Marcella’s Lasagneria in the Dogpatch serves excellent lasagnas with ultra-thin pasta, creamy béchamel, and tomato sauce.

Chica Oakland is a Mexican cafe serving rice bowls with carnitas, tacos, chilaquiles, and agua frescas.

Europa Plus is a specialty grocery store in the Richmond with lots of Russian goods and ingredients.

Royal Market is a great Russian specialty store and bakery in the Richmond.

Gourmand European Deli is a great spot in the Richmond to pick up everything from cured meats to pickles to chocolate.

If you just finished up a round of golf or just want to drink in the sun, drop by the Presidio Cafe.

Tacos Mi Rancho is a permanently parked taco truck near Lake Merritt in Oakland.

Lucky Three Seven is a Filipino spot serving adobo, lumpia, and wings. All dishes are made to-go, but you should absolutely stay awhile.

Vientian Cafe is a neighborhood Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese spot in Allendale.

Clove and Hoof is a butcher shop and restaurant that does big burgers, big fried chicken sandwiches, and big Philly cheesesteaks.

Casual, welcoming Geta is one of the most affordable sushi spots in Oakland.

Burma Superstar in Oakland’s Temescal makes flavorful Burmese dishes - and a life-changing tea leaf salad.

Aburaya in Downtown Oakland is a punk-inspired space serving excellent Japanese fried chicken.

Reem’s California is a casual Arab bakery in Fruitvale serving pastries, wraps, and an incredible shakshuka on weekends.

Cosecha in Old Oakland’s Swan Market makes excellent tacos on handmade tortillas.

The original Champa Garden in Oakland’s Ivy Hill serves exceptional Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese specialties.