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Little known facts about Lake Merritt…and what it will take to make it swimable
KQED has a wonderful little video segment on Lake Merritt, it tells the story of the lake, beginning with the fact that it’s not really a lake, its a Slough. What’s a slough? It’s a swampy marsh with several creeks running into it. We learn some interesting tidbits; Lake Merritt is the first Wildlife refuge in… Read more »
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Oakland Restaurant Week is back!
Oakland Restaurant Week, per annual custom, is back. Here’s a great opportunity to experience this diverse city’s culinary scene. From January 14—24, 2016, these restaurants will offer special prix-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus at $20, $30, $40, and $50 price points. You have two full weekends to indulge, start planning now! Some take reservations on Open Table,… Read more »
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New Year, new update for Grand Lake
*Photo Credit: GABA Newsletter. We were all ecstatic to see Grand Fare Market open last fall, only to be disappointed with a very sudden “closed until further notice.” Sure, not everyone wants to chow down on a small $13 salad, but this place held hope and great potential for one of Oakland’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Stay tuned… Read more »