Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• food + drink A daily-changing menu of classic soul food dishes, such as oxtails, chitterlings, and smothered steak, gives credence to Nellie’s motto: “Like having down-home Sunday dinner every day.” Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. smokey Blues BArBeQue 3415 W. Telegraph Ave. (510) 350-8101 www.smokeybluesbarbeque.com thai sABuy sABuy 5231 College Ave. (510) 653-8587 This café features an enclosed patio and the freshest ingredients from Chinatown. Lunch Mon.–Sat., dinner daily. siAm BAy AutHentiC tHAi Cuisine 1009 Clay St. (510) 452-1499 Delicious beef, chicken, and tofu curries are the standouts here, plus fried noodles and pad thai. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. Vegeta rian new world veGetAriAn Cuisine 464 Eighth St. (510) 444-2891 This creative spot offers dishes ranging from warm cajun tofu to okra gumbo and Thai fish. Lunch and dinner daily. Sit-down barbecue restaurant and blues club that delivers southern-style recipes handed down from owner Carl Jackson’s mother. The barbecue house produces meat that is slowly cooked and prepared over hickory and oak wood. Live blues music Fri. and Sat. Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. Viet na mese Golden lotus 1301 Franklin St. (510) 893-0383 www.goldenlotusvege.com This popular vegetarian restaurant features faux-meat dishes, such as tamarind beef and Yoshi’s nightlife THE CITy COMES ALIVE AT NIGHT, with venues ranging from intimate blues clubs to brewpubs and dance halls. The vibrant music scene means you can enjoy almost any sounds—from jazz, blues, and hip-hop to zydeco, rock, and bluegrass. Air lounGe & BAr 492 Ninth St. (510) 444-2377 www.airoakland.com Jessos seAfood restAurAnt & CABAret 901 Washington St. (510) 451-1561 www.jessos.com oAklAnd-AlAmedA County Coliseum And orACle ArenA 7000 Coliseum Way (510) 569-2121 www.coliseum.com At one of the city’s hot spots, groove in an ultramodern setting to soul, downtempo, and worldbeat music on the dance floor. BenCH And BAr 2111 Franklin St. (510) 444-2266 www.bench-and-bar.com There’s plenty of mouthwatering soul food—and soulful sounds, too—at this Old Oakland destination. Live music Wed.–Sat. kimBAll’s CArnivAl 215 Washington St. (510) 444-6979 www.kimballscarnival.com These major venues offer concerts by headlining entertainers throughout the year. oAsis restAurAnt And BAr 135 12th St. (510) 763-0404 Gay clientele frequent this Latin dance bar, which offers an array of live entertainment nightly. CAto’s Ale House 3891 Piedmont Ave. (510) 655-3349 www.mrcato.com Beer, soju cocktails, wine, and pub food are on tap at this stylish joint. Music alternates between live blues, jazz, and DJs. CluB Anton 428 Third St. (510) 463-0165 www.clubanton.com A vital component of Jack London Square’s nightlife, Kimball’s specialty is R&B for the 30-plus crowd. Dancing Fri.–Sat. and live music. lukA’s tAProom & lounGe 2221 Broadway (510) 451-4677 www.lukasoakland.com Rock to the DJ’s rhythms— everything from reggae, R&B, and funk to house music—while savoring a late-night Nigerian dinner and drinks from a full bar. Live reggae Wed. nights. Wed.–Sun. until 2 a.m. PACifiC CoAst BrewinG ComPAny 906 Washington St. (510) 836-2739 www.pacificcoastbrewing.com (510) 444-7224 Candles and crimson lights create the hip ambience at this nightspot. Mix it up on the dance floor, show off your pool stroke, or sip cocktails at the bar. stork CluB 2330 Telegraph Ave. (510) 444-6174 www.storkcluboakland.com tHe wHite Horse inn 6551 Telegraph Ave. (510) 652-3820 www.whitehorsebar.com This Latin jazz club has a big dance floor and features drinks such as Hot Latin Nights. Heinold’s first And lAst CHAnCe sAloon 48 Webster St. Jack London Square (510) 839-6761 www.heinoldsfirstand lastchance.com This upscale lounge and restaurant serves Belgian beers and California brasserie cuisine. Live music and DJs in the lounge play everything from funk to punk. There’s also a pool room with a wicked juke box. mAxwell’s restAurAnt & lounGe 341 13th St. (510) 839-6169 www.maxwellslounge.com Enjoy locally made microbrews and great food while relaxing in the heated beer garden or watching sporting events on four TVs. Free WiFi. Lunch and dinner daily. Q’s At everett And Jones 126 Broadway (510) 663-2350 www.eandjbbq.com Adorned with Christmas lights and tinsel, this happening club offers imaginative punk and rock, plus a full bar, a pool table, pinball machines, and Ms. Pac-Man. tHe trAPPist 460 Eighth St., Oakland (510) 238-8900 www.thetrappist.com At the East Bay’s landmark gay bar, men and women dance to house and Top 40 music Thurs.–Sat. nights. Throughout the week, enjoy themed nights and video games, plus bigscreen TVs. yosHi’s 510 Embarcadero West (510) 238-9200 www.yoshis.com courtesy of yoshi’s Enjoy a cool beverage and top-notch people watching any time of day at this colorful, historic waterfront pub, once frequented by author Jack London. At this sophisticated venue, get energized by live performances and film screenings, or boogie down on R&B Fridays. Tasteful live music and a full bar complement the acclaimed barbecue and ribs at this local favorite. ruBy room 132 14th St. Specializing in artisan Belgian, Dutch, French, and American microbrews, this pub features 15 rotating taps and more than 140 specialty bottles. Sophisticates flock here for top flight jazz by national and international headliners 363 days a year. FYI: USA Today has named Yoshi’s one of the 10 great places for a jazzy night out. oakland | california 37 http://www.smokeybluesbarbeque.com http://www.goldenlotusvege.com http://www.airoakland.com http://www.jessos.com http://www.coliseum.com http://www.bench-and-bar.com http://www.kimballscarnival.com http://www.mrcato.com http://www.whitehorsebar.com http://www.pacificcoastbrewing.com http://www.lukasoakland.com http://www.storkcluboakland.com http://www.clubanton.com http://www.yoshis.com http://www.eandjbbq.com http://www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com http://www.thetrappist.com http://www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com http://www.maxwellslounge.com

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