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From their website:
Cafe Van Kleef is a wonderful place to relax after a busy day, enjoy a elegantly strong drink flavored with fresh-squeezed fruits and the finest selection of top-shelf liquor to be found anywhere.
For my own view, it's a funky little neighborhood joint that's kind of caught on in the burgeoning downtown Oakland area. It's run by a guy who seems to know how to keep things lively without being too brash. There's a nice blend of all ages there and a great hangout kind of scene.
Every once in a while people even get up to dance.
None I know of.
WARNING !
There is a no-parking zone after 1 am right in front. Don't get caught there like I did... Theme: NightclubAddress: 1621 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CADirections: Right near where Telegraph and Broadway meet.Website: http://www.cafevankleef.com/
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 Moe's by davequ
Almost a dive, lots of personality, don't make extended eye contact with local patrons unless your intention is to know them personally.
I will not get into specifics of all the strange things that have happened to me & friends / business associates in this truly local bar just off Jack London Square. Just be prepared for anything from boredom to striptease to fistfights (not necessarily in that order)
If you dress up, you're asking for it.
This is where you play pool, drink, and try to stay out of trouble. Leave a Comment Theme: People WatchingAddress: 444 Embarcadero West, OaklandPhone: 510-832-6637Directions: Right next to Jack London Square on the embarcadero. (watch out for the train).
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 my "illegal" foto of Pat
Martino quartet - 3/3/05 by davequ
Decent sound and lights, top jazz artists in the world, and to top it off, tasty sushi you can eat either in the restaurant section, OR brought to you in the club while you watch the artists perform.
If you go to Oakland and you miss Yoshi's, you need to try it again.
YAHOO! - now Yoshi's has a club in the City at 1330 Fillmore at Eddy
None that I know of. It's a dark jazz club.
I suppose you can dress up a little if you're going to eat in the restaurant vs the club.
by the way, they do not let you take fotos, even without flash (??)
(I can understand how flash fotos can break your concentration.
I played music for years, got "flashed" damn near a million times & it never stopped me from playing. But they will "jump" you even if you are correctly and discretely taking professional non-flash fotos.
What's up with that? and all bands need pub..... what bs... boooo!!) Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubAddress: 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607Phone: (510) 238-9200Directions: One the embarcadero by the water in / by Jack London SquareWebsite: http://www.yoshis.com/ Other Contact: yoshis@yoshis.com
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 Jack London's Alaskan shack
outside Heinold's by Ewingjr98, 4 more photos
In about 2 hours here, I learned about all of the above, plus why the area behind bar is the only level spot in the small building, how the city waters and mows the grass on the roof of Jack London's shack outside, what the WYBMADIITY sign behind the bar means, why they use green sprinkles on their Irish coffee, and more. Please note the bar rules...no profanity and no cell phone conversations at the bar!
The inside of the bar has just 6 or 8 tilted stools and there are 3 or 4 tables. The table near the back wall is the most popular as it is the closest to being level! There are also several several tables outside. Leave a Comment
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 Thanks 2 sftours for the
photo- mine got "munched" by davequ
Denver has one, Seattle has one, and Oakland has one. These places are wonderful architectural eye candy, and excellent venues for music, movies, and art.
The Oakland Paramount art deco interior and exterior are beautiful, and you can see a classic film, hear a classical concert by the Oakland symphony, catch a standup comic, then experience world class jazz or rock (from Bob Dylan to Pat Metheny), all in the same week.
Ambience and acoustics, like the one in Denver, are in my opinion outstanding.
If you're going to Oakland, always check the website first to see what's going on at the Paramount.
Photo: For some reason, the digital camera demons munched my nite shot of the paramount, so thanks to sftours for their copy. I return in April and will give it another shot.
Depends on the venue. Leave a Comment Theme: TheaterAddress: 2025 Broadway DowntownPhone: 510-465-6400Directions: 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets in downtown OaklandWebsite: http://www.paramounttheatre.com
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There are also a lot of shops and eateries in the Berkeley area. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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If you can catch a show at Yoshi's, do it. They get great jazz acts in there all the time, and it's a great room. There's a Japanese restaurant attached that is ok, but you don't have to eat there to catch a show.
Nothing too strict, but don't wear jeans, t-shirts, baseball hats, etc. Theme: ConcertDirections: Jack London Square -- on Embarcadero next to the BayOther Contact: www.yoshis.com
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Cato's is the best bar in Oakland. It's on Piedmont Ave. Theme: Eating and Drinking
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