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FEATURED EVENT!

13th Annual Art & Soul Oakland

August 2013
The festival that launched downtown Oakland’s transformation as the Bay Area’s hottest dining and arts scene, Art & Soul Oakland will sizzle this year with two art- and music-packed days featuring live jazz, rock, gospel, E.D.M., punk, honky-tonk, metal, world, Latin, folk, R&B, and blues music performed by national recording artists and top local talent. This year’s event also features late-night hours on Saturday; epic scales of art installations, film projections, and light-based art from local artists including de Young Museum artist fellows and artist-in-residence alumni, American Steel, and others; hundreds of artisan booths; gourmet global cuisine and mobile food trucks; and for kids, carnival rides, music, art activities and costumed characters. Easy to get to and fun for all, the 12th annual Art & Soul Oakland offers direct access via public transit in addition to free parking for cars and bikes.

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25th Street Collective
A collective of local, sustainable businesses offering slow-food and slow-fashion artisanal items.
477 25th St.
Tu-Sa 11a-11p; 1st Fr 6-10p
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www.25thstreetcollective.com



Authentic Bagel Company
Opening July 1. Information forthcoming from cafe.
463 2nd St., (510) 459-1201

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www.abagelcompany.com


Awaken Cafe
A world-class, organic espresso bar and art gallery in the heart of downtown Oakland. New Broadway location is now open.
1429 Broadway 510-836-2058,

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www.awakencafe.com
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Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Ice cream, sorbets and yogurts with all-natural ingredients, right by the ferry terminal in Jack London Square.
505 Embarcadero West, 510-663-3477,
Su-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-11p Cash only.
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Bittersweet Cafe
Quick and delectable breakfast and lunch items with everything is housemade from the creamy yogurt and fresh bread to the delicious chocolate.
1438 Broadway, 510-238-8700
M-F 8a-6p
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www.bittersweetcafe.com/store_downtown.html
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Bulldog Coffeeshop
Lattes, smoothies and Italian sodas as well as pastries and baked goods. Celebrating five years.
1739 Broadway, 510-459-9346,
M-F 10a-7p, Sa 11a-7p Cash only.
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Cafe Gabriela
Information forthcoming from venue.
988 Broadway 510-763-2233

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Café Lizzi

461 Second St.
M-F 6:30a-2:30p; Sa 7a-3:30p
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Café Van Kleef Contemporary Art Gallery
A side street of Paris. Jazz, Blues and R&B. Bedecked with artifacts from around the world, its bar is “as hip as anything in the Mission District, but friendlier” says the San Francisco Chronicle.
1621 Telegraph Ave., 510-763-7711,
M-Sa 4p-12a
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www.cafevankleef.com
Cafe Full Bar Live Music


Caffé 817
Simple and elegant-legendary coffees, breakfast and lunch.
817 Washington St., 510-271-7965,
M-F 7:30a-4p, Sa 8a-3p
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Food Cafe


Chop Bar
In Oakland's Jack London Square neighborhood serving breakfast, lunch and dinner using the finest ingredients found in the Bay Area.
247 4th St., #111, 510.834.CHOP (2467)
M-F 7a-3p, Tu-Th 5:30-10p, F 5:30-11p, Sa 9a-3p & 5:30-11p, Su 9a-3p & 6-8:30p; Happy Hour Tu-F 4:30-6p
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www.oaklandchopbar.com
FoodBeer & Wine Only


Cock-A-Doodle Café
Very inviting café atmosphere, attentive service and great tasting and varied food selection. New California cuisine with Latin influence.
719 Washington St., (510) 465-5400
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Cafe Food


Commonwealth Cafe and Public House
Cafe & pub featuring British-style craft beers, pub food and always showing live European football matches.
2882 Telegraph Ave. 510-663-3001
M-Sa 9a-10:30p; Su 9a-3:30p
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www.cmonoakland.com
Food Beer & Wine Only Cafe


Encuentro Cafe and Wine Bar
Organic vegetarian and vegan cuisine with organic wine and beer by the glass.
202 Second St., 510-832-9463
M-Sa 5-10p
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www.encuentrooakland.com
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Farley's East
Servicing artisan coffee, beer & wine, gourmet paninis and salads in a great space for people to gather to eat & drink, work and enjoy good company.
33 Grand Ave., 510-835-7898
M-Tu 7a-7p; W-F 7a-9p; Sa-Su 8a-6p
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www.farleyscoffee.com
Beer & Wine OnlyFood


Fat Cat Cafe
Just a block away from the Fox Oakland Theater, the cafe dishes out delicious bowls of soup and hearty sandwiches.
1720 Telegraph Ave. 510-663-0698
M-F 7:30a-6pm, Sa 12-6p, open late when Fox Theater has shows and First F
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www.fatcatcafeoakland.com
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Hopscotch
Japanese-inspired bistro and bar located two blocks from the Fox Theater.
1915 San Pablo Ave., 510-788-6217
Tu-Sa 11a-11p; Su 10a-11p
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www.hopscotchoakland.com
Food Full Bar


Jahva House
Pastries, sandwiches, blended drinks. Spoken Word and Poetry.
1428 Alice St., 510-836-5282,
M-F 7a-6p, F-Su 8a-6p, Cash only
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Food Cafe Live Music


Lungomare
Cuisine inspired by coastal Italy. Restaurant has bar and lounge area plus outdoor patio. Adjacent cafe open for morning coffee and pastries.
1 Broadway, (Jack London Square), (510) 444-7171
M-Th 7a-10p; F 7a-11p; Sa 8a-11p; Su 8a-10p
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www.lungomareoakland.com
FoodFull Bar


OB’s Coffee Shop
Come enjoy a home-style breakfast & lunch atmosphere. Daily lunch special & all day fresh coffee.
729 Washington St., 510-268-9696,
M-Sa 7:30a-3:30p
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Spice Monkey
A playful new café serving international cuisine with beautiful service. Relax with good food.
1628 Webster St., 510-268-0170,
M-F 11a-10p, Sa 5-10p,
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www.spicemonkeycafe.com
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Stag's Lunchette
Opening soon. Information forthcoming from cafe.
362 17th St.,

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Starbucks Coffee
The finest purveyor of coffee, tea and pastries.
801 Broadway, 510-238-8318,
M-F 5a-7p, Sa 6a-7p, Su 6a-6p
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www.starbucks.com
Food Cafe


Sweet Bar Bakery
Now open. Information forthcoming.
2355 Broadway

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Tea Here Now
Oakland's teany, tiny tea house serving high-quality tea, tea wares and tea treats.
1721 1/2 Webster St., 510-TEA-4-TEA
M-Th 7:30a-3:30p, F 7:30a-5p, Su 1-4p
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www.teaherenowcafe.com



Telegraph
Beer garden with house-made sausage.
2318 Telegraph Ave., 510-444-8353
Tu-F 11a-10p; Sa-Su 10a-10p
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www.telegraphoakland.com
FoodBeer & Wine Only


Uptown Cafe & Crepes
Bringing healthy and savory food options to the local Oakland community. The perfect gathering place for professionals, students and local residents wanting a healthy meal before work, during lunch or on the weekend.
410 21st St., 510-251-9090
M-F 7a-4p; SA 8:30a-2p
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www.uptowncafeandcrepes.com
Food