- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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Gimme a Beer, Hold the Shot
Beer-only taverns appeal to drinkers searching for a bargain.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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Redevelopment in Downtown Oakland Comes with a Soundtrack
New cafes and bars in Oakland incorporate live music into their repertoire.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 24, 2012
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From Grape to Glass
How a few East Bay wineries and bar owners are changing the way we drink wine.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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Fair Trade Coffee 2.0
Some local roasters believe that the goals of fair trade can be achieved without official certification.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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A Brief Guide to Food and Coffee Pairing
Yet more proof that coffee is the new wine.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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A Cup of Coffee With Your Wi-Fi?
As too many laptops threaten to turn local cafes into study halls, cafe managers seek solutions.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 24, 2012
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Thick, Sweet, and Strong
Is Hong Kong-style milk tea the next tannic tsunami?
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 24, 2012
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Building a Better Bar Bite
Forget peanuts and French fries. The East Bay's bars are now home to a new kind of pub grub — and in fact, some of the best and most adventurous food out there, period.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 24, 2012
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When Beans Meet Booze
Coffee cocktails give "java jive" a whole new meaning.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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Q: Where's a Good Pub Quiz in the East Bay?
A: All over.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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The Truth About Your Coffee
There are a million local cafes. But what's the difference between them? Turns out it's the way their coffee is roasted.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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A Guide to Vegan Cocktails
They're a lot more complicated than simply excluding the cream.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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Once-Classic Cocktails Are Making a Comeback
Whether mint juleps or Zombies, retro drinks are back in a big way.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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Bars As Meet Markets
Do people still get laid by going to bars? Did they ever?
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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Pisco, Presently
Peru's favorite drink is staking a claim in East Bay bars.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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Crack of Dawn, Dead of Night at East Bay Cafes
Coffeehouses that open early and close late are like ports in a storm.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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Ladies' Night
The East Bay is home to a growing cadre of female bar owners. Just don't ask them where their husbands are.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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Our Comprehensive Guide to East Bay Bars, Clubs, and Coffeehouses
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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Celebranded Bars
In Oakland, many bar owners started out as local celebrities.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 27, 2010
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Oakland's Municipal Code: What a Tease
City law doesn't just ban strip clubs. It also prohibits burlesque, bikinis, ass cleavage, and many evening dresses.
