East Bay

Serious Eats: Hog's Apothecary in Oakland breaks from the norm by featuring a lineup of 33 rotating taps pouring beer sourced directly from small local breweries.

lorraine doo: Hip place with great coffee - all shots are double and a cool barber shop, jewelry stores, crafts, and touch of Berkeley. Love it here!

SFGate: Clove & Hoof buys whole animals from small family farms and has a demonstration window where passers-by can watch butchers at work. Read more.

Samsonite: Every Sunday, rain or shine, the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association presents local farmers and artisan food purveyors with fresh produce and hand crafted products for your culinary enjoyment.

Philip B: Everything for your fermentation needs

Tânia Raposo: Everything!

Robert Fruchtman: Shrimp, crawfish, sausages: the holy trinity.

Ricardo M: Darrrrrrk (in a good way). $1 well drinks Wednesday from 10-11.

Ellen McGrody: Umami Mart is very cute. They have lots of great goods from Japan - porcelain ware, snacks, condiments, and the largest selection of Japanese alcohol I've ever seen.

Paul Tollefson Christopher: Amazing magazine shop....... Sweet staff, and dog friendly - well behaved dogs welcome...dog treats too!

Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: Selected as one of the 2012 Bay Area's Top 100 Bars by the SF Chronicle, in the Food-centric category. http://www.sfgate.com/wine/article/Top-100-Bay-Area-Bars-Food-centric-3674577.php

Eater: Penrose is a chic take on a bar and grill, with lots of live-fire cooking (think grilled bone-in ribeyes, flatbreads, and a raw bar). Cocktails and a stripped-down space are also part of the package.

Philip B: Best homemade noodles you will ever have

Philip B: Late night Korean

Justin Sullivan: I didn't know there was Japanese fried chicken. Now I don't know how I didn't live without Japanese fried chicken. Can take a little time. Worth the wait if you have the time. CASH ONLY

Anton Shuster: Try the sushi burritos.

Ryan Block: beer and pizza

Paulina: A highly curated selection of books

Ray Aguilera: Fried. Chicken. Sandwich. 'Nuff said.

Ashunda Williams: Everything is fresh, delicious, and authentic. Try the pad kee mao. The flavor is amazing!

Mikeal Rogers: believe the hype, fried chicken and waffles

Tony Hobbs: They have a good beer selection, great sausages, large community tables, and a projector screen - perfect place to catch a game.

Leon: Tapes. Huge Selection.

Cory Gowan: Of course there are places to sit! Ample outdoor seating at SubRosa. Pull up a log.

Tyler Hayes: Just shut up and order. This is Blue Bottle, everything is good.

spaulding: The old WC Morse building is a lovely space. I love the old school tiles and unique chandelier. Bonus: their espresso machine repair workbenches are out in the open. Get the New Orleans Ice Coffee!

Philip B: Best tacos i ever had

Kelly 🍰: Most authentic Korean food in the Bay area. The best banchan ever. Must get the flat fish and soon dubu combo for $15.99

Connor James: My nomination for best bagels in the bay area.

Lindsay Williams: Outdoor seating, are, and classic cars!

Nick: There is nothing bad here. There shouldn't be any tips you'll be happy with what ever you choose.

Brian Strauss: My favorite nursery in the East Bay. The two guys who run the place are helpful and courteous and they stock a gorgeous array of drought essential pants.

Philip B: 1st Sunday, every Month

Benjamin Christian: My personal fav on the East Bay. More than food, this place has a soul, it's an experience. Genuine, hearty, delicious chicken waffles are the kneez.

Melissa Boyd: Beautiful heated patio, fantastic cocktails, amazing beer and mezcal selection... This bar is about to be unstoppable!

Jennie: Best place to find mismatched dishes and anything with chickens on it

Philip B: Best bloody mary in town

SFGate: Specialties: Croque monsieur; mussels in Pernod; grilled steak with Roquefort butter; pear and Gorgonzola flat bread Read more.