Breakfast restaurant · Clawson
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"When Picán shuttered, in 2017, Tanya Holland moved her beloved West Oakland restaurant, Brown Sugar Kitchen, into part of the 6,500-square-foot space." - Kathryn Campo Bowen
Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
Peony serves up classic Cantonese dim sum and seafood in a vast, lively Chinatown banquet spot with a vintage vibe and tons of crowd-pleasers.
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Environmental engineer · Mcclymonds
O2 Artisans Aggregate is a vibrant eco-industrial hub in West Oakland where local artisans collaborate on sustainable projects, all while serving up great pizza.
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Ethiopian restaurant · Northgate
Cafe Dareye offers a vibrant selection of Ethiopian comfort foods, with hearty vegan and gluten-free options served by cheerful staff in a cozy outdoor market setting.
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Jamaican restaurant · Northgate
Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean at Kingston 11, where spicy jerk chicken and tender oxtail thrive amidst lively music and potent cocktails.
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Brazilian restaurant · Old City
Charming Brazilian spot in a historic Oakland Victorian with hearty, spicy jerk chicken, fresh salads, and a sunny patio in Preservation Park.
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Bakery · Trestle Glen
Worker-owned bakery dishing up daily rotating vegetarian thin-crust sourdough pizzas, fresh pastries, breads, and killer cookies near Lake Merritt.
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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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Donut shop · Allendale
At Donut Savant in Allendale, delight in perfectly sized, flavorful mini donuts and crave-worthy cronuts that keep locals returning for more.
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Restaurant · Waverly
Step into Jaji, Oakland's vibrant Afghan eatery from Sophia Akbar and Paul Iglesias, where traditional flavors meet modern twists in a stylish setting.
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Ice cream shop · Temescal
Nestled in Oakland's Temescal district, I Scream Donuts serves up fresh ice cream in cups, cones, or creatively stuffed inside warm donuts—indulge your sweet tooth!