Just Opened I mentioned Slow before, but to recap, it’s chef/owner Kyle Anderson’s inexpensive, casual gourmet restaurant.  Slow officially opened on 8/6 with seasonal lunches (around $6) and dinners (around $12) served in the 30 seat restaurant and 30 seat patio. Meals will also be... »

Two more bars are open in Oakland: The owners are Asian American, but the name of their new bar “plays upon and reinforces racist and sexist stereotypes about Asian women.”  Even with the controversy, Geisha is now open.  According to Oakland Trib’s Night Owl,... »

The Free Broadway Shuttle just launched in Oakland last week.  Get on the green bus, which stops at marked stops on Broadway Ave. every 10-15 minutes between Grand Ave. and Jack London Square, Mon – Fri, 7am – 7pm.  It’s best for lunch,... »

Middle East Market is a specialty grocery store that just started serving special Friday Night Dinners.  Lamb shank, chicken and rice with lima beans and dill were served last week, but the menu will change. 2054 ... »

Just opened Lanesplitter, the East Bay New York pizza chain, has been adding branches, with the LakeMerritt pit stop opening last year.  The newest pub opened in Emeryville on Thursday.  They aren’t serving beer yet, but pizza is available from 11 am to midnight everyday. 3645 San... »

Taste different wines and stroll through Downtown Walnut Creek during the Third Annual Wine Walk in Downtown Walnut Creek. Wed, 6/23, 6 – 9 pm $25 in advance, $30 at the door Urban Legend’s barrel tasting is next weekend.  Sample their 2009 wines (Dolcetto, Tempranillo, Malbec, Syrah)... »