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Scream Sorbet: Oakland’s Surprisingly Quiet Farm-To-Cup Shop [CLOSED]

There aren’t many establishments with more deceptive names than Scream Sorbet, a sweet departure located next to the immensely popular Bakesale Betty cafe in Oakland’s Temescal Telegraph District. When we entered the tiny shop...
Restaurant Oakland

Camino: Playing With Fire in Oakland [CLOSED]

Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire! In junior high, “Beavis & Butthead” was popular, and blonde, pyromaniac misfit Beavis would freak out when he saw flames. The owners Camino clearly have a thing for fire as...
Restaurant Sign Oakland

Dopo: Pizza, Lasagna and Lady Day in Oakland [CLOSED]

We had one last opportunity to eat something interesting before leaving Oakland and entering the sucking culinary void that is Interstate 5 between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. It was Monday, so options...
Craft Beer Los Angeles

Week in Pictures: Rotisserie Chicken, Collaborative Brewers + More

Every week involves a seemingly continuous stream of food, drinks and people. Of course not every taste or conversation is post-able, but the range of experiences is usually pretty amazing. Here are some of...
Brewmaster Oakland

Interview: brewmaster Adam Lamoreaux (Linden Street Brewery)

Beer doesn’t have to be based just on ingredients. Sometimes, the liquid that ends up in bottles, cans or kegs can be dictated by surroundings. That was the case on June 10, 2009, when...
Thai Food Oakland

Hawker Fare: Devouring Thai Street Food in Oakland [CLOSED]

If you’re looking for “neck meat,” look elsewhere. A framed “Le Menu” poster above the pass at Hawker Fare may list daily specials, but don’t get your hopes up. Wednesday was supposedly reserved for...