My new favorite place ever. Amazing wine selection (a great mix of local, French, and farther flung places such as the Republic of Georgia, Slovakia, etc.) Owned by a husband and wife duo, both master somms with impeccable taste. Highly recommend
One of the best sources of wine around, obviously. Kermit Lynch's shop is a must visit
Succulent scallop crudo! California take on Indian inspired food from a former Ramen Shop and Nojo chef
Another bar from the Future Bars crew. Located in a historic music building, complete with a record listening room with cocktail service. Reservations available upstairs with tableside service. Enjoy choosing your cocktail or spirit from a tome of choices
Incredible izakaya with a focus on chicken. The grilled squid here is one of the best I've had.
Gorgeous cakes!
Best NY/NJ pies in the Bay Area
Want to go.
Cask's new East Bay outpost occupying the former longstanding liquor store on College and Alcatraz. They told me that they're putting in a tasting bar.
All kinds of Indian provisions.
New neighborhood bar in Uptown. Spacious interior, complete with Skee Ball in the mezzanine area.
Behind this door lies a secret espresso machine, the BEST ESPRESSO IN THE BAY! There I said it.
Want to go.
A live-roast cafe which allows the customer to tailor their own roast.
Dr. Lau is an incredible herbalist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. Herbs worked wonders for seasonal allergies. Go-he's a legend.
An Oakland favorite.
Excellent chocolate shop with Latin inspired ingredients.
Beautiful new ramen shop opened by Chez Panisse alums. Using locally farmed animals and vegetables. Be prepared for a long wait, but it's worth it.
Recommended.
Inexpensive sushi in a lively setting. Fun caricatures on the walls.
Highly recommended.
Four Barrel coffee, good salads, sandwiches, and pastries. Live music on the weekends.
Artisan perfume and flavor essences used by chefs such as Daniel Patterson
Yoga studio and teacher training.
Highly recommended.
Amazing sweets in a beautiful space. Ample gluten-free and savory options as well.
Great take on a deli, with local and seasonal ingredients. Delicious brunch menu. Recommend the pork belly hash and breakfast sando on Acme bread.
Been around forever. Love the young coconut ice cream on a warm, freshly made waffle cone.
Excellent pho ga! My favorite pho restaurant in Oakland.
Recommended.
Baking supply store
Beautiful art deco theater
Meant to have an extensive selection of rums. Believe it's owned by the same people of Smuggler's Cove in SF, but don't quote me on that.
Recommended.
Recommended.
New Montréal style bagel shop. Open Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 8:00am-3:00pm.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Delicious Afghan food. Open daily from 11am-10pm.
Recommended.
Wine/whiskey bar. Small plates and pizza.
Recommended.
Want to go.
Highly recommended.
Recommended.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Great photographer! Specializes in headshots and events.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Vegetable juice and chai bar with free WiFi. Open 8:00am-6:00pm, closed Sundays.
Excellent pasta. Nice family run place. The casunzei are amazing!
Recommended.
Great vintage and gift shop.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Very charming neighborhood restaurant. Excellent mussels in Pernod and garlic butter, one dollar oysters all day, and an excellent chocolate souffle.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Good Salvadorian food. Love their papusas.
I fell in love with John Porter. Best massage ever. Specializes in deep tissue and sports massages. No frills, just two strong hands.
Solid Berkeley breakfast place with good eggs benedict and comfort food.
Best milk tea around. Extensive selection and additions.
Jewelry and art/design shop part of the Popuphood incubator. Great for gifts. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-7:00pm, and Sunday11:30am-5pm
Want to go.
Highly recommended.
Want to go.
Awesome Korean fried chicken, plentiful pitchers of beer and soju. Stays open late.
Great bar and house cocktails. Mediterranean small plates in an intimate and romantic atmosphere.
All vegetarian Japanese cuisine. Cash only.
Tea shop that sells bulk Chinese teas. Great selection.
Fantastic cevicheria. Outdoor seating, byob, cash only.
Highly recommended.
Really simple and delicious food. Counter seating with a few tables.
Amazing non-profit working with developmentally disabled and art therapy. Great gallery and event space.
Restaurant and bar in a converted warehouse. Trying a little too hard to be cool, but nevertheless is a great Oakland hangout with good food and drinks.
Great used bookstore. Packed from floor to ceiling with books. Small selection of new books.
Volunteer run arts space.
Nice cocktail bar downtown. Very small
Highly recommended.
Want to go.
Lots of stews. Kimchi soft tofu is the specialty. Great for a cold.
Specializes in porridges. The abalone and chicken congee is really nice.
Excellent magazine shop
Surprisingly good sushi for the low price. Very small, always a wait.
Italian wine bar with great food and intimate atmosphere. Like nothing else in the neighborhood.
Casual sandwich shop owned by Wood Tavern proprietors. Most sandwiches served on La Farine baguettes.
Best bar for live music and greyhounds
Recommended.
Recommended.
Highly recommended.
Recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
