"Natural wine bars have been having a moment for quite awhile, and while it may be easy to lump Daytrip into that group — this Oakland spot does include a bottle shop, after all — the rotating roster of dishes is enough to elevate this one above others. The dishes are dubbed “fermentation-driven party food” per the restaurant’s Instagram, and while the food is indeed fun, there’s an undercurrent of seriousness and depth to each dish. A recent miso butter pasta, for instance, featured a honeynut squash miso from local purveyor Shared Cultures, along with kelp pearls and gochugaru; another recent offering featured striped shrimp with a freeze-dried strawberry sauce. The menu changes, so expect to be pleasantly surprised at your visit." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
