- Special Sections, Taste, Sep 29, 2009
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Oakland, America's Next Great Dining Town
Bye-bye, Berkeley. So long, San Francisco. A wave of new restaurants suggests that Oakland is now the Bay Area's dining destination.
- Special Sections, Fall Arts, Aug 31, 2011
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Oakland East Bay Symphony Puts Community First
The Oakland organization reaches out to diverse audiences with its programming and education.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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And the Winners Are...
Here's who took top honors in our second-annual Bars, Clubs, and Coffeehouses Reader Survey.
- 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, Taste, Sep 28, 2011
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Oakland's Top Ten
Oakland didn't exactly become America's new food mecca, but it's still a great place to eat. Here are ten reasons why.
- Special Sections, Taste, Mar 30, 2011
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Thirsting for Extreme Beers
In the East Bay, the highly alcoholic, intensely bitter Double IPAs have gained in popularity.
- Special Sections, Summer Guide, May 12, 2010
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Bare Soles: Behind the Barefoot Running Boom
Why some East Bay runners are saying so long to their shoes.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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Oakland Has Soul, Again
The best soul nights in town don't merely draw crowds — they also incubate talent.
- Special Sections, Educations & Careers, Apr 27, 2011
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The Recession-Era Entrepreneur
Economic necessity and the ease of social media create the perfect storm for a new crop of DIY businesses.
- Special Sections, Insider's Guide, Feb 24, 2010
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PROFILE: Briana Miller and Steve Loewinsohn
Oakland Couple Blogs Up College Avenue Restaurant Scene
- Special Sections, Insider's Guide, Feb 23, 2011
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Far From the Maddening Crowds
Art Murmur keeps expanding beyond its original borders.
- Special Sections, Insider's Guide, Feb 23, 2011
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Shopping for Every Occasion
There's a treasure trove in the East Bay — if you know where to look.
- Special Sections, Educations & Careers, Aug 10, 2011
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Thinking About a Career in Yoga?
Be prepared to hustle. The Bay Area is saturated with yoga-instructor hopefuls.
- Special Sections, Educations & Careers, Apr 27, 2011
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No Habla Español?
Although targeted to native-Spanish speakers, two-way immersion classes are in high demand among English-speaking students in Berkeley.
- 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 27, 2010
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And the Winners Are ...
Presenting the results of our first reader survey of Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses. We asked the questions and you answered them.
- 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.
- Special Sections, Holiday Guide, Nov 23, 2011
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A Reasonable Gift Guide
Gifts and stores that are off the beaten path and worth checking out.
- Special Sections, Parody, Apr 1, 2009
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From the Compost Bin to the Dinner Table
Second Life Cafe leads the way in the "ripe food" movement.
- Special Sections, Bars, Clubs, & Coffeehouses, Oct 26, 2011
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Beer Buds
The East Bay's growing craft-beer scene is built on camaraderie and cooperation.
