07.15.08
Posted in OaklandGoods, GoodLife, Grand Lake, The Temescal, Downtown, News, Old Oakland, Events at 9:47 pm by OaklandGoods
Dear friends,
Has it really been two weeks since I last posted..? Ah, well. It’s symptomatic of my hectic life. I’ve got a new job with a crazy commute, which leaves me a lot less time for exploring the newest, best bits of Oakland.
To that end, are there any fellow bloggers out there who would like to contribute to OaklandGoods on a semi-regular basis? I’d love to have a collaborator and to make this a site that’s consistently being updated. If you’re interested, please email me at jessica@oaklandgoods.com with a link to your blog or writing.
For example, I’ve been meaning to write about the Thursday Night Live concerts from the awesome Oakland Events, Marc 49 wine bar, and the current Bastille Day sale that’s on at Mignonne.
The new Marc 49 Wine Bar in Temescal
I also got an appeal for letters of support for Neldam’s. The owner’s taking them to a meeting with the mayor. If you love coconut cake, speak up!
Finally, I just bought a gorgeous shirt from Oaklandish. The signature tree image is great, but there are some really great designs available right now, so check out what’s for sale at their online store (free shipping!) or at the Grand Lake Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.
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06.26.08
Posted in The Temescal, Events at 1:22 pm by OaklandGoods
Temescal Street Cenema tonight is showing the documentary Girls Rock! about Girls Rock Camp, where tweens learn to jam. Bring a chair and tuck in for free popcorn and a screening. 8:30 p.m. at the Bank of the West building, 49th and Telegraph. The free showings will continue on Thursdays through July 17 at the same time. Bike and art events precede almost every screening. Check the movie schedule for more.
Also on that corner, there’s news that wine bar Marc 49 opens tonight at 6:30. If you pass by and see something cool, take a picture and send it over.
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06.25.08
Posted in GoodEats, GoodLife, The Temescal, Downtown, News, Old Oakland, Events at 10:46 am by OaklandGoods
Good news: Some Oakland businesses are thriving: I popped into now-veteran Tamarindo the other evening for drinks with a friend and ended up weaving through waiting people to stumble out full of poblano chiles and handmade corn tortillas. The new Mixing Bowl, which took the place of the Temescal Cafe, seems to be going gangbusters, too.
Bad News: DeLauer’s is closing. After a hundred and one years, the 24-hour newsstand at Broadway and 13th will close its doors because of flagging business. This comes immediately on the heels of the Cody’s closure yesterday in Berkeley, which just makes me sad. Anyone have news of the current status of Neldams?
Party News: In comparison to the city’s venerable businesses, Mignonne is a relative newbie. It’s celebrating its second birthday Thursday from 5-9 p.m. with a d.j., a raffle, and a huge sale. 1000 Jefferson St. BART: 12th St Oakland.
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06.15.08
Posted in Uncategorized, GoodEats, Downtown, Old Oakland, Events at 10:28 am by OaklandGoods
Dad’s first beer is free at the Trappist (if you buy one for yourself), 2 p.m.-midnight. 460 8th St.
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06.13.08
Posted in News, Events at 9:01 pm by OaklandGoods
You have three days left to cast your votes for Best of the East Bay. (And you may vote for me. That would be okay.)
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Posted in OaklandGoods, Events, Rockridge, Neighborhood at 9:13 am by OaklandGoods
A tipster tells us that Oakland’s own Twenty Two Shoes is having a sample sale today. Drop by for deep discounts on locally designed, Italian made footwear.
5256 College Ave.
510.594.2201
image from twentytwoshoes.com
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06.04.08
Posted in Downtown, Old Oakland, Events, OaklandArts, HarriOak at 12:25 pm by OaklandGoods
June’s First Friday is the beginning of a weekend of open studios for Pro Arts members. In their honor, uptown’s Industrielle gallery opening features five Oakland artists. In Old Oakland, Mignonne also has local artists Friday night, and this weekend kicks off new Sunday hours.
Saturday and Sunday there will be studios open all over town. More than 400 artists will participate througout the East Bay. Check out more information here. Friend of OaklandGoods Jemal Diamond will have his work on display in HarriOak. See the flier below for details.
Open studios continue next weekend.
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06.01.08
Posted in Events at 9:59 pm by OaklandGoods
Go now! I just returned to an inbox full of messages, one of which said Issues, the best newsstand this side of Chicago, is having a birthday party starting at 3 p.m. Prizes will be raffled off! Beer will be drink! 20 Glen Ave. at Piedmont.
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05.16.08
Posted in Grand Lake, Downtown, Uptown, News, Old Oakland, Events, Rockridge, Gold Coast, Northgate at 10:06 am by OaklandGoods
According to SF Gate, free Spare the Air days will be few and far between this summer. But June 19 is set for free transit, heat warnings or not.
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Yesterday was Bike to Work Day, but the WOBO party is tonight at Mama Buzz, 2318 Telegraph Ave.
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Imbibe with the elite - The Trappist is hosting a private beer tasting Saturday afternoon. Call 510.238.8900 for reservations.
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Saturday is also the first annual Taste of Rockridge event, from noon-8 p.m. Hit it up for free food and great sales.
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In honor of something called Safe Boating Week, The Lake Merritt Boating Center is giving away rentals and the chance to win free classes on Saturday from 11-5 at 658 Bellevue Ave. Should be a perfect day to be on the water.
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There’s a winemaker’s dinner at Franklin Square, 2212 Broadway, on Sunday featuring Southern cuisine paired with Periscope Cellars wines. Winemaker Brenden Eliason will be on hand to talk about making wine in an old submarine factory (and other things). Call 510.251.0100 for reservations.
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04.30.08
Posted in Events at 10:06 pm by OaklandGoods
I’m working on a post about the glory that is chicken and waffles, but it’s been a busy week. And yesterday I stopped by Franklin Square Wine Bar for some nice photos of their new outdoor dining area, but the wind was up, the umbrellas were down, and the people were hiding inside. So much for original art! And so, I leave you with these reminders:
1. Oakland Indie Awards are Friday:
May 2, 2008
5:30pm
Historic Sweet’s Ballroom
$20 online or at the door
Register together with a friend and get a 10% discount
1933 Broadway
2. The aforementioned Franklin Square Wine Bar’s West Coast Wine Tasting happens Sunday, May 4, 2008.
Featuring a tasting of six pinot noirs with an editor from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
6:30 p.m. $25 includes wine and light snacks
2212 Broadway at Franklin
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