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Can you learn something from a Bookstore?

  In my opinion, there are fewer things more lovely than getting lost in a good bookstore and thankfully there are some wonderful ones here in Oakland to do just that. And just like Oakland, these shops are as diverse as the city they serve and you can learn something from each of them. So… Read more »

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10 Awesome Places to Enjoy a Beer in Oakland

    1) The Trappist/Trappist Provisions The Trappist encapsulates the beer culture here in Oakland in my opinion. The downtown location has over 20 beers on tap and Trappist Provisions in Rockridge has 9. Both locations also have a variety of bottles that will suit every beer drinkers taste. If you want to learn about… Read more »

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Shihli’s 10 Best Places in Oakland

Continuing on in our series of February favorites, our wonderful landscape architect Shihli, shared with us her Ten Best Places in Oakland list. Hope you enjoy and find some new places to explore in this great city of ours! 1.      Everett & Jones BBQ– The beef brisket is just right. 126 Broadway, Oakland CA 94607… Read more »