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November Oakland First Friday

Oakland First Friday, also known as art murmur, takes place in the KONO neighborhood in Oakland. The event shuts down the streets to traffic and opens to booth after booth of local artists, performers, musicians, and food vendors. Where: Telegraph Ave from West Grand Ave – 27th St When: First Friday of every month from… Read more »

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Take a Coffee Tour of Oakland This Month…ok year….

Ok. I admit it. I’ve gone over-board with this coffee tour list. It’s my inner coffee lover taking over…I just couldn’t choose! I have broken it down by neighborhood though, so choose a neighborhood every month and use coffee as an awesome excuse to explore perhaps? I know I’m going to. Jack London Square  … Read more »

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Perdition Smoke House Coming to Berkeley

Chuck Stilphen is at it again. The Trappist owner has obtained space in downtown Berkeley and is going to open a barbecue restaurant! Along with Michael O’Brien, the executive chef from Mikkeller, they plan to serve Texas style barbecue. They have already decided to import Texas meat smokers and are most focused on making the food as… Read more »