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• Staff favorites: San Francisco burritos & Oakland tacos by Lonely Planet February 24, 2010 It would be difficult to overstate the importance of the burrito to the average San Francisco resident.... (read article)
• Restaurant Review: The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, in Oakland, Calif. by CHRIS COLIN January 24, 2010 At this restaurant, an inconsistent menu takes a back seat to the stunning surroundings. (read article)
• 36 Hours in Oakland, Calif. by EMILY BRADY May 03, 2009 For visitors willing to give the city a chance, the rewards are plenty: Art Deco architecture, stunning views and a lively mix of cultures. (read article)
• Introduction to Oakland by FROMMER'S November 20, 2006 Although it's less than a dozen miles from San Francisco, Oakland is worlds apart from its sister city across the bay. Originally little more than a cluster of ranches and farms, Oakland exploded in size and stature practically overnight, when the last mile of transcontinental railroad track was laid down. Major shipping ports soon followed and, to this day, Oakland remains one of the busiest industrial ports on the West Coast. The price for economic success, however, is Oakland's lowbrow reputation as a predominantly working-class city; it is forever in the shadow of chic San Francisco. However, as the City by the Bay has become crowded and expensive in the past few years, Oakland has experienced a rush of new residents and businesses. As a result, Oak-town is in a renaissance, and its future continues to look brighter and brighter. (read article)
• Oakland and Berkeley: The Quirky Heart of the East Bay by MEGAN HARLAN April 18, 2004 (read article)
• Oakland, Calif. by BRENDA PAYTON December 26, 2003 (read article)
• Constellations on the Ceiling: Oakland by JOHN MARKOFF September 21, 2003 (read article)