Live music venue · Downtown
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"But with the 2009 renovation of the Fox Theater came business concentration and with it, a dense and thriving bar community that catered to the city’s multicultural, albeit changing, population." - Kathryn Campo Bowen
Middle Eastern restaurant · Piedmont Avenue
At Pomella, indulge in mouthwatering seasonal Israeli dishes with plenty of vegetarian options, all served in a cozy, inviting space with a lovely outdoor patio.
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Vietnamese restaurant · East Peralta
Casual storefront featuring a lengthy menu of Vietnamese sandwiches & comfort-food entrees.
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Clothing alteration service · East Peralta
Denim repair and alterations done right. Darning (patchless hole repair) performed with an antique Singer 47w70 darning machine. Chainstitch hemming performed with an antique Union Special 43200 G Edgelock hemming machine. Tapers taken in from the inseam of the leg. Waist reduction done on rear seam.
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Donut shop · Allendale
Compact bakery offering a selection of bite-sized donuts in a wide variety of flavors.
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Event venue · Northgate
Forage Kitchen is a vibrant co-working kitchen and incubator that serves up a rotating array of culinary delights alongside a welcoming public café and event space, perfect for food lovers.
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Barbecue restaurant · Chinatown
This cozy counter-service barbecue joint in Oakland serves up mouthwatering brisket and pulled pork, paired perfectly with flavorful sides.
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Dominican restaurant · Downtown
Breezy and stylish, this maritime-themed eatery serves up modern seafood and vibrant cocktails in a lively atmosphere that's perfect for sharing.
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Italian restaurant · Adams Point
Nestled in a cozy nook, Mama Oakland serves up seasonally inspired three-course Italian meals paired with delightful wines, perfect for any occasion.
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Asian restaurant · Temescal
Low-key option offering traditional small plates, skewers & noodles, plus sushi & sashimi.
Bar · Downtown
Viridian in Uptown Oakland dazzles with innovative Asian-inspired cocktails and twice the desserts, all set in a chic, cinematic atmosphere.
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