Oakland Local Lists
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by DesignDork
These are a few of my favorite things..
In this list: Townhouse Bar and Grill, Coach Sushi, Burgermeister, Flavor Of India
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
If tattoos were once the insignia of sailors, bikers and inmates, they're now so accepted around here that it's not hard to find a young chef or graphic designer with more ink than an entire chapter of the Hells Angels. Luckily, anyone looking to get tatted is… more
In this list: Black & Blue Tattoo, Body Manipulations, Everlasting Tattoo, Tattoo City
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Do-It-Yourself Craft Classes in SF
Blame the economy, blame the percentage of creatives in this city, blame our love of all things homemade--whatever the reason, the DIY ethos thrives in San Francisco, as evidenced by the popularity of Indie Mart, Maker Faire and street food carts citywide. To… more
In this list: Public Glass, The Crucible, RayKo Photo Center, Urban Knitting
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
As much as you're jonesing for some of Mom's pumpkin pie, it might not make sense to spend money and PTO on a trip home for Thanksgiving when the economy's in the dumps. Instead of sulking alone, band together with the other T-Day orphans and consult our guide… more
In this list: Tommy's Joynt, Pops Bar, Kezar Pub & Restaurant, Home Restaurant & Bar on Market St.
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
East Bay Boom: New Spots to Eat, Drink and Play in Oakland
As much as SFers like to think they live on the better side of the bay, Oakland's got a lot worth fighting for these days: a love-it-or-leave-it attitude, cheaper rents and now the emergence of some serious hot spots offering food, drinks and entertainment… more
In this list: Ozumo, Fox Theater - Oakland, Sidebar, Brick Pig's House
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Strange Bazaars: Exploring SF's Ethnic Markets
Besides a few dusty bottles of fish sauce in the "Asian food" aisle, Safeway is as dull and unexotic as you can get. But visit one of the city's many ethnic markets and you'll be transported to another world by the smell of exotic spices, transfixed by strange… more
In this list: Bombay Bazar, La Palma Mexicatessen, Nijiya Market, Seakor Polish Delicatessan
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by Patrick Heig
Citysearch Editor
Back when a man's appreciation of beer was measured by the size of his belly, few could have imagined the quintessential everyman drink being judged on its nose and finish and paired with gourmet food by beer stewards. But several new beer halls are doing just… more
In this list: City Beer Store, BIN 38, Monk's Kettle, La Trappe
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
San Francisco Spa Week: Fall 2009
For those of us not quite pulling in six figures a year, it's hard to justify all the $100-and-up organic tea tree facials, Swedish aromatherapy massages, 90-minute mani/pedi sessions and lasered bikini lines. But during the bi-annual Spa Week, Sept. 14-20,… more
In this list: Mary The-Skin Care, Surfaces The Spa, Eden Day Spa, Sports Club/La
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Don't Call It a Staycation: Getting Away Without Going Far
Staycations are so last year--gas prices are almost affordable now and flights are downright cheap--but you may still want to hold off on that trip to Peru until after the next round of layoffs. Fortunately, we're surrounded by places people fly thousands of… more
In this list: El Bonita Motel, August Briggs Wines, Redd, Napa Valley Balloons Inc
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Comeback Kids: Sometimes the Second Time's a Charm
In these times of economic meltdown, the cryptic "closed for renovations" sign often translates to closed for good. But occasionally, a business's revitalization efforts--be it in the form of a simple menu change, a new coat of paint or the drastic complete… more
In this list: Scala's Bistro, Pickles Restaurant, Washington Square Bar and Grill, California Academy of Sciences
