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Tag Archives: Oakland
Expanding the Empire
Hey Folks! J and I have a new gig at Oakland Local. For those of you in our hometown, “Oakland Local is the independent, non-profit news resource for what’s happening in education, city government, food, innovative tech, arts & culture, … Continue reading
B Side
We have yet another favorite hangout. B Side barbecue on San Pablo Avenue near the historic California Hotel. B Side is from Tonya Holland, of Food Network and Brown Sugar Kitchen Fame. B Side is named for San Pablo Avenue’s … Continue reading
Brown Sugar Kitchen – It pays to be a morning person
So this past summer we finally went to Brown Sugar Kitchen. For politics alone you have to love this place. Former Food Network personality Tanya Holland decided to open a restaurant in West Oakland, showing she has a serious investment … Continue reading
Random thoughts about the Eat Real Festival
If anyone sees either J or me today, you may be wondering about our change in complexion, him being a great deal pinker and myself being a great deal browner. We spent a good deal of our weekend (in J’s … Continue reading
Farmer Market Review- North Oakland
Ok. I should just say that this review is only relevant to those who live within half a mile of me. That’s because the North Oakland Farmer’s Market is a block away from my house. It’s a neighborhood gathering for … Continue reading
Cafe Biere – The new hangout
In our quest to find new hangouts, we’ve stumbled upon Cafe Biere. As noted in the name, Cafe Biere is about, beer. But like our other regular haunts, Cafe Biere is about community. We always leave it with a smile … Continue reading
Hodgepodge Entry
A couple of things. First is that J has the best insight about a great dining experience – you have to leave happier than when you came in. Isn’t my hubby smart? The thing is, that happiness doesn’t just come … Continue reading
Casa Vino – Neighborhood Eating
I’ve been remiss about posting something on one of our regular haunts – Casa Vino. Run by the O’Meally brothers – Jim and Chris – Casa Vino is a great casual place for wine and nosh. This certainly isn’t a … Continue reading
What you’re missing – Pics of Commonwealth
Just in case anyone was curious about what Commonwealth looks like. Here’s some pics by our wonderful friend Valerie (who we met the owners through). All photos copyright Valerie J. Cochran, visit her at yourwaitress.com.
Commonwealth Cafe and Pub
In the spirit of the World Cup, I wanted to give a holler to Commonwealth Pub. In our continuing adventures as regulars, we became regulars of Commonwealth pub within a week of its opening? Why? because we knew the owners … Continue reading
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