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Cynthia really cares about her customers, listens to what they want, and has great ideas if you...
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Cynthia really cares about her customers, listens to what they want, and has great ideas if you want to try something new. I travel all the way from San Francisco to have her cut my hair because I trust her completely. I found her through a friend whose haricut I had admired for years. After my last haircut, I had two complete strangers come up to me and compliment me on my haricut. Wow - never had that happen to me before! Wonderful salon full of warm-hearted people.
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Yoshi's Oakland
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Japanese Restaurants
510 Embarcadero W
Oakland,
California 94607
This is a terrific place for Jazz and sushi with upscale atmoshere. They have a live stage in the...
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This is a terrific place for Jazz and sushi with upscale atmoshere. They have a live stage in the restaurnt. While tasty, fresh sushi is being served, you can enjoy the live jazz. Try Spinach & Arurugula Kobe Salad, it really melts in your mouth. Small portion, but the food is impeccable.
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Golden Lotus at Franklin and 13th St. in Oakland is an excellent restaurant with a friendly staff...
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Golden Lotus at Franklin and 13th St. in Oakland is an excellent restaurant with a friendly staff committed to vegan principles. I have eaten at the Golden Lotus over 50 times and have introduced many returning customers. The food is very tasty, always fresh. There is a culinary artistry here that you often don't experience in vegetarian restaurants. The sauces are very tasty. I personally like No. 61, sauted string beans and tofu in a wonderful garlic sauce. The restaurant is open until 9:00 PM so it's good for lunch or dinner. There is inexpensive parking at the Merchant's Garage directly across the street, accessible on the Webster Street side of its square block.
Pros: Very tasty food, friendly service
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Gingerbread House
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Southern Restaurants
741 5th St
Oakland,
California 94607
I ate at the Gingerbread house for my birthday about 20 years ago. Ever since I have been trying...
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I ate at the Gingerbread house for my birthday about 20 years ago. Ever since I have been trying to replicate the amazing warm gingerbread/chocolate chip cookie they serve ala mode as dessert. It was the stuff memories are made of. I've spent the last ten years living in Seattle and have reminisced fondly about this place to anyone I knew would be visiting the bay area.
The jambalaya was also lip-smacking good and equally delicious as leftovers the next day-- cold, right out of the fridge even!
Now that I am back home in the bay area I am just looking for an excuse to make the trip over the bay to see if it is all that I have built it up to be in my mind.
As for the negative reviews I have read on here... pull the sticks out or stick to your favorite overpriced "clean" spots and leave the magic of the Gingerbread House to those of us that can appreciate it.
Pros: Great food, magical atmosphere, family run, and friendly servers.
Cons: Might be lightly pricey for some, apparently you need reservations and this is upsetting to some.
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Mezze
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Restaurants
3407 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland,
California 94610
(510) 663-2500
This is great place for a nice, charming dinner. Near lake merritt, and along the busy lakeshore...
More 7 months ago
This is great place for a nice, charming dinner. Near lake merritt, and along the busy lakeshore ave, it hasn't dissapointed both times we've been there. I love lamb, and they have two lamb dishes, both of which I've tried. I would go for the lamb shank, if you're fan of cous cous also. All in all, a great restaursnt.
Pros: great location, cozy atmosphere
Cons: parking
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Kidd Fireplace Services
Category:
Masonry & Stone Contractors
4601 Fairbairn Avenue
Oakland,
California 94619
(619) 610-0569
I did not use his service because of financial needs right.
I would hands down use him, he was...
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I did not use his service because of financial needs right.
I would hands down use him, he was professional, knowledgable and called until he reached me.
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Pizza Pazza
Category:
Pizza Restaurants
3905 Piedmont Ave
Oakland,
California 94611
(510) 653-0157
Pizza Pazza initially caught my eye because their window proudly announced organic flour and vegan...
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Pizza Pazza initially caught my eye because their window proudly announced organic flour and vegan cheese. You can only get the vegan cheese on a whole or half pizza, so I haven't tried it yet. And it is fun to watch them make the pizza - you can ask for whatever you want on a slice and watch them slather it on before cooking. But somehow it never tastes right to me - maybe it's the sauce, or the oregano sprinkled on the cheese. Alas...
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We had our office fitted with built-in cabinets. The lady who came out to measure the work area...
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We had our office fitted with built-in cabinets. The lady who came out to measure the work area was very precise and efficient. On the day of the installation, two workmen came and unloaded the cabinets without interrupting the daily routine that goes on in a medical building and in their use of the elevators. They worked quickly and professionally. If we changed our mind about the placement, they redid it without any fuss.
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Le Cheval is fantastic French/Vietnamese restaraunt. It can get pretty busy, so make reservations...
More 2 years ago
Le Cheval is fantastic French/Vietnamese restaraunt. It can get pretty busy, so make reservations or go during the week. Try the lemongrass chicken, the salty prawns, or the springrolls. Bon Apetit!
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Lukas is great for a lunch treat (its not cheap) or a delicious dinner. They have a great drink...
More 2 years ago
Lukas is great for a lunch treat (its not cheap) or a delicious dinner. They have a great drink selection and on weekends, it is a hip and happening place with great music.
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