05.16.08

Mark Your Calendars, it’s a Things to Do Round-up for a Busy Oakland Weekend

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.

11.20.07

The Good News Cafe

Posted in GoodEats, Gold Coast at 1:51 pm by OaklandGoods

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The bad news first: I had a long post all planned, but an icky flu is keeping me from going out for photos.

The Good News Cafe: Yesterday, while wandering near the lake, I came across the Good News Cafe in the Gold Coast neighborhood. It’s a sweet neighborhood coffee joint, around for just over a year, that’s so tiny it seats just four inside and four outside. But what they lack in size is made up for in charm. The little spot serves espresso, teas, bagel sandwiches, smoothies, and cocoa. Wi-Fi is available and the pro-neighborhood vibe is in effect.

Turn the corner next time you pass The Essex on a walk around the lake - you can’t miss it.

good news cafe

155 17th street at madison

510.834.0616

6:30 am - 7:30 pm