Guidebook for Oakland

E.J. Blumberg
E.J. Blumberg
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Great Cuban restaurant and epic Happy Hour w/50% off on appetizers. Please see Guidebook for my Flat, for much more extensive details on the area. There is a TON to do in the area! canaoakland.com
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park Ave
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great Cuban restaurant and epic Happy Hour w/50% off on appetizers. Please see Guidebook for my Flat, for much more extensive details on the area. There is a TON to do in the area! canaoakland.com
Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont Ave
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and very tasty.
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and very tasty.
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
48 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
48 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore Ave
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
136 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
136 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
Mediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mezze Restaurant & Bar
3407 Lakeshore Ave
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mediterranean - been here for decades. Gourmet yet affordable. Oh... and I'll let you know how to get 30% off pretty much any time.
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amba
6464 Moraga Ave
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
121 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and also very tasty.
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Like Amba, but closer, Holy Land has Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment.
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Ave
13 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.

Arts & Culture

Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
59 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
59 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
156 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
156 (рекомендации местных жителей)
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
547 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей Калифорнии в Окленде
1000 Oak St
547 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.

Entertainment & Activities

Yet another great park with jungle gym, basketball courts, excellent track, and soccer field
Piedmont Sports Field (Hampton Field)
401 Hampton Rd
Yet another great park with jungle gym, basketball courts, excellent track, and soccer field

Sightseeing

Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Ave
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!

Essentials

Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...
582 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
582 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...