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Old 02-18-2013, 12:30 PM
 
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Oakland: The Weekend Escape Plan

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September 24, 2010
New York Magazine

Micro-seasonal restaurants, urban wineries, and artisanal cocktail lounges have transformed San Francisco’s sister city into a culinary hub...

After soaking up the emerging urban scene, seek out some California countryside within city limits. Start your day with a single-origin brew from Remedy Coffee, then wander a few blocks down and pack a picnic lunch of buttermilk-fried chicken sandwiches and strawberry shortcake at Bakesale Betty... Grab your bike or car and head ten miles north of downtown to Redwood Regional Park, a little-known enclave that affords views of the majestic 150-foot-tall trees without the tourist hordes you'd find in Marin County across the bay. Choose from dozens of woodsy trails...
The Weekend Escape Plan -- Oakland -- New York Magazine
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Old 02-18-2013, 12:37 PM
 
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Old 02-18-2013, 02:06 PM
 
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Oakland: Outdoor Adventures by the Bay

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April 2012
Smart Meetings

The notably sunny side of the San Francisco Bay is often balmy even when fog wraps around San Francisco...From Oakland and Berkeley bayside flatlands, an upward slope rises into hills that frame the East Bay. The pulse is urban, but not quite as fast as in San Francisco. There’s time to absorb the experience, whether in your meeting venue or during an off-site event or adventure outside...A music scene, bars and outstanding restaurants have boosted Oakland’s reputation as an entertainment center only 20 minutes from San Francisco. Another viable option is The Claremont Hotel & Spa in the Oakland hills. It has 279 guest rooms, meeting space, 10 onsite tennis courts and three pools. Attendees can take breaks walking nearby architecturally rich neighborhoods
Outdoor Adventures by the Bay | Smartmeetings.com Event Planning Magazine 04 2012
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Old 02-18-2013, 03:38 PM
 
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Old 02-18-2013, 06:37 PM
 
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36 Hours in Oakland, Calif.

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April 30, 2009
New York Times

for visitors willing to give the city a chance, the rewards are plenty. With an influx of residents that began during the height of the ’90s dot-com boom came restaurants, shops and galleries to complement what was already there: Art Deco architecture, stunning views and a beautiful mix of cultures. There’s a lot going on in Oakland; the only reason you may not be hearing about it is that Oaklanders tend to keep a low profile.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/05/03...d&st=nyt&_r=1&
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Old 02-18-2013, 06:39 PM
 
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Oakland's Art Explosion

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January 25, 2011
Huffington Post

What comes to mind when you hear mention of Oakland, California? If it's not a resurgence in civic renewal and the arts and humanities, then perhaps whatever you once thought you knew about Oakland needs to be updated. Oakland's reincarnation is well underway. For in the last decade, not only has Oakland seen a dramatic transformation in its urban planning, educational systems and overall economics, it now also enjoys the benefits of a hip and thriving art scene, in spite of a souring economy felt across America...puts in perspective the need to balance community enthusiasm with long-term, economic viability. "It's funky, urban, edgy and cool and not super developed, that's what gives [Oakland] its uniqueness and character, and we don't want to lose that.
Max Eternity: Oakland's Art Explosion
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Old 02-19-2013, 03:12 AM
 
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Bittersweet Revitalization: Oakland's Reincarnation

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December 28, 2010
Truth Out

In spite of an ongoing, grim economic downturn felt nationally, the city of Oakland continues to enjoy a beatification, resurrection and transformation which has turned a rather neglected, desolate place into a spectacularly cleaved jewel in the Pacific Northwest...Beautiful lofts, condominiums and luxury apartment buildings are in no shortage, either...Opportunities for an enjoyable urban experience are virtually everywhere...
Bittersweet Revitalization: Oakland's Reincarnation
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Old 02-19-2013, 11:41 AM
 
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Neighborhood Watch: Uptown Oakland

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January 28, 2013
Tasting Table

Uptown Oakland has become a destination.

You can see it in the proliferation of restaurants and frenzied Friday-night crowds. Nevertheless, the city’s relaxed charm still comes through at many of Uptown's newest places...Paul Canales’ Spanish-themed Duende just opened last week, forming a dining trifecta with Flora and Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café. For a quieter meal, walk over a few streets to the six-month-old Hopscotch. There, chef Kyle Itani’s Japanese bent comes through in a lightly smoked kampachi crudo ($12) with radishes, and his Uptown Burger ($13), where the flavor of toasted sesame murmurs underneath that of grilled beef.

Neighborhood Watch: Uptown Oakland | San Francisco - TastingTable
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Old 02-19-2013, 02:46 PM
 
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Destination of the Week: Oakland, Calif.

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March 7, 2009
Mother Nature Network

Oakland's best eco-destinations are its stunning nature preserves and parks. Lake Merritt, a 155-acre tidal lagoon known as "the jewel of Oakland," is the country's only saltwater lake located in a downtown metropolitan area. It's also the nation's oldest wildlife refuge, providing a home to a plethora of wildlife including fish, shrimp, crabs, clams, egrets, herons and many more species. Redwood Regional Park, just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland, offers 1,829 acres of hiking, biking, camping, picnicking and wildlife-watching opportunities.
Destination of the Week: Oakland, Calif. | MNN - Mother Nature Network
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Old 02-19-2013, 10:51 PM
 
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Oakland's Restaurant Boom

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May 2010
Diablo Magazine

Insider's guide to the best of Oakland's great new restaurants...Maybe there’s something in the water, but there’s definitely something in the food. Oakland has been experiencing a restaurant renaissance, attracting a dizzying range of high-quality dining spots...this gourmet boom is sprouting up like chanterelles throughout the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Here’s our guide to the cream of Oakland’s new restaurant crop.
Oakland's Restaurant Boom - Diablo Magazine - May 2010 - East Bay - California
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