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The Athletic Club Oakland is a spacious sports bar buzzing with energy, boasting 40 TVs, local brews, lively brunches, and tasty pub fare for game enthusiasts.

Commis is an intimate, two-Michelin-starred spot in Oakland where chef James Syhabout crafts an ever-evolving tasting menu bursting with innovative flavors and meticulous presentations.

FOB Kitchen serves elevated Filipino classics in a vibrant, tropical setting with standout dishes like pork adobo, lechon, and silog brunch plates.

In the heart of Oakland, Original Pattern Brewing Company boasts a chill vibe in a stunning brick setting, serving up a stellar variety of inventive, hop-forward beers and tasty eats from rotating local pop-ups.

Tucked in a residential corner of East Oakland, Champa Garden serves up vibrant Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes with a homey vibe and attentive service.

Thee Stork Club: a retro-cool Oakland dive with live shows, kitschy cocktails, velvet art, and rooms for chilling, gaming, and grooving.

Nyum Bai, Nite Yun's vibrant Cambodian eatery in Fruitvale, serves mouthwatering street food alongside a lively soundtrack of '60s Khmer rock.

Oakland’s Friends and Family is a cozy, queer-owned bar known for inventive cocktails, Asian-inspired bites, and a warm, stylish vibe.

Alem's in Temescal serves soulful Eritrean breakfast favorites like spicy Shihan Ful with fresh French rolls and strong, smooth coffee in a cozy, welcoming spot.

Yuen Hop Co. is a beloved, century-old Chinatown grocery specializing in fresh, springy noodles, dumpling wrappers, and a variety of authentic Asian staples.