Guidebook for Oakland

E.J. Blumberg
E.J. Blumberg
Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Celebrity chef, Hip, Italian Food & Bar. http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Boot-amp-Shoe-Service-Oakland-still-strong-4276616.php
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Sister
3308 Grand Ave
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Celebrity chef, Hip, Italian Food & Bar. http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Boot-amp-Shoe-Service-Oakland-still-strong-4276616.php
Great breakfast!
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Lynn & Lu's Escapade Cafe
3353 Grand Ave
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Great breakfast!
Super high quality & delicious Chinese - 3 minute walk from the flat. http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/diningout/article/Lin-Jia-Asian-Kitchen-family-s-compelling-journey-2327034.php
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Lin Jia Asian Kitchen
3437 Lakeshore Ave
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Super high quality & delicious Chinese - 3 minute walk from the flat. http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/diningout/article/Lin-Jia-Asian-Kitchen-family-s-compelling-journey-2327034.php
Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
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Fantastic views of the lake and GONDOLA rides onto the lake. 100's gather on the dock for fish & chips, ceviche, burgers and much more - feels like a party. A perfect way to spend a sunny day.
If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand Ave
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If you've ever lived around here, you know Noah's. There's a lot of them and they're darned good. Huge variety of bagels, with lox, cream cheese and all kinds of other stuff.
Epic bakery & pizzeria.
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Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore Ave
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Epic bakery & pizzeria.
Super foodie scene. Reviews say it's one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area... or anywhere else. No exaggeration.
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Commis
3859 Piedmont Ave
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Super foodie scene. Reviews say it's one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area... or anywhere else. No exaggeration.
Great breakfast and lunch -- easy walk
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Lakeshore Cafe
3257 Lakeshore Ave
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Great breakfast and lunch -- easy walk
Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
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Rolling Dunes
3331 Lakeshore Ave
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Casual but tasty breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Dozens of different crepes... and dozens of nice art on the walls. Comfy, homey, happy scene.
Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and very tasty.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
3271 Lakeshore Ave
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Super high-quality taqueria. If you prefer to buy locally, (yes, Chipotle is big biz), the Burrito Shop is right across the street and very tasty.
Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
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Starbucks
3347 Lakeshore Ave
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Exactly what you'd expect.... but a very comfortable version of it. Peets is just down the street.
A stronger more local version of Starbucks... which is also a 1 minute walk up the street.
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Peet's Coffee
2124 Vine St
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A stronger more local version of Starbucks... which is also a 1 minute walk up the street.
Many say this is the best falafel they've ever had, and rave about the mint lemonade. Plus all the other tasty and healthy mideast food... http://www.yelp.com/biz/holy-land-kosher-food-oakland
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Holy Land Kosher Food
677 Rand Ave
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Many say this is the best falafel they've ever had, and rave about the mint lemonade. Plus all the other tasty and healthy mideast food... http://www.yelp.com/biz/holy-land-kosher-food-oakland
Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.
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Lanesplitter Pub & Pizza
536 Lake Park Ave
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Excellent pizza by the slice, pie, and to go.
Lots of other pizza choices around, some closer and less $$, but I like the Whole Wheat Crust.
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Leaning Tower
498 Wesley Ave
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Lots of other pizza choices around, some closer and less $$, but I like the Whole Wheat Crust.
Very fine restaurant (but relaxed atmosphere) run by the former head chef of Chez Panisse.
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Camino
3917 Grand Ave
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Very fine restaurant (but relaxed atmosphere) run by the former head chef of Chez Panisse.
Another popular Italian restaurant.
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Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
4238 Park Blvd
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Another popular Italian restaurant.
There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area.
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Xyclo Restaurant
4218 Piedmont Ave
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There's good Thai walking distance from the house, but this is the best in the area.
Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
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Penrose
3311 Grand Ave
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Stylish, delicious restaurant and bar. Read the rave reviews, including http://sf.eater.com/archives/2013/11/22/penrose_a_chic_bar_and_grill_in_grand_lake.php
The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
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Shandong Restaurant
328 10th St
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The best Chinese food I've ever had. Homemade noodles are amazing, like the finest pasta. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
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Phnom Penh House
1514 Webster St
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Epic Cambodian food has been here for decades, though it's really Pan-Asian... including Thai and Chinese. And this whole neighborhood is full of fantastic ethnic food.
Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
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Amba
6464 Moraga Ave
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Gourmet falafel, hummus and everything else mideastern in a nice environment. Montclair is a fun, quaint neighborhood. Lots of good restaurants and shops. http://wp.ambafalafel.com/wp/press/
This is a fun place to watch sports. They also often have great deals offered through "Restaurant dotcom." Kids are welcome.
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Monaghan's Oakland
2820 Mountain Blvd
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This is a fun place to watch sports. They also often have great deals offered through "Restaurant dotcom." Kids are welcome.
This is a great place to watch sports. Wall to wall big screen tv's. Big menu (pizza, steak, fish, salads), but just ok food. Kids are welcome, but salty language is common.
Grand Oaks
3701 Grand Avenue
This is a great place to watch sports. Wall to wall big screen tv's. Big menu (pizza, steak, fish, salads), but just ok food. Kids are welcome, but salty language is common.
Excellent restaurant for dinner and weekend brunch. Both owners were "Top Chef" contestants on tv. One specializes in savory, the other in desserts.
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Shakewell
3407 Lakeshore Ave
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Excellent restaurant for dinner and weekend brunch. Both owners were "Top Chef" contestants on tv. One specializes in savory, the other in desserts.
Excellent, charming French restaurant for dinner and weekend brunch. Lamb burger and tartare are both superb.
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Michel Bistro
3343 Lakeshore Avenue
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Excellent, charming French restaurant for dinner and weekend brunch. Lamb burger and tartare are both superb.
Phenomenal gelato (Italian ice cream).
Gelato Firenze
478 Lake Park Ave
Phenomenal gelato (Italian ice cream).
Frozen yogurt. Many flavors and toppings. Make your own mix of whatever you like.
Yogofina
3261 Lakeshore Ave
Frozen yogurt. Many flavors and toppings. Make your own mix of whatever you like.
Very popular restaurant and bar. Good for lunch and dinner. I prefer Shakewell and Michel, but many disagree.
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Sidebar
542 Grand Ave
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Very popular restaurant and bar. Good for lunch and dinner. I prefer Shakewell and Michel, but many disagree.
Very popular and well reviewed Spanish restaurant. Superb paella.
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Duende
468 19th St
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Very popular and well reviewed Spanish restaurant. Superb paella.

Arts & Culture

Epic movie theater with live organ player before weekend features on the main screen.
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그랜드레이크극장
3200 Grand Ave
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Epic movie theater with live organ player before weekend features on the main screen.
The first choice for many of the best bands: David Byrne, Eddie Vedder, Band of Horses, Modest Mouse... almost every week, at least one, and often 2 or 3 of the hottest musicians are playing here.
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폭스 극장
1807 Telegraph Ave
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The first choice for many of the best bands: David Byrne, Eddie Vedder, Band of Horses, Modest Mouse... almost every week, at least one, and often 2 or 3 of the hottest musicians are playing here.
Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
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오클랜드 박물관
1000 Oak St
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Great museum, with masterpieces from Frida Kahlo to David Hockney.
Many of the best music acts make this their sole venue in the Bay Area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Another extraordinary Art Deco building, both in & out. See photo.
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19번가/오클랜드
1900 Broadway
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Many of the best music acts make this their sole venue in the Bay Area. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Another extraordinary Art Deco building, both in & out. See photo.
Home of The East Bay Ballet and East Bay Symphony. Extraordinary Art Deco building, both inside and out. See photo.
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Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
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Home of The East Bay Ballet and East Bay Symphony. Extraordinary Art Deco building, both inside and out. See photo.
"Uptown" is the center of Art Murmur, a nationally recognized monthly art event and community party. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/us/oakland-art-murmur-outgrows-its-name.html?_r=0
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Uptown
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"Uptown" is the center of Art Murmur, a nationally recognized monthly art event and community party. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/us/oakland-art-murmur-outgrows-its-name.html?_r=0
10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
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The New Parkway Theater
474 24th St
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10+ movies a week in a living room setting, w/ great food & drink. Sit on a couch, enjoy a tasty meal, have tasty local wine & beer, and watch a great film. All for under $25. www.thenewparkway.com
Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/
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The New Parish
1743 San Pablo Ave
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Another great concert venue and club. From Dixieland to rap, often surprisingly famous acts for such an intimate setting, all expertly curated. http://www.thenewparish.com/

Essentials

Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...
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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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Great Groceries: All the food you could ever eat, including tons of fresh organic (and non-organic) fruits and veggies. ...
I prefer Trader Joes, but Safeway has longer hours and is sometimes just more convenient.
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Safeway
3747 Grand Ave
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I prefer Trader Joes, but Safeway has longer hours and is sometimes just more convenient.

Shopping

Anything you need that isn't next door at Trader Joes is here.
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Walgreens
2801 Adeline St
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Anything you need that isn't next door at Trader Joes is here.

Entertainment & Activities

The nation's first theme park. Walt Disney visited in 1950 and it was one of his inspirations for building Disneyland. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/us/06bclocalintel.html?_r=0
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어린이용 페어랜드
699 Bellevue Ave
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The nation's first theme park. Walt Disney visited in 1950 and it was one of his inspirations for building Disneyland. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/us/06bclocalintel.html?_r=0
A child's paradise: "We provide an environment where children are free to move, play and explore safely...to help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play."
Mandana Plaza
Lakeshore Avenue
A child's paradise: "We provide an environment where children are free to move, play and explore safely...to help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play."
Great playground right on the lake. Tons of swings, monkey bars and a lot of good natured families enjoying the beautiful scene.
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Lakeside Park
666 Perkins St
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Great playground right on the lake. Tons of swings, monkey bars and a lot of good natured families enjoying the beautiful scene.
Great place to workout and play. Fantastic track and football field, basketball courts, baseball diamond and much more.
Piedmont High School
800 Magnolia Ave
Great place to workout and play. Fantastic track and football field, basketball courts, baseball diamond and much more.
Great place to workout and play. Adjacent to high school. Fantastic track and football field, basketball courts, baseball diamond and much more.
Wildwood Elementary School
301 Wildwood Ave
Great place to workout and play. Adjacent to high school. Fantastic track and football field, basketball courts, baseball diamond and much more.
Great library surrounded by playgrounds and fields.A family could easily spend the whole day in this little walking area.
Oakland Public Library: Lakeview Branch
550 El Embarcadero
Great library surrounded by playgrounds and fields.A family could easily spend the whole day in this little walking area.
Beautiful park with jungle gym, swings, vast lawns, and even has a climbing wall for kids!
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Dracena Quarry Park
130 Dracena Ave
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Beautiful park with jungle gym, swings, vast lawns, and even has a climbing wall for kids!
Jungle gym, basketball courts, sports fields and tennis courts
Beach Elementary School
100 Lake Ave
Jungle gym, basketball courts, sports fields and tennis courts
Yet another great park with jungle gym, sports fields and tennis courts
Piedmont Sports Field (Hampton Field)
401 Hampton Rd
Yet another great park with jungle gym, sports fields and tennis courts

Sightseeing

Beautiful Park in Piedmont's center, with vast lawns, a creek to explore and children's play area.
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하이드몽공원
356 Highland Ave
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Beautiful Park in Piedmont's center, with vast lawns, a creek to explore and children's play area.
Regardless of one's religion, the futuristic glass architecture, as well as the massive wood organs, are extraordinary and sights to behold.
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빛그리스도대성당
2121 Harrison St
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Regardless of one's religion, the futuristic glass architecture, as well as the massive wood organs, are extraordinary and sights to behold.
Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!
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Lake Merritt Boating Center
568 Bellevue Ave
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Go sailing or pedal boating on Lake Merritt!
There are so many great things about the Lake, including that it's The Nation's Oldest Wildlife Refuge, circa 1870. Home to tons of birds, fish and animals.
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메리트 호수 야외 극장
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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There are so many great things about the Lake, including that it's The Nation's Oldest Wildlife Refuge, circa 1870. Home to tons of birds, fish and animals.
Bike, walk, or hike through some of the most gorgeous nature you will ever see anywhere. Large areas for picnics too. Phenomenal nature is also nearby at Joaquin Miller park.
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레드우드지역공원
7867 Redwood Road
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Bike, walk, or hike through some of the most gorgeous nature you will ever see anywhere. Large areas for picnics too. Phenomenal nature is also nearby at Joaquin Miller park.
Bike, walk, or hike through some of the most gorgeous nature you will ever see anywhere. Large areas for picnics too. Phenomenal nature is also nearby at Redwood Regional park.
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스포케인시민극장
3300 Joaquin Miller Rd
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Bike, walk, or hike through some of the most gorgeous nature you will ever see anywhere. Large areas for picnics too. Phenomenal nature is also nearby at Redwood Regional park.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great nightlife. Superb cocktails, inventive food and BOCCE BALL, which is about the most fun you can legally have in a bar.
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Make Westing
1741 Telegraph Ave
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Great nightlife. Superb cocktails, inventive food and BOCCE BALL, which is about the most fun you can legally have in a bar.
Fantastic Italian bar & food, with an emphasis on wine, mixology and house made charcuterie. Kids are welcome.
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Adesso
4395 Piedmont Avenue
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Fantastic Italian bar & food, with an emphasis on wine, mixology and house made charcuterie. Kids are welcome.
Need great wine? For here and to go.
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Ordinaire Wine Shop & Wine Bar
3354 Grand Ave
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Need great wine? For here and to go.