Food and drink events in Oakland this week

Food and drink events in Oakland this weekPhoto: Scott Warman/Unsplash
Hoodline
Published on August 21, 2019

Hungry for something new?

If you love to eat and drink, this week offers a great chance to explore the world of Oakland food and beverage. From an Oakland showcase to a foodie walking tour, here's what to do on the local food scene this week.

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Made in Oakland

From the event description:

Join Côte West and a community of local artisans for an afternoon of food, art, jewelry and woodwork. 

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Côte West Winery, 2102 Dennison St.
Price: Free
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Pietisserie's Peach Cobbler Party

From the event description:

Come try our peach cobbler and join in a festive community event hosted by PieTisserie for the sake of delicious desserts. There will be samples of pie, music, friends and fun activities suitable for all ages, families and foodies.

When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Pietisserie, 1605 Second Ave.
Price: Free (RSVP). Additional ticket options are available.
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Slow Food East Bay: Celebrating Cultural Food Traditions 

From the event description:

Gather with us at Red Bay Coffee for delicious family recipes from Chef Rashad of Crave BBQ & Grammie's (and Chopped champion) and Chef Fernay of Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement. They’ll be joined by Shakirah Simley to share their stories, and talk about the people who moved to the Bay during the Great Migration and how foodways traveled with them. Let's talk about pride for and ownership of one’s culinary heritage, and delve into the changing of historically black neighborhoods of San Francisco and Oakland. 

When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Red Bay Coffee, 3098 E. 10th St.
Price:  $30 (Children under age 12). More ticket options available.
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Grand Lake Cultural Cuisine Food Tour

From the event description:

Taste the vast cultural diversity of the Grand Lake area, an urban mecca for global cuisine. Centered around the historic Grand Lake Theater, the area is known for its rich and eclectic influences and population. During our two-hour guided Oakland walking tour you walk around beautiful Lake Merritt and take a trip around the world with substantial flavors of some of the area's best global dining.

When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 3 p.m.
Where: Lakeview Branch Library, 550 El Embarcadero
Price: $79
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Rockridge Neighborhood Heritage Food Tour

From the event description:

Unleash your inner foodie during the Rockridge Neighborhood Heritage & Walking Food Tour — our original Oakland food tour. During this three-hour-long guided walking, you take a walk through the neighborhood, discovering the area's rich history and exploring its fast-growing dining culture — all while enjoying some seriously delicious flavors along the way.

When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Safeway, 6310 College Ave.
Price: $69
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