Parche

"This Colombian restaurant in Uptown Oakland is doing both a lunch menu (two courses, $35) and dinner menu (three courses, $65). The entrees include options like a chorizo corn dog, Cartagena-style braised short rib, and a fried whole branzino." - julia chen 1

"Colombian restaurant Parche has gotten notice from both locals and the Michelin Guide, and now the owners have taken brunch up a notch. Parche hosts a bi-weekly drag brunch with Port Bar, alongside a plentiful menu featuring items like arepas con queso and tamales. The cocktail menu features four versions of the gin and tonic, as well as their own concoctions, such as Fuera de Serie, a drink featuring tequila, Campari, amontillado sherry, pink peppercorn syrup, and grapefruit." - Dianne de Guzman, Lauren Saria

"Alongside an assortment of ceviches and empanadas, the menu proudly announces its Colombian bona fides with dishes like patacones (smashed fried plantains) and arepas, but isn’t shy about departing from tradition. The cooking embraces the country’s multicultural influences, including African and Lebanese, spotted in items like a labneh dipping sauce served with cheese-filled yuca buñuelos, or a leche de tigre with tahini." - MICHELIN Guide

"In Oakland, hit Parche on Broadway for an all-day happy hour featuring new menu items including the salmon salpicón tostadas and half-priced bottles of wine. The game will be played on the restaurant’s newly installed projector." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Sophie Akbar and Paul Iglesias... went on to open their own Colombian restaurant in Oakland, Parche. They are killing it and have more than what it takes to be successful for years to come!" - Flora Tsapovsky