Guidebook for Oakland
Food Scene
Sister
3308 Grand AvePopular co-op serving pizza, pastries, coffee and homemade bread.
Great asian fusion restaurant a short walk to Lakeshore.
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Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore AveGreat asian fusion restaurant a short walk to Lakeshore.
Healthy Mediterranean restaurant with can't-be-beat Sat and Sun brunch for $9.
27 Einheimische empfehlen
Bacheesos
246 Grand AveHealthy Mediterranean restaurant with can't-be-beat Sat and Sun brunch for $9.
Quick sushi that travels around the sushi bar by boat. The kids' favorite restaurant.
Samurai Sushi Boat
3336 Grand AveQuick sushi that travels around the sushi bar by boat. The kids' favorite restaurant.
Camino means hearth in Italian. Former Chez Panisse chef started his own upscale restaurant nearby where everything is cooked on an open fire hearth. All seasonal and fresh. Delicious.
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Camino
3917 Grand AveCamino means hearth in Italian. Former Chez Panisse chef started his own upscale restaurant nearby where everything is cooked on an open fire hearth. All seasonal and fresh. Delicious.
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Aveinexpensive thin crust pizza, best to go.
Kwik Way Drive In
500 Lake Park Averecently remodeled drive through burger joint.
Everything Else
Walden Pond Books
3316 Grand AveGreat independently owned neighborhood bookstore.
Michael Mischer Chocolates
3352 Grand AveHandmade chocolatier and gelateria.
7-Eleven
1501 University Avegood for last minute items.
Arts & Culture
Art deco movie theater with an original wurlitzer organ concert before Fri and Sat night movies in the main theater.
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Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveArt deco movie theater with an original wurlitzer organ concert before Fri and Sat night movies in the main theater.
The inspiration for Walt Disney World, a great amusement park for kids under age 9, puppet theater.
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Children'S Fairyland
699 Bellevue AveThe inspiration for Walt Disney World, a great amusement park for kids under age 9, puppet theater.
Sightseeing
5k running/walking trail around, ducks, geese, occasional capoiera, concerts, etc.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard5k running/walking trail around, ducks, geese, occasional capoiera, concerts, etc.
Essentials
Very popular and successful year 'round farmer's market from 9a-2p every Saturday with fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, live music, jumpy houses, and crafts.
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Splash Pad Park
746 Grand AveVery popular and successful year 'round farmer's market from 9a-2p every Saturday with fruits, vegetables, prepared foods, live music, jumpy houses, and crafts.
Safeway
3747 Grand AveFull grocery store.
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveFull grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
230 Bay PlFull grocery store.