also a great overall eating experience.

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Head to Dyafa in Oakland for Middle Eastern food and great cocktails. Order a lot of pita and small plates.

Written byWill Kamensky

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Shakewell is a Mediterranean spot in Oakland with good small plates.

Peter-Astrid KaneJune 11, 2021

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Gay4U is a roving brunch spot in Oakland with lots of vegan options.

Peter-Astrid KaneJune 11, 2021

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Temescal Brewing is one of the nicest places to drink beer outdoors in Oakland.

Peter-Astrid KaneJune 11, 2021

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Pyeong Chang Tofu House is a Korean spot in Temescal with truly excellent soondubu.

Noah ChoMay 3, 2021

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The 26 best places to grab food before or after you head to the lake.

Julia Chen & Lani ConwayApril 9, 2021

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Fowl + Fare is a great fried chicken-focused pop-up in Oakland.

Julia ChenJanuary 13, 2021

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The Trinidadian restaurant on High Street in Oakland makes amazing roti, pholourie, jerk chicken, and homemade fruit smoothies and juices.

Lani ConwayDecember 18, 2020

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Bicycle Pies is an at-home pop-up serving excellent sweet and savory hand pies.

Julia ChenDecember 18, 2020

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Shawarmaji is an excellent Jordan-style shawarma spot in Uptown Oakland.

Julia ChenDecember 18, 2020