Articles tagged with: Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment, Nightbeat, Oakland »
After a long period in the doldrums, Downtown Oakland is coming to life again.
And it’s being resurrected thanks in part to restaurants like Spice Monkey, a busy Webster St. spot that draws a loyal crowd of suit-and-tie regulars along with casual locals looking for a great spot to eat.
It’s located inside a beautiful art deco era building that once housed Oakland’s historic Howden Tile factory. Remnants of the old factory — and the ceramic tiles it used to manufacture — are located all over the restaurant.
Nightbeat, Oakland »
The Grand Tavern, perhaps named for the street it calls home, is a converted two-story Victorian that has become a local hotspot for dining out along Oakland’s Grand Avenue.
On a recent visit, my guest and I sat at a wooden table right next to a fireplace and front bay window in the Victorian’s converted living room.
The Bay Area »
The Monterey Bay area is famous for several tourist destinations. In addition to the Aquarium, Cannery Row, and the state beach, visitors cannot say that they have truly seen Monterey without a visit to the city’s Fisherman’s Wharf.
Just before you enter the wharf, you will first come across several buildings. Among them is the old Monterey Customs House. Established in 1827 by the Mexican government, this customs house would be the center of trade in the Port of Monterey for many years. Inside you will find a museum that illustrates the variety of items that were once traded here.
