understory shop
Outdoor clothing and equipment shop · Temescal
484 49th St C, Oakland, CA 94609
Highlights
Ethically made goods, stylish fashion, niche outdoor gear
Ethically made goods, stylish fashion, niche outdoor gear
"The James Beard Award–winning restaurant has reopened for dinner and brunch; in an Instagram post the revived worker collective said the cafe arm is still to come on Tuesday, April 15 with a grand opening set for Sunday, April 27." - Dianne de Guzman
"Understory is a new worker-led restaurant and bar from Oakland Bloom, a volunteer-led nonprofit that supports immigrant, refugee, and women of color chefs looking to start their own food businesses. Every Sunday, they feature a different pop-up by Oakland Bloom chefs, and they also have a rotating menu from Thursday to Sunday (this week’s is Moroccan-inspired), all for takeout only. While you’re at the Old Oakland spot, grab one of their cocktails, like a pandan cold brew or hibiscus margarita, and add boba to any of them." - julia chen 1
"Understory, developed by Understory Worker Collective and Oakland Bloom, won the Emerging Leadership award. This non-traditional restaurant provides affordable kitchen space, food distribution, business training, and mentorship programs for marginalized communities." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Understory in Oakland, a relatively new establishment, offers banana ketchup made in-house, which is served alongside pork lumpia. This addition to the menu highlights the innovative use of bananas in savory dishes, drawing from the cultural heritage of Filipino cuisine." - Flora Tsapovsky
Lisa Page
Kyle Pennell
Elena Phares
Grace Ma
Jordan Ma
Sam Kirschner
Sean Morales
George Pitman
