Restaurant · Downtown
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"Sarah Kirnon will serve a send-off meal for the year at Palmetto, featuring sugarcane-grilled jerk chicken and handmade patties." - Paolo Bicchieri
Chicken shop · Trestle Glen
At Proposition Chicken, dive into a casual, modern eatery where crispy fried and rotisserie chicken, plus crispy tofu, reign supreme, all served with a side of chill vibes and friendly service.
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Bar & grill · Temescal
Bierhaus is a vibrant Oakland beer garden offering German bites and gluten-free options, with a killer lineup of craft brews on tap and a lively patio.
Book store · Rockridge
East Bay Booksellers is a cozy indie bookstore with a killer selection, comfy spots to chill, and cool events that make book lovers swoon.
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Mexican restaurant · Piedmont Avenue
Mesa Maguey brings the flavors of Oaxaca to Oakland with a vibrant atmosphere, offering delicious mole, fresh tortillas, and an impressive mezcal selection, perfect for gatherings or casual dates.
Italian restaurant · Temescal
Oakland's Pizzaiolo serves up standout wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas in a lively, cozy spot with a killer patio and great cocktails.
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Restaurant · Northgate
Oakland’s Friends and Family is a cozy, queer-owned bar known for inventive cocktails, Asian-inspired bites, and a warm, stylish vibe.
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New American restaurant · Piedmont Avenue
Clove & Hoof is a trendy Oakland butcher-shop-meets-casual-restaurant, renowned for its hearty burgers, creative sandwiches, and local ingredients, all served in a bright, minimalist space.
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Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Chuan Yu, a hidden gem in Oakland's Chinatown, serves up authentic Sichuan and Hunan delights, from spicy dry pot to melt-in-your-mouth fish fillets, all with a laid-back vibe.
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Indian restaurant · Temescal
Festive spot serving spicy Indian sliders, street eats, curries, and inventive cocktails with a hip, cozy vibe in Oakland’s Temescal.
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Asian restaurant · Temescal
Hawking Bird in Temescal serves up crave-worthy Thai chicken dishes like poached khao mun gai and crispy fried chicken, all in a laid-back counter-service vibe.
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