"Cocobreeze is a Trinidadian restaurant in East Oakland that’s run by Annabelle Goodridge and her daughter. And we love them because we feel (and can taste) warm, heart-tugging joy infused in every dish. From the pholourie (fried split pea dough and turmeric) with a side of chunky tamarind dip to the thick chicken roti stuffed with chickpeas and potatoes, eating here always feels a lot like sinking into a hot bubble bath. Our favorite thing to order is the herby, tender jerk chicken, which packs some serious heat." - julia chen 1, lani conway