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Temescal life
July 17, 2011 | 
Author 
Deidre Joyner and Red Oak Director of Marketing and graphic artist extraordinaire, Jenn Kelly
Last Sunday I spent a great day at the Temescal Street Fair. The weather was gorgeous, (not too hot.) My company, Red Oak had a booth and so we were right there in the middle of the action. It was quite a cast of characters. There was live wrestling, not something you see at many street fairs, and my favorite, Barlata Tapas Bar with their famous paella.
Besides meeting our neighbors, Red Oak was there to promote the launch of our new neighborhood video series. Click here to view!
It’s so fun to see all my neighbors out and about. If you are not familiar with this vibrant neighborhood of Oakland, it’s worth a special trip, even on a non-street-fair day!
Fresh Barlata paella
Oakland love
SR24 is one of my son's favorite places to eat. He loves the friendly staff, the cesar salad and burger. NOW OPEN for lunch again!
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I can’t wait! Another Temescal Food Spot.
I can't wait for Scream to open! Steven of Scream is painting in preparation for a summer launch.
Coming in about two weeks is Scream! Sorbet. This is some of the best sorbet out there. Super creamy, seasonal flavors and incredibly refreshing. My favorite flavor is the lime mint. I have been buying scream sorbet at the farmer’s markets for years and now they are setting up shop at 5030 Telegraph Avenue in the Temescal, sandwiched between Bakesale Betty and Dona Tomas.
Eating Through Oakland
I recently investigated a few more restaurants for you! Bocanova has now been open for a month in Jack London Square. I love the dinning room and outdoor seating. The little gem salad was fantastic and my halibut sandwich with onions, peppers and avocado was very satisfying. My friend ordered a few items that I was not a fan of, but I have to give it 5 stars for concept and atmosphere and about 3.5 stars for food. I will definitely go back and next time I have to try the crab deviled egg which is mentioned many times on Yelp!
Burma Superstar opened this spring in the Temescal district of Oakland and has been on my to-do list for months. Be prepared for a wait, as this is a popular eatery. My cousin was in town from NYC, so the seven of us had to wait an hour for a table. Once we were seated, we had some the best service, ever! I counted 4 different staff members helping us and the service was just flawless. You have to try the green tea leaf salad, the spicy crispy chicken and the salt and pepper calamari. Lucky you if you live in the Temescal and can walk over to this joint!
Look at the crowd waiting for Burma Superstar Oakland on a Wednesday night!
green tea leaf salad
Aunt Mary’s Cafe is the neighborhood spot that I wish was in my neighborhood. Featuring sustainable foods with southern flavor. Come for strong coffee, malted waffles and bubble and squeak, ( potatoes, greens, eggs with a house made biscuit and gravy.) Aunt Mary’s is also open for lunch and dinner and it has indoor and outdoor seating with a heat lamp!
Aunt Mary's Cafe on Telegraph and 43rd
Coming soon to the Temescal is Remedy Coffee. I can’t wait to see this coffee house featuring Ritual Coffee that is roasted in San Francisco. (and has a cult following) Constuction is underway and I love the telephone booth that will be stationed within the coffee house. (Wow, when was the last time you used a phone booth?) You can purchase beans and lattes at the outdoor espresso cart while construction is underway.
Remedy Coffee Oakland
cool phone booth
Tags: Free Tools!
So you are not a contractor, but you are a weekend warrior. You decide that you can swing a bathroom remodel, but do not want to invest money into expensive tools, as you will only be using them once or twice. Oakland has a tool lending library in the Temescal district! To borrow tools you need to have a library card and have proof that you live in Oakland, Emeryville or Piedmont , (a utility bill or property tax bill). The tools are free and you can keep them for 3,5 or 7 days depending on the tool.
5205 Telegraph Avenue – 510-597-5089, open Tuesday thru Saturday
Kevin from my office sent me this photo as he borrowed a DuWalt power saw at the Temescal Branch Tool Library.
