This Oakland cocktail bar pays tribute to Hong Kong cinema with its stunning neon lights and sculptures. Their cocktails, snacks, and desserts are works of art, too. In the pandemic era, they pivoted to an online marketplace, which offers takeout items like batched cocktails for one or two people, hojicha shortbread, black sesame banana cookies, and frozen buns you steam at home.

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“This Oakland cocktail bar pays tribute to Hong Kong cinema with its stunning neon lights and sculptures. Their cocktails, snacks, and desserts are works of art, too. In the pandemic era, they pivoted to an online marketplace, which offers takeout items like batched cocktails for one or two people and frozen buns you steam at home. Focus on the cookie offerings, which frequently change. On my recent visit, I got the sesame brittle peanut butter cookies which tasted like an airier, creamier version of a Nutter Butter. They’ve changed the menu up since then, and are currently offering a one-year anniversary six-piece macaron set, with flavors like almond and milk tea, that looks just as good.”

- Lani Conway, Senior Editor

The Asian-American cocktail bar in Oakland is celebrating the year of the Ox with a few special cakes: yuzu black sesame, almond hojicha, salted egg yolk, and one inspired by Lucky Candy. Cake orders must be placed a week in advance here (pick up only).

On Broadway in Oakland, this cocktail bar pays tribute to Hong Kong cinema with neon lights and sculptures. Snack on garlic milk bread with chili oil and chives or opt for something sweeter like mango mousse with one of their batched cocktails to-go

Movie Pairing: The Guest (Netflix)

“In the horror-comedy The Guest, Dan Stevens is a sociopathic soldier on a murder streak. You will love the synth soundtrack, and you will wonder what happened to Matthew Crawley from Downton Abbey. If you’re like me, it might also make you think about, Viridian in Oakland, a neon-tinged bar I cannot wait to get back to after this is all over. They’re currently serving bottled cocktails for two ($20), wine, and a variety of snacks and desserts, like yuzu osmanthus cake.”

- LC

The Uptown Oakland bar has been converted into a store that sells premade cocktails for two or twelve. Call or text 510-393-9333 to place your order for pick-up or curbside service. Check their Instagram for the latest updates.

Uptown Oakland bar offering bottled cocktails for two or twelve from their converted “store.” Call or text 510-393- 9333 to place your order for in-store or curbside pick-up. Check their Instagram for latest updates.

Uptown Oakland bar offering bottled cocktails for two or twelve from their converted “store.” Call or text 510-393- 9333 to place your order for in-store or curbside pick-up. Check their Instagram for latest updates.