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Mediterranean sips + snacks: Sip your way through Spain, Southern France, Italy, North Africa, and the Levant at Mile Limit Wine Bar & Shop, the La Marcha crew’s spot for Mediterranean tapas and a sharp wine list that swings from NorCal benchmarks to low-intervention gems.
Treasure hunt, but chic: Whether your living room needs a character upgrade or you just love the thrill of a great find, Second Home in Downtown Alameda curates sustainable furniture, glassware, textiles, and art that feels lovingly collected, not random.
Comforting Lao flavors: Family-run and low-key, Vientian Cafe nails the Oakland weeknight craving with soulful Lao specialties alongside Thai and Vietnamese standbys.
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The Bay Area is home to numerous events, including the Walnut Creek Aquanuts' four nights of artistic swimming at Clarke Memorial Swim Center.
Full story at diablomag.com ↗
Thai restaurant Payakk is located in the Oakland Hills and Merriewood neighborhood of Merrieway.
Full story at sfgate.com ↗
A new Banksy Art Exhibit is set to open at the Henry J.
Full story at kron4.com ↗
Dozens of teenage patients at Kaiser Permanente Oakland, California, were treated to prom night by the hospital.
Full story at abc7news.com ↗
OAK San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has announced its first-ever iHeartRadio “OAK Suitcase Party” giveaway, which will send two lucky passengers from Oakland to Las Vegas for an all-expenses paid weekend at the iHeartradio music festival.
Full story at portofoakland.com ↗
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