Guidebook for Oakland

Shin-Shin
Guidebook for Oakland

Essentials

Great selection of produce & sustainably caught/raised fish/meat. http://www.berkeleybowl.com/
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Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon St
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Great selection of produce & sustainably caught/raised fish/meat. http://www.berkeleybowl.com/
An alternative grocery store if Berkeley Bowl is closed.
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Whole Foods Market
230 Bay Pl
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An alternative grocery store if Berkeley Bowl is closed.

Food Scene

If you have a few extra bucks to throw around then treat yourselves out here. One of my all time favorite places focusing on hearty American cuisine with a contemporary twist. http://woodtavern.net/
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Wood Tavern
6317 College Ave
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If you have a few extra bucks to throw around then treat yourselves out here. One of my all time favorite places focusing on hearty American cuisine with a contemporary twist. http://woodtavern.net/
Possibly the most heavenly desserts you'll ever experience. Organic ingredients and their coffee is great too. http://www.crixacakes.com/
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Crixa Cakes
2748 Adeline St
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Possibly the most heavenly desserts you'll ever experience. Organic ingredients and their coffee is great too. http://www.crixacakes.com/
Get your caffeine fix just right across the street. Mike the owner will be happy to entertain any questions you may have about the area. Cash only. http://www.jumpnjava.com/
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Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck Ave
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Get your caffeine fix just right across the street. Mike the owner will be happy to entertain any questions you may have about the area. Cash only. http://www.jumpnjava.com/
I absolutely love the pizza here. They sell whole pies only - no slices. Call ahead for your order. When they sell out they close. Cash only. http://emiliaspizzeria.com/
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Emilia's Pizzeria
2995 Shattuck Ave
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I absolutely love the pizza here. They sell whole pies only - no slices. Call ahead for your order. When they sell out they close. Cash only. http://emiliaspizzeria.com/
This is actually more like a bar than a restaurant. Finger lickin' good soul food - best chicken wings and catfish ever! http://www.yelp.com/biz/scends-restaurant-emeryville
Rob Ben’s Restaurant
3627 San Pablo Avenue
This is actually more like a bar than a restaurant. Finger lickin' good soul food - best chicken wings and catfish ever! http://www.yelp.com/biz/scends-restaurant-emeryville
Phat Beets Produce (farmers market) Saturdays 9:30-2:30pm (For some reason this system won't allow me to put a name in for this place)
970 Grace Ave
970 Grace Avenue
Phat Beets Produce (farmers market) Saturdays 9:30-2:30pm (For some reason this system won't allow me to put a name in for this place)
Sundays 9am-1pm
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Temescal Farmer's Market
5300 Claremont Ave
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Sundays 9am-1pm
Great soul food breakfast joint. Cash only.
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Lois the Pie Queen
851 60th St
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Great soul food breakfast joint. Cash only.
This is actually the South Berkeley Farmers' Market Tuesdays 2pm-6:30pm (For some reason it converts to the bakeshop after I save. I don't support this cafe/bakeshop - they only serve coffee in to-go cups even if you're having it in, which isn't good for the environment.)
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South Berkeley (Tuesday) Farmers' Market
63rd Street
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This is actually the South Berkeley Farmers' Market Tuesdays 2pm-6:30pm (For some reason it converts to the bakeshop after I save. I don't support this cafe/bakeshop - they only serve coffee in to-go cups even if you're having it in, which isn't good for the environment.)

Drinks & Nightlife

This karaoke bar represents the quirky diversity of Berkeley at it's finest. Cash only. http://www.nickslounge.com/
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Nick's Lounge
3218 Adeline St
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This karaoke bar represents the quirky diversity of Berkeley at it's finest. Cash only. http://www.nickslounge.com/
Proudly boasting to be the oldest gay bar in the nation. http://www.whitehorsebar.com/
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White Horse Inn
6551 Telegraph Ave
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Proudly boasting to be the oldest gay bar in the nation. http://www.whitehorsebar.com/
Their amber and IPA are wonderful
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Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge
1763 Alcatraz Ave
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Their amber and IPA are wonderful

Parks & Nature

It may hurt going up, but you'll forget about the pain once you're experiencing the breathtaking views. Entrance is through Stonewall Road. http://www.ebparks.org/parks/claremont_canyon
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Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
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It may hurt going up, but you'll forget about the pain once you're experiencing the breathtaking views. Entrance is through Stonewall Road. http://www.ebparks.org/parks/claremont_canyon

Shopping

On the weekends at the Ashby BART station. Try the Cameroonian food stand!
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Berkeley Flea Market
1937 Ashby Ave
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On the weekends at the Ashby BART station. Try the Cameroonian food stand!

Getting Around

Cheap place to rent cars.
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Rent-A-Relic
5501 Telegraph Ave
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Cheap place to rent cars.
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Adeline St & Ashby BART Station
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