Archive for: Oakland

Dining Detectives: Doukkala Restaurant

Dining Detectives: Doukkala Restaurant

The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland continues to grow and thrive as a dining destination. Doukkala Restaurant recently opened on Telegraph Avenue serving Moroccan inspired...

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Centouno 101 Taverna Italiana

Centouno 101 Taverna Italiana

We have enjoyed going to Jack London Square in Oakland for many years and have seen dramatic changes which has brought growth in both housing and businesses to this...

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BOWL’D BBQ- Korean Stone Grill

BOWL’D BBQ- Korean Stone Grill

We’ve enjoyed dining in the North Oakland‘s Temescal neighborhood for many years and watching the dining scene blossom. There are all types of restaurants and...

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Homestead

Homestead

Homestead Fine Dining on Piedmont Avenue Owners Elizabeth Sassen and Executive Chef Fred Sassen We love to hear that hard working ultra-talented chefs after honing...

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Bourbon & Beef – Latin Inspired Kitchen in Rockridge

Bourbon & Beef – Latin Inspired Kitchen in Rockridge

Stylish Dining Latin Inspired Kitchen in Rockridge Bourbon & Beef is the newest restaurant in the Rockridge District in Oakland which has always been known for...

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Dining Detectives: B SIDE BBQ – Gourmet “Oakland Style” BBQ

Dining Detectives: B SIDE BBQ – Gourmet “Oakland Style” BBQ

We are big BBQ fans and are always happy to hear that a new BBQ restaurant has opened in The Bay Area. We were particularly interested when we were told that Chef-Restaurateur...

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Dining Detectives: District Wine & Whiskey Lounge – Oakland

Dining Detectives: District Wine & Whiskey Lounge – Oakland

  We are always amused when those who don’t venture out much are surprised at how friendly and sophisticated Oakland is and especially how vibrant the dining...

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Dining Detectives: Mua Restaurant-Oakland

Dining Detectives: Mua Restaurant-Oakland

We knew about a hip, trendy restaurant just off of Oakland’s Broadway Auto Row called Mua but had never had a chance to go. A recent tweet from @1skinnychef alerted...

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Dining Detectives: Italian Colors Ristorante

Dining Detectives: Italian Colors Ristorante

  We are always happy to dine out on Thursday nights as it is a great start to the upcoming weekend. Italian Colors Restaurant,which is located in Montclair Village...

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Dining Detectives- Tanjia Moroccan Restaurant

Dining Detectives- Tanjia Moroccan Restaurant

 We had dined at and enjoyed Tanjia Moroccan Restaurant a few years ago with a group of friends and were eager to see the changes, as we had heard that there were...

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