Say goodbye to another beloved breakfast spot, Lakeshore Cafe in Oakland. They originally opened 22 years ago and have been a go-to for many folks from The Town as the best place for a full breakfast that won’t break the bank. It’s their last weekend in business. In an Instagram post announcing the closure, the owners of Lakeshore Cafe mention that May 27th will be their last day of business.

Editor’s note January 24th, 2024: Since writing this original interview, Chef Davis has been nominated by The James Beard Foundation as Best Chef in California as well as opened his restaurant in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. His food is comforting, delicious and full of nostalgia while still being elevated.

I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available

On Wednesday, May 18th, beloved co-owner of Filipino restaurant Lucky Three Seven, Jun Anabo(Jun Jun), was shot and killed in front of his Oakland restaurant. We learned via the Lucky Three Seven Facebook page that this happened while his 11-year old son stood close by. According to a friend, six

There’s a transforming space in Oakland that may not call itself a pub but will function more like actual public houses of years past than any other place around. Pubs were once places where people gathered for much more than a pint and warm meal. They were community centers in