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Monkeying around at Monkey Forest Road

There is a somewhat new and notable kid on the block on Grand Avenue in Oakland. Monkey Forest Road opened in November 2011 with hopes to lure in coffee fiends and art friends. Done and done. Their edible goods include pastries with not commonly seen ingredients (cardamom pear muffin anyone?) that also happen to be incredibly yummy… Read more »

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Baked goodness at Arizmendi

Arizmendi Bakery on Lakeshore is one of six bakery cooperatives. This is a unique bakery not only for its delicious treats, but also in its business. It is a worker-owned and democratically managed business in which every worker owner participates in decision making. Their baked breakfast goods include muffins, scones and various pastries. Arizmendi’s lunch items include one different gourmet thin crust pizza… Read more »