In Oakland

Near covers 2 places in Oakland so far. That's an early read, not a full one — but every one of them is here because someone thought it was worth the walk.

2 places · 2 checked in the last 90 days · newest today

Food & Drink☆

Aug 28, 26The Oaklandside+1

Bar Skula

Luka's Crew Rides Again

Luka's Taproom's team reopens on Grand Avenue as a seafood-and-cocktail spot.

Restaurant reboots from a beloved former team can go one of two ways: a nostalgia act trading on an old name, or a genuine second draft from people…

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City & Culture☆

Sep 2, 26Wikipedia+2

Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon

The Bar the Earthquake Tilted

Oakland's oldest bar, built from a decommissioned ship's timber and still lit by gas.

A bar that sells history is usually selling a replica. Heinold's isn't replicating anything — it's still standing on the same foundation that gave…

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More will land as the sources Near watches turn up things worth adding here.