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If you want an elegant neighborhood for your pooch, check out Crockett park, located in the heart of Piedmont on Hampton Road. There is plenty of room for the whole family to top around during these winter months when there is a break in the rain. For more recommendations and insights into the Piedmont neighborhood and properties, please email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com

Brown Sugar Kitchen , Tanya Holland’s fabulous restaurant will be opening soon on Broadway near Grand, next to the former site of Pican. We can hardly wait - expected to open early spring 2019. For more recommendations and insights about the Uptown Oakland, email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com

Check out Cosecha , Mexican food located in the 100 year old Swan’s market building in Old Town Oakland at 9th and Washington. The owner, Dominica Rice-Cisneros, trained at Chez Panisse with Alice Waters, decided to open her own place serving traditional Mexican dishes all made from scratch daily, including the tortillas. Check it out - you will be delighted with the menu choices - pazole, mole, fish tacos, etc..five star rating by Sabine and an extra ooo-la-la. For more recommendations and insights about the Old Town Oakland neighborhood, email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com

Nestled in the heart of the Glenview neighborhood on Woodruff lives the understated yet fabulous best vintage clothing store in Oakland.  Claudia and Lucy, the owners, are very passionate about what they do and offer an amazing variety of quality designer clothes for both men and women at very affordable prices.  You will love this great store! All Things Vintage

Great way to start the New Year! A visit to SFMOMA with the latest exhibitions by Brassai, Igarashi, Calder and many more... Sheila Sabine ssabine@grubbco.com

For more information, please email Sheila Sabine at ssabine@grubbco.com