Guidebook for Oakland
Drinks & Nightlife
Mua Oakland
2442a Webster StGreat drinks, venue, people watchin'
I prefer this one as opposed to Park. They both have lotsa food, but this one has more parking ... and did you say Margarita ... a full Margarita bar ... and yes I said, "Patron"
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La Penca Azul
1440 Park StI prefer this one as opposed to Park. They both have lotsa food, but this one has more parking ... and did you say Margarita ... a full Margarita bar ... and yes I said, "Patron"
Food Scene
Great fried chicken and prawns, w/ soul food feel. Local favorite w/ great prices.
1 Seafood & Chicken Restaurant
4014 MacArthur BlvdGreat fried chicken and prawns, w/ soul food feel. Local favorite w/ great prices.
Creole style food w/ elegance. If you like it spicy, w/ nice ambiance. This is the place
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Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen
2261 Shattuck AveCreole style food w/ elegance. If you like it spicy, w/ nice ambiance. This is the place
Best chicken sandwiches in town, but be prepared for the loooong lines.
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Bakesale Betty
5098 Telegraph AveBest chicken sandwiches in town, but be prepared for the loooong lines.
How about brunch in a nice easy-going atmosphere. The locals love it and you're bound to someone you know.
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Blackberry Bistro
4240 Park BlvdHow about brunch in a nice easy-going atmosphere. The locals love it and you're bound to someone you know.
Great service, nice portions. Go for brunch and stay for lunch; get the patio seat and people watch while you're there.
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
4640 Telegraph AvenueGreat service, nice portions. Go for brunch and stay for lunch; get the patio seat and people watch while you're there.
Why not try something totally fresh n' tasty. Lots of variety on the menu ... try the shrimp tacos, and don't forget the Alfajores.
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Cactus Taqueria
5642 College AveWhy not try something totally fresh n' tasty. Lots of variety on the menu ... try the shrimp tacos, and don't forget the Alfajores.
When you want great prawns, and CATFISH ... don't miss this place. Get ready to see some of er'body, 'cause it's down the way, and across the tracks ;) ... but isn't that always where good food is?
Fish King
6447 International BlvdWhen you want great prawns, and CATFISH ... don't miss this place. Get ready to see some of er'body, 'cause it's down the way, and across the tracks ;) ... but isn't that always where good food is?
I'm thinking fluffy pancakes, great frittata's and GRITS!! ... nice local breakfast haunt. On weekends prepare for long lines, but hey ... the people waiting are always interesting and fun!
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Little House Cafe
1640 Park StreetI'm thinking fluffy pancakes, great frittata's and GRITS!! ... nice local breakfast haunt. On weekends prepare for long lines, but hey ... the people waiting are always interesting and fun!
... formerly known as "Jimmy Bean's". Just look up the address. The locals still call it Jimmy Bean's (like Candlestick Park), all kinds of food, fixed very well, and fast.
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Lama Beans
1290 Sixth St... formerly known as "Jimmy Bean's". Just look up the address. The locals still call it Jimmy Bean's (like Candlestick Park), all kinds of food, fixed very well, and fast.
Mediterranean. Been there, done that ... and got the veggie plate. Great space for people watching, and dining. Very close seating, so hope you like your neighbors!
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La Mediterranee
2936 College AveMediterranean. Been there, done that ... and got the veggie plate. Great space for people watching, and dining. Very close seating, so hope you like your neighbors!
Vietnamese. This place continues to draw on the diversity of Oakland (once I even saw Antonio Vargas there (... Huggy Bear ... take a ride with me on the "way back machine" but stop at Le Cheval!
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Le Cheval
1007 Clay StVietnamese. This place continues to draw on the diversity of Oakland (once I even saw Antonio Vargas there (... Huggy Bear ... take a ride with me on the "way back machine" but stop at Le Cheval!
Chinese. Always a contender in the Best of Oakland. I'm about the Walnut Prawns, and Fried Rice. Kinda small portions for the price though.
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Little Shin Shin
4258 Piedmont AveChinese. Always a contender in the Best of Oakland. I'm about the Walnut Prawns, and Fried Rice. Kinda small portions for the price though.
Boo-zhee Soul Food. Great ambience. Nice, well-prepared Soul Food Cuisine; and if you like Bourbon (which I don't) this is supposedly the place. One word though, "Visa" don't leave home without it.
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Picán
2295 BroadwayBoo-zhee Soul Food. Great ambience. Nice, well-prepared Soul Food Cuisine; and if you like Bourbon (which I don't) this is supposedly the place. One word though, "Visa" don't leave home without it.
Burger Joint. It's late, you're just coming back from the club ... so what's still open? Nations Is ... but remember it's late, and you are downtown? ...
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Nation's Giant Hamburgers
201 Westlake CenterBurger Joint. It's late, you're just coming back from the club ... so what's still open? Nations Is ... but remember it's late, and you are downtown? ...
Got to get their deep fried crab!!! ... and if you're like a find of mine who's allergic, just take medication in advance. It's a Chinatown dive ... but what did I say before ... some of the best food
New Star Restaurant
526 8th StGot to get their deep fried crab!!! ... and if you're like a find of mine who's allergic, just take medication in advance. It's a Chinatown dive ... but what did I say before ... some of the best food
Salvadoran. We wandered in here one day and ...damn! Everything was delicious ... but notice the address here and stay away from the other one. It was ... how do sayyy ... Whack!
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Platano
2042 University AveSalvadoran. We wandered in here one day and ...damn! Everything was delicious ... but notice the address here and stay away from the other one. It was ... how do sayyy ... Whack!
Breakfast. Rudy's can't fail ... It Can't! On point, diverse crowd ... when I have the time to wait and i'm near there ... breakfast ... breakfast ... breakfast ... Can I get a "Amen"?
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
4081 Hollis StBreakfast. Rudy's can't fail ... It Can't! On point, diverse crowd ... when I have the time to wait and i'm near there ... breakfast ... breakfast ... breakfast ... Can I get a "Amen"?
Redwood Rd. Pros: It's good ... and close! Perfectly grilled Niman Ranch burgers; My fav; The Chicken Teriyaki Dinners! Cons: The lines are to long, and I just made 'em longer by sharing this!
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Sparky's Giant Burgers
4120 Redwood RdRedwood Rd. Pros: It's good ... and close! Perfectly grilled Niman Ranch burgers; My fav; The Chicken Teriyaki Dinners! Cons: The lines are to long, and I just made 'em longer by sharing this!
Now I know where the Cal students go when they want some good Korean BBQ ... all of the meat w/ rice for how much?? Sorry Cal, go back n' study ... we got this!
Steve's Korean Bar-B-Que
2521 Durant AveNow I know where the Cal students go when they want some good Korean BBQ ... all of the meat w/ rice for how much?? Sorry Cal, go back n' study ... we got this!
Pizza. In my opinion, put Zachary's to shame! I've only done take out (which is amazing), but the crowds look pretty hip and quite happy ... so one day i'll order and stay.
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The Star on Grand
3425 Grand AvePizza. In my opinion, put Zachary's to shame! I've only done take out (which is amazing), but the crowds look pretty hip and quite happy ... so one day i'll order and stay.
Still gotta give Zachary's a shout (see The Star review). They've been around bearing the load until The Star came on the scene. Tho' not my fav, I wouldn't kick 'em out of bed either!
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Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveStill gotta give Zachary's a shout (see The Star review). They've been around bearing the load until The Star came on the scene. Tho' not my fav, I wouldn't kick 'em out of bed either!
Neo-Mexicana. It's got a funky lil' groove, and the food plates are like an artist's canvas. I'm reppin' the shrimp tacos ... the drinks are tiny ... but they tacos are bomb!
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Tamarindo
468 8th StNeo-Mexicana. It's got a funky lil' groove, and the food plates are like an artist's canvas. I'm reppin' the shrimp tacos ... the drinks are tiny ... but they tacos are bomb!
Now this IS NOT a recommendation 'cause I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE ... but if the review is anything like the food !! ... I'm there ... hell, i'm there anyway, 'cause i live in Oakland, and I'm a Foodie".
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Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore AveNow this IS NOT a recommendation 'cause I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE ... but if the review is anything like the food !! ... I'm there ... hell, i'm there anyway, 'cause i live in Oakland, and I'm a Foodie".
Everything Else
Pizza place and bakery. Cooperatively owned. Pizza's are always fresh w/ nice thin crust. Baked goods ... Mmmm.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AvePizza place and bakery. Cooperatively owned. Pizza's are always fresh w/ nice thin crust. Baked goods ... Mmmm.
This place feels like New York (minus the soup Nazi), 'cause all of the servers are nice! Save time for the lines ... sometimes 20 people deep, but the servers are faaaast.
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Genova Delicatessen
5095 Telegraph AvenueThis place feels like New York (minus the soup Nazi), 'cause all of the servers are nice! Save time for the lines ... sometimes 20 people deep, but the servers are faaaast.
It's Thanksgiving and I don't wanna bake ... Oh yeah ... "It's All Good" in the hood ... go get a Coconut Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Peach Cobbler, or my favorite, Pumpkin Pie ... now go to sleep!
It's All Good Bakery Inc
5622 Martin Luther King Jr WayIt's Thanksgiving and I don't wanna bake ... Oh yeah ... "It's All Good" in the hood ... go get a Coconut Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Peach Cobbler, or my favorite, Pumpkin Pie ... now go to sleep!
Bakery; BUT as the title says ... Nothin' But Bundt cakes ... but OMG !!! what delicious cakes they are? How does that saying go..' "makes you wanna slap yo' ..." ... Just go there.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
5745 Christie AveBakery; BUT as the title says ... Nothin' But Bundt cakes ... but OMG !!! what delicious cakes they are? How does that saying go..' "makes you wanna slap yo' ..." ... Just go there.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a festival, it's a shopping trip ... it's a date. Features fresh organic produce straight from the farm. Also try the other delicious offerings. Kid friendly and diverse.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveIt's a festival, it's a shopping trip ... it's a date. Features fresh organic produce straight from the farm. Also try the other delicious offerings. Kid friendly and diverse.
Arts & Culture
Movies out the grass at night. Picture Cinema Paradiso. Bring your food, lay back and enjoy!!
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Jack London Square
472 Water StMovies out the grass at night. Picture Cinema Paradiso. Bring your food, lay back and enjoy!!