Viridian

"One of Uptown Oakland’s newest hotspots, Viridian is a photogenic dream, quickly becoming a destination for its stylish, cinematic space and Asian-inflected sweets — it boasts a dessert menu that’s twice as long as its dim sum menu. Gorgeous, savory cocktails like the Yuzu Bamboo — combining flavors like yuzu, sesame, and Shao Xing wine with vermouth and curaçao — balance out the sweets." - Ellen Fort, Eater Staff

"Plum Bar's cozy, crafted environment was one of Uptown Oakland's foodie trendsetters. Almost everything is homemade, at the very least novel, from mezcal ketchup and ginger beer to smoked fries and Albacore over romesco. The custom Zen-esque style and symmetries are present in details from the furniture to the table settings. Intimate or group occasions will find a rich experience here, Plum Bar and their brussel sprouts, are not-to-be-missed." - Arcsine

"Viridian in Oakland is nominated for the Best U.S. Restaurant Bar award in the Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 Honorees." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Oakland’s Viridian might read more as a bar than a restaurant, but to ignore this downtown spot’s food menu would be a mistake. Chef Kevin Tang creates a menu filled with his takes on Asian cuisine, as an Asian American chef. Expect items such as Shanghai sticky ribs, spicy cumin lamb tater tots, and more — the menus get even more inventive and fun for Lunar New Year and Khmer New Year. The cocktails also skew toward the Asian American experience with drinks like the White Rabbit, made with its namesake candy and a bourbon base, or the Miso Corny, made with a Japanese whiskey fat washed in miso and brown butter." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Viridian hosts a monthlong Lunar New Year pop-up called Red Envelope, featuring dishes like whole crab fried rice and Chinese Breakfast arancini, as well as unique drinks like Goji-Groni and Red Bean Durian Cream. The pop-up ends on Sunday, March 3." - Lauren Saria