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Review: Gogi Time.

December 27, 2015August 1, 2016Leave a comment

Looking for a fun and affordable restaurant to go with your friends? Gogi Time is the place to be! Continue reading →

Review: Burma Superstar.

December 23, 2015August 1, 2016Leave a comment

One of my favorite casual places for solid Burmese food is Burma Superstar in Oakland (there’s one in San Francisco and Alameda as well). Continue reading →

Review: Drake’s Dealership.

November 25, 2015April 2, 20162 Comments

Drake’s Dealership, in downtown Oakland, is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon outside drinking artisanal beer and eating some grub. Continue reading →

Review: Cholita Linda.

November 16, 2015July 14, 2021Leave a comment

Back when I was living in Florence, finding ethnic food was almost impossible. Since Tommy never gets to eat Latin American/Mexican cuisine back in Italy, we tried an awesome place in Oakland for lunch. Continue reading →

Review: Calavera.

October 19, 2015March 15, 2025Leave a comment

Oakland has certainly changed within the last decade. Now with hip bars and restaurants, the downtown area has really grown to an eclectic fun place to visit. Continue reading →

Review: Pizzaiolo.

August 31, 2015October 7, 20171 Comment

Pizzaiolo in Oakland has been a neighborhood gem for years serving Californian inspired Italian comfort food. Continue reading →

Review: Shakewell.

August 10, 2015August 2, 2016Leave a comment

Shakewell, a Mediterranean inspired restaurant in Oakland, has been a popular place since their opening last year. I usually go to San Francisco when I want to dine out but decided to finally give this restaurant a try. Continue reading →

Favorite Neighborhood Joints.

March 30, 2015April 2, 20163 Comments

I usually go to San Francisco when I want a nice dinner out or to try some delicious innovative food. But when I’m in the mood for something casual, the East Bay has plenty of neighborhood joints that have been popular for years. Continue reading →

Sando’s in Oaktown.

March 13, 2015April 2, 20163 Comments

Now I eat my fair share of paninis back in Italy, topped with delicious cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables. However, being back in the States gives a whole new meaning when it comes to sandwiches. Continue reading →

Review: À Côté.

February 21, 2015August 2, 2016Leave a comment

À Côté, located on College Avenue in Oakland, has been a neighborhood hotspot for over a decade. This cozy and charming restaurant serves small plates inspired by Mediterranean cuisine with influences from classic French food. I’ve been coming to this restaurant for years since they consistently serve tasty food. Continue reading →

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Ciao tutti! I'm a California girl that packed up my bags in 2011 and moved half way across the world to Florence, Italy where I lived for 4 years. My passion is food and to learn everything there is about the gastronomic world!

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