Obelisco is resurrected on Lakeshore; Jack London Square gets new sports bar
Two new Oakland spots opened: Obelisco reopened on Lakeshore Ave offering Mexican dishes and tequila/mezcal cocktails; The Hub watch bar opened in Jack London Square.
Food and Wine names Oakland chef one of its best new chefs of the year
Steve Joo’s Oakland Joodooboo serves hyper-seasonal Korean banchan and house-made tofu, earning him recognition as one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs 2025.
Food & Wine picks Oakland tofu maker for Best New Chef 2025
Steve Joo's Joodooboo in Oakland gained national recognition for handmade, traditionally coagulated tofu and Korean-California small plates focusing on hyperlocal, vegetable-forward dishes.
How a professional Chinese acrobat became an Oakland dumpling master
Jimmy Huang is a third-generation restaurateur, Shaanxi noodle maker, and professional Chinese acrobat who operates two successful Oakland restaurant stalls.
13 Orphans brings modern mahjong parlor to Oakland, Loard's returns to original location
13 Orphans combines DJ sets, mahjong games, tea-infused cocktails and dim sum, offering a unique nightlife experience in a stylish, neon-lit environment.