Guidebook for Oakland

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Guidebook for Oakland

Food Scene

Not just because Anthony Bourdain (RIP) said it was the best fried chicken he had ever tasted, but because the food IS outstanding and the vibe transports you to the tropics. Order the, creole salad, fried chicken and creole doughnuts. And if you're a cocktail drinker, ask for the drum & bass.
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Miss Ollie's
901 Washington St
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Not just because Anthony Bourdain (RIP) said it was the best fried chicken he had ever tasted, but because the food IS outstanding and the vibe transports you to the tropics. Order the, creole salad, fried chicken and creole doughnuts. And if you're a cocktail drinker, ask for the drum & bass.
Because it's slightly different from the normal Thai menu. Try the panko fish or the seabass. Actually everything is good!
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Summer Summer Thai Eatery
5885 Hollis St
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Because it's slightly different from the normal Thai menu. Try the panko fish or the seabass. Actually everything is good!
Their hours have changed a bit so best to check their website. But these are the best waffles I've eaten (cornmeal, which makes them lighter and flakey). http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/
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Brown Sugar Kitchen
2295 Broadway
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Their hours have changed a bit so best to check their website. But these are the best waffles I've eaten (cornmeal, which makes them lighter and flakey). http://www.brownsugarkitchen.com/
Happy hour on the lake!
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Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside Dr
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Happy hour on the lake!

Arts & Culture

Friday nights at Oakland Museum. Food trucks and music and free admission to the main portion of museum. Small fee for special exhibits.
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Oakland Muzej Kalifornije
1000 Oak St
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Friday nights at Oakland Museum. Food trucks and music and free admission to the main portion of museum. Small fee for special exhibits.

Shopping

Many of the popular shopping mall stores can be found here. As well as a large AMC theater.
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Bay Street
Bay Street
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Many of the popular shopping mall stores can be found here. As well as a large AMC theater.
3 quick train stops away in SF. Everything you expect is there + another large multi-theater cinema.
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Westfield San Francisco Centar
865 Market St
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3 quick train stops away in SF. Everything you expect is there + another large multi-theater cinema.
For local Oakland artisan goodies. Apparel, vintage, household items.
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Owl N Wood
471 9th St
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For local Oakland artisan goodies. Apparel, vintage, household items.

Essentials

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Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore Ave
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One of the best grocery stores in the bay! From bulk foods to a huge variety of produce, to healthy beauty products to beautiful fresh flowers, this is a one stop shop.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
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One of the best grocery stores in the bay! From bulk foods to a huge variety of produce, to healthy beauty products to beautiful fresh flowers, this is a one stop shop.

Getting Around

$2 for 30mins.
Ford GoBike Station
$2 for 30mins.
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West Oakland station
1451 7th St
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MacArthur Station
555 40th St
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Parks & Nature

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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt Boulevard
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