Portal

1611 2nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
510-663-7678
PortalOakland.com
Oakland-East

Veggie-centric small plates, microbrews, and gorgeous lake views rule at this new beer garden and restaurant, located along the southeast side of Lake Merritt. The best thing about Portal, a veggie-centric restaurant and beer garden a stone’s throw from Oakland’s Lake Merritt,…

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Free Wormhole Wednesdays (DJ & Dance)

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Most Popular Stories

Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.

We sampled three versions: at The Melt, Sacred Wheel Cheese Shop, and Bar Dogwood.

A weekend of poetry parties at various East Bay residences.

At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.

Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.

New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.

Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.

Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.

Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.

Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.

Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.

West Egg salad.

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