Preview Party Notes

We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the Friends and Family PREVIEW party. We want to stress that this is a PREVIEW party…the place is far from finished…you can read more about why at our blog: www.farleyseast.blogspot.com. It may seem strange to throw a party when there are exposed walls and unfinished countertops, but that is just the way we want it. We want you, our community, to see the coffee house in-progress and participate in its creation. We will have a sampling of the Panini we will be serving and we are feverishly working to get the brewers up and running so you can enjoy what Farley’s is all about….great coffee.

In addition to showing off Farley’s East, the other objective of the evening is to expose you to the hip, happening and up-and-coming neighborhoods of Oakland. To this end, if you are planning on staying in Oakland for dinner, please make a reservation…the place will be packed due to Oakland Art Murmur, http://www.oaklandartmurmur.com, which will be going on all evening.

To help you make a selection, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite restaurants.

Thanks again for coming and showing your support!

 

UPTOWN

Flora 1900 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 286-0100 Opened by the Dona Tomas duo, they also blazed the trail in the Uptown district. They are right across the street from the newly renovated FOX Theater. Be sure to get reservations – they are always packed.

Franklin Wine Bar Sister restaurant to Lukas. Good locally grown dishes and a robust wine menu. Just around the corner from Farley’s and if the weather is nice, you can sit outside on their patio and enjoy the scene.

Lukas Taproom and Lounge 2221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 451-4677 Lukas was a pioneer in the Uptown district. They serve upscale “bar” food with killer fries and burgers along with dishes that you would find in more formal restaurant. There is also a pool table in back to give it a tavern feel.

Ozumo – Uptown 2251 Broadway Ave (between 23rd St & Grand Ave) Oakland, CA (510) 286-9866 Sister restaurant to Ozumo in downtown SF. Some complain that the plates are small, but the atmosphere and the quality of the food makes up for it. Make reservations

Pican 2295 Broadway (between 23rd St & Grand Ave) Oakland, CA 94612 Yet another establishment who is part of the Oakland Uptown revival. Pican just opened in April and has been packed every weekend. They serve “upscale” southern food with cosmopolitan twist. They also have a swanky lounge if you just want to have a drink.

OLD TOWN

B Restaurant 499 9th St. (between Broadway & Washington St) Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 251-8770 Great atmosphere and good food. Sit outside if the weather is nice.

Levende East 827 Washington St (between 8th St & 9th St) Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 835-5585 Yet another SF establishment that has migrated east. It’s a very hip restaurant with a lounge feel. They have got plenty of outdoor seating and it would be good choice if the weather is nice

Le Cheval 1007 Clay St (between 10th St & 11th St) Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 763-8495 An Oakland classic…the best Vietnamese food you’ll find in the Bay Area.

Tamarindo 468 8th St Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 444-1944 Delicious Mexican small plates. The owner of this restaurant is a partner in the hip night club ERA that is going in next to Farley’s.

LAKE MERRITT & GLENVIEW

Camino 3917 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 (510) 547-5035 New hotspot from Chez Paniz prodigy. Good local faire and specialty cocktails.

Marzano 4214 Park Boulevard Oakland, California 94602 510.531.4500 Sister restaurant to Garabaldi’s on College. It just opened this winter in the Glenveiw district and it’s a huge hit. They don’t take reservations but the will serve you wine outside while you wait.

Bellanico 4238 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94602 (510) 336-1180 Traditional Italian trattoria that aims to serve delicious California-Italian fare at reasonable prices. It’s the sister restaurant to Aperto which is a neighbor to Farley’s In SF.

Zaa’s Trattoria 552 Grand Ave. (Lake Merritt) Oakland, CA 94610 (510) 839-9124 If you are bringing the kids, this is your best choice. They have great pizzas, pasta and Italian favorites. Next door is a wine bar if you are looking for a lighter fare and a flight of interesting wines.

NORTH OAKLAND

Citron 5484 College Ave., Oakland CA 94618 French, Mediterranean, California. Since its inception by Chef/ Owner Christopher Rossi, Citron has established itself as an Oakland landmark catering to those who want the freshest ingredients possible prepared in tantalizing fashion.

Doña Tomás 5004 Telegraph Ave., Oakland CA; Tel. 510.450.0522 Mexican. Oakland's premier Mexican eatery, Dona Tomas does everything classy, from the food to the cocktails.

Oliveto 5655 College Ave. Oakland, CA 94618 Northern Italian. Oliveto offers regional favorites and some interesting specialties in the Northern Italian tradition. Menu selections change dramatically with the seasons.

Pizzaiolo 5008 Telegraph Ave Oakland, CA 94609 Tel: (510) 652-4888 Opened by a former Chez Panisse chef. Food is simple, locally grown faire with Italian influence. It also has a great bar with specialty cocktails. Always busy, so make a reservation.