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Reviewed by anniek on Jan 26, 2012

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Last Sunday, we went to the Numi Tea Gardens. I had never been there before and was quite surprised at how beautiful it is. The area is beautiful with a large fountain, beautiful furniture, tables made from repurposed materials and unique lanterns hanging from the ceiling. There is...

Oakollectiv

Reviewed by stephanie on Aug 25, 2011

I’ve been wanting to stop into this 4 month old pop-up store every time I drive down Broadway. Today I got the chance and was blown away. The store is absolutely fabulous. Every detail in the design was so well thought out in this warehouse store front from the larger than...

Disco Volante

Reviewed by stephanie on Apr 10, 2011

Every time I would drive by the green tiled, art deco building on 14th and Webster in downtown Oakland, I would swoon at its beauty and wish some restaurateur was doing the same. Well my wish came true and the former women’s clothing boutique is now a hip bistro/music venue. We came...

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