Oakland, July 2006, kitchens, remodel

July-August 2006

Smorgasbord
In the case of Bellanico on Park Boulevard in Oakland’s Glenview District, it was as if everyone in the neighborhood was waiting for a good place to hang out, eat well and drink good wine.

Second Helpings
Manzanita offers a set menu that changes daily. Weekends at lunch there is a buffet.

Dining Out
In 1979, the English post-punk band Gang of Four released its debut single, “At Home He’s a Tourist.” That’s exactly how I’ve felt when eating at Cocina Poblana.

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2008.02.17 @60.art.israel.world
The Magnes presents @60.art.israel.world, a survey of recent work by over 20 contemporary Israeli artists, including Barry Frydlender, Ori Gersht,...

2008.04.14 Parting the Curtain: Asian Art Revealed
This exhibition in Gallery 4 seeks to bring an understanding of Asian culture, religion and demographic range through art. It explores scholarly...

2008.04.14 The Art of Israel
May 2008 will mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel. As part of an international celebration, the Magnes Museum has...

Real Estate
The latest hot home properties in the Oakland Area!

Retail
Your Shopping Guide to the Oakland Area!

July-August 2006, Volume 3, Number 5

5 Creative Kitchens

"Functionality" is the buzzword for a few Oakland home owners who recently remodeled their kitchens. Easy cooking and clean up, plus a well-defined kitchen work triangle (sink, stove and refrigerator), drive their new redos. Multiple workspaces to make meal preparation a shared experience and improved storage are other essential elements.

Back to School

Education in Oakland, for a long time, has scored low with parents—public education for poor academic performance and private education for high costs. Many parents feel they can't afford to leave their children in the hands of public education, where the schools are failing; nor can they afford to send their children to private schools, where prices rival college tuition. At the same time, East Bay businesses cite the condition of the public schools and the cost of private schools as factors adversely affecting employee recruitment.

Loitering with the Literati

From the crest of the hilltop at Mountain View Cemetery into the redwood groves at Joaquin Miller Park, through the enviable homes (some original, some rebuilt after the firestorm) nestled in the bosom of the hills, into the hardscrabble flatlands, the gritty industrial vista girded by chain-link fence and razor wire, right down to the gray water's edge: Everywhere you go in Oakland, there's literary heritage.

July-August DEPARTMENTS

Polls	Local Sounds	Community Blog	Snapshots	Best Of

How do you think the 48th Mayor of Oakland is doing since being sworn in Jan. 1, 2007? Is Ron Dellums living up to his promise to make Oakland a "model city?" Click here to vote!	The Phenomenauts The Phenomenauts are West Oakland's favorite travelers from the future and they have been hard at work at the Command Center recently, releasing a new album early this year entitled For All Mankind. Check out this track from these local Galaga fanatics. Track: "Man Alone." » Local Sounds Archive	Weekend Fun June 20, 2008 Here are some fun weekend events, preceded by two news items.• Oakland City Attorney John Russo announced yesterday that the California Department of Food and Agriculture will halt its plan to... more »	View pics from: • Music in Schools Today • Heart of Gold Ball 2008 • Ed Block Courage Awards • 21st Five Star Night • 16th Aurora Borealis • BOSS 35th Anniversary • Covenant with Youth Gala • Culinary Stars of the Bay • Family Bridges 40th Anniversary • Golden Gala • OneCalifornia Indie Awards • June Launch Party	• Best of 2008 • Best Of 2007 • Best Of 2006

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