Good ol Oaktown has been getting some much-needed buzz as of late. Here is a link to the latest article in San Francisco magazine hyping our fair town as 'the next scene' and giving some ink to the monthly Art Murmur and bubbling-up uptown/downtown art and design scenes.
Anyone who lives here has been watching this happening for a while now. It's refreshing to see businesses other than nail salons and vacuum repair shops giving our fair city real urban life.
One place I've been keeping track of lately is the Awaken Cafe, soon to open in the now-closed (and sadly lamented) Golden Bull at 414 14th street in downtown. They are doing a total green re-model of the space, and promising to bring latte art to Oakland's caffeine addicts.
Also of note is the recently opened FiveTen Studio, run by local designer/entrepreneur Alfonso Dominguez who has his hands in some of the best new restaurants and design shops sprouting up around Old Oakland. He's making a concerted effort to showcase local up-and-coming talent. Designers, take note!
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