Guidebook for Oakland

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
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CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe
530 Lake Park Ave
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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
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Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
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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
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Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont Ave
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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.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
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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.
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Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
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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.
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Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
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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.
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Noah's Bagels
3351 Lakeshore Ave
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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.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
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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.
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Mezze Restaurant & Bar
3407 Lakeshore Ave
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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.
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Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
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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.
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Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
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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/
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Amba
6464 Moraga Ave
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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.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
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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.
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Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
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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.
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Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Ave
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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/
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The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
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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
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
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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.
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Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St
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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!
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Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Ave
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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. ...
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...