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A different kind of brunch at Camino

Open since 2008, Camino Restaurant has come to form a prominent part of Oakland’s Grand Avenue landscape since 2008. “Camino” in Italian means fireplace, the primary cooking method for this hotspot. Camino’s head chef, Chez Panisse alum Russell Moore, presents a simple California-Mediterranean menu featuring what’s fresh (local and organic) that day cooked over an open fire. The large… Read more »

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A flavor party at Plum

Proof that big things come in small packages, Plum Restuarant, in Oakland’s Uptown pleases the palate in a big way on smaller sized plates. Their offerings on their interpretation of California cuisine feature local organic vegetables and meats. Their menu is presented in a fun and memorable way by category: “vegetables and grains,” “animal” and “sweet.” The slow cooked… Read more »