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Oakland Restaurant Week Edition |
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Experience Oakland's Culinary Renaissance
 Now that the holidays have come and gone, it's time to dine out during the third annual Oakland Restaurant Week, part of California Restaurant Month. Get out and try a new restaurant that you've been meaning to visit, or experience a special menu at an old favorite. More than 40 top restaurants in several neighborhoods are participating, including Chinatown, Downtown, Grand Lake, Jack London Square, Montclair Village, Old Oakland, Rockridge, Temescal, Uptown, and more. Book your reservations today at oaklandrestaurantweek.org. Be sure to tag your food photos with the #OaklandLoveIt and #OaklandRestaurantWeek hashtags on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and stay up-to-date on the latest information. |
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Kick-Off Events
Get excited for Oakland Restaurant Week with a foodie- focused food panel, held Friday, January 18 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Meet some of Oakland's most well-beloved food entrepreneurs and learn how they engage with the local restaurant industry. Speakers include Adam Lamoreaux of Linden Street Brewery and Reem Rahim of Numi Tea. To RSVP, email Margot Prado at mprado@oaklandnet.com. Space is limited. Jack London Square's newest neighbor Nido will hold their official Grand Opening as a part of Oakland Restaurant Week, along with PieTisserie. Enjoy Grand Opening specials and the prix fixe menu for Restaurant Week. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. |
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Oakland's Tanya Holland is "Chef of the Year"
 Tanya Holland, acclaimed chef and owner of Brown Sugar Kitchen and B-Side BBQ, will be celebrated as the California Chef/Restaurateur of the Year at the California Travel Summit. Holland was the chosen recipient for the award based on her success in creating not one, but two, dining establishments that exemplify the best in culinary arts. She has been recognized as a leader in Oakland's rising restaurant scene, and this year, the City of Oakland named June 5 "Tanya Holland Day," acknowledging her positive impact on Oakland. Holland will also be featured on the Knife Point Chef Interviews on January 14 as a part of California Restaurant Month. Get a taste of Holland's delicious barbecue during Oakland Restaurant Week at B-Side BBQ.
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Make a Day of Oakland Restaurant Week
Looking for an easy way to restaurant hop during Oakland  Restaurant Week? Take the free B-Shuttle along Broadway, connecting all of the restaurants between Jack London Square and Uptown Oakland. Enjoy an activity such as Saturday Stroll, a show at the Paramount or Fox Theater, or kayaking in the estuary and end at one of the participating restaurants. For events happening during Oakland Restaurant Week, see visitoakland.org/calendar. |
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Congratulations to Old Oakland
 Diablo Magazine named Old Oakland as a top Dining Destination in 2012. Get a taste of one of the neighborhood favorites such as Tamarindo Antojeria or District Oakland during Oakland Restaurant Week. Tamarindo will offer a $40 prix fixe menu for dinner, and District will include a $30 prix fixe dinner offering, including options such as house smoked wild salmon, lamb meatballs, and bourbon bread pudding. New restaurants will soon be coming into the neighborhood as well, such as Rosamunde Sausage. Try this delicious new culinary hub next time you visit Oakland. |
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Give the Gift of Marqeta for Restaurant Week
Get 25% more to spend at Oakland's top restaurants
during Oakland Restaurant Week! Enjoy Oakland's vibrant restaurant scene and support Oakland Public Schools by purchasing a card. Dining Levels include Taste of Oakland ($40 + 10), Dinner for Two ($80 + 20), Party of Four ($200 + 50), or Indulge Oakland ($400 + 100). Marqeta members participating in Restaurant Week include Amba, Barlata, Level Two at the Marriott, Ozumo, Pican, and Spice Monkey. |
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Calendar of Events
Check out the latest festivals, markets and culinary happenings at Visit Oakland's Calendar of Events.
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Neighborhood Maps
The
Visit Oakland interactive
Neighborhood Maps let you explore the streets, helping find cafes and restaurants near other businesses.
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Oakland Recipes
Find inspiration for dinner tonight at Visit Oakland's Recipes section. You'll find favorites from local restaurants, cafes and bars. |
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