Step into Cafe Gabriela, a beloved Oakland gem founded in 2010 by Penny Baldado, a formerly undocumented, queer immigrant from the Philippines. Named in honor of Filipina revolutionary Gabriela Silang, the cafe embodies her spirit of courage and passion.

JR Ramen Station is a cozy and welcoming restaurant known for serving up some of the best ramen dishes in the Bay Area. Each bowl is carefully crafted with flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and a variety of fresh toppings to choose from.

Brown Sugar Kitchen is a popular Oakland restaurant owned by Top Chef and Iron Chef America alum Tanya Holland, serving up delicious soul food dishes like chicken and waffles, gumbo, and cornmeal waffles in a cozy, bustling atmosphere.

If you're a mac and cheese lover, you should definitely check out Homeroom in Oakland, they have a delicious menu, including classic elbow macaroni and unique twists, with a variety of toppings and add-ons that will elevate your mac and cheese experience.

Binny’s presents a tailored menu of original and classic cocktails with shareable plates of uncomplicated, veritable bites.

Good things come in small packages! Javi’s cooking offers a variety of authentic, Argentine empanadas made with fresh, local ingredients, and are baked fresh daily