Oakland

For what’s hot, many a San Franciscan is looking across the Bay to Oakland’s cutting-edge music scene, restaurants, and bars.

EXPLORE ANOTHER NEIGHBORHOOD:

Yoshi's

510 Embarcadero W 510-238-9200

If you like your sushi with a side of jazz, the Oaktown institution has you covered. If chef Sho Kamaro’s innovative Japanese cuisine isn’t enough, some of the best jazz acts in the country make a pilgrimage to play in this 330-seat club.

Photo: Courtesy of Yoshi’s

Fox Theater

1807 Telegraph Ave 800-745-3000

After a massive renovation, this uptown theater retains its classic cool: Witness the gold detailing, opulent red curtains, and The Den, its very own bar serving specialty cocktails. It’s more old-school parlor than concert venue, and we like it that way.

Photo: Courtesy of Fox Theater

Flora

1900 Telegraph Ave 510-286-0100

Flora is your ticket to a bygone era, when women got dolled up for dinner and men were, well, men. An opulent art deco interior might entice you to enter, while classic cocktails and reinvented American cuisine are reasons to linger.

Photo: Courtesy of Flora

The Paramount Theatre

2025 Broadway 510-465-6400

With its opulent art deco interior, The Paramount is a magical place to see a show, be it the symphony, your favorite band, or a comedy showcase.

Photo: David Wakely / Courtesy of The Paramount Theatre

Camino

3917 Grand Ave 510-547-5035

Homey elements (lots of exposed brick, a massive stone hearth) meet urban cool at Camino, where a brief menu of lusty Cal-Med dishes features the likes of whole, spit-roasted meats. Go feed your inner carnivore.

Photo: John Foxx / Getty Images

COMMENTS

Posted by glammother on Oct 8, 2009 12:48:19 AM

dont let Oakland fool ya! check out the new flavors in the Uptown District of downtown Oakland like Z bar and cafe, Ozuma, Mimosa and the new southern cuisine restaraunt Pican!