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 News at 9:09 pm by OaklandGoods
DeLauer’s Super Newsstand appears to be safe… for now.
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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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06.13.08
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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05.21.08
Posted in GoodEats, GoodLife, Grand Lake, News at 4:20 pm by OaklandGoods
You know I like to dine at new venues before writing them up extensively, so I’ll keep it short: The long-awaited Camino is open. I hear it’s wood-fired heaven.
3917 grand ave
510.547.5035
www.caminorestaurant.com
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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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05.06.08
Posted in News at 5:58 pm by OaklandGoods
Details from the Chron about the lovely Franklin Square re-do. It was a joint effort between the owners and the city. As soon as they get those umbrellas back up, you’ll get your photo.
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04.25.08
Posted in News, Old Oakland at 10:07 pm by OaklandGoods
It shouldn’t be news to the Tribune staff the Old Oakland is hopping at night, especially since the opening of the Trappist, but there is a nice mention that the Washington Inn’s restaurant is getting revamped. Now can the whole place have a re-do? Turn it into a cute boutique hotel, please!
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04.24.08
Posted in News, Events at 9:59 pm by OaklandGoods
If you’ll recall, the 2007 Bay Area Derby Girls‘ season was disrupted by an overzealous fire marshall and the relocation of bouts to (gasp) San Jose. Now the Oakland Outlaws are back on home turf! See them skate in the first bout of the season against the San Francisco ShEvil Dead at Dry Ice this Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m.
Advance tickets are available online at http://www.bayareaderbygirls.com/events.
image from BAD Girls of Roller Derby on Flickr.com
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