February 2022

Foot traffic is picking up, and 2022 is in full swing on Lakeshore! We have a multitude of news this month: honoring the Oakland LBGTQ Center founders, celebrating our Oakland Jeopardy champ, new pizza pop-up, Eats on Lakeshore, February fitness and stretching, Valentine’s Day specials, and sadly Adventure Toys has closed. Read all about it!

Valentine’s on Lakeshore!

Lakeshore provides so many choices for Valentine’s Day – for partners, friends, kids or to treat yourself!

Bardo Lounge and Supper Club has 4-course Valentine’s Prix Fixe dinner is happening next Saturday February 12th, reservations are limited so you should book ASAP!

Beautiul crafts, jewelry and cards at Urban Indigo, Bay Made and Maribel.

Join Bay-Made and other Bay Area makers at a Valentine’s pop-up at Two Pitchers on 2/13. Grab a craft or present for yourself and/or yours and see how many extrodinary local makers we have!

Looking to make a child feel special this Valentine’s Day? Silver Moon Kids has “bling”, clothes and presents for the smaller Valentine’s in your life.

Not in the mood for Valentine’s Day? Come join Heart and Dagger Saloon for their annual Anti-Valentine’s Day party on Monday, Feb. 14. No cover charge .

News and Happenings on Lakeshore

Oakland LBGTQ Center Co-founders Honored in in celebration of Black History Month

On February 1, 2022 District 2 City Council Member Nikki Fortunato Bas selected Oakland LBGTQ Center co-founders, 
Jeffrey Myers and Joe Hawkins, as  2022’s Black History Month Honorees, for establishing Oakland’s first all-inclusive LGBTQ multi-service center in 2017. The Center is dedicated to serving Oakland’s diverse queer and trans community, especially those who are most marginalized. The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is also the only Black led and founded all-inclusive, 501c3 non-profit LGBTQ multi-service center in the Bay Area.

The resolution was introduced by Council Member Carrol Fife, in celebration of Black History Month, to honor Black Change-Makers in the city of Oakland, who are Working towards a transformative future, that seeks to dismantle oppressive systems, and advance true liberation, safety and opportunities in our community.

Oakland Jeopardy Champ Celebrates at Heart and Dagger Saloon

Oakland Jeopardy Champ Amy Schneider celebrated her 40-day winning streak at Heart and Dagger Saloon! When her last show was airing, Amy Schneider went to the Heart and Dagger Saloon to watch herself play. Another customer asked a bartender if the TV would be tuned to the Warriors game. “No, we’re watching ‘Jeopardy!’” the bartender replied, nodding to Amy Schneider. The man lit up when he recognized the champion sitting next to him. “Unbelievable! Cheers!” he said, toasting her. We all toast Amy Schneider and the New York Times does too, see the article about her (and her celebration at Heart and Dagger Saloon) here.

Pop-Up Monday: Pizzetta Geraldine at Shakewell

Welcome Pizzetta Geraldine! On Mondays, Pizzetta Geraldine has a pop-up at Shakewell. Pizzetta Geraldine serves wood-fired pizze with A little wood-fired oven with BIG flavors! Seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. As they say, they make Neapolitan inspired and made with love!

They are open every Monday from 12:30-8 pm at Shakewell ,3407 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland. Orders can be placed by phone (415-242-9503) or for take-out & dine in on day of their pop-up. Find them on Instagram at @pizzetta_geraldine_1.

Arizmendi is Hiring!

Arizmendi

Arizmendi is hiring, come join their team! They are accepting applications for a full time worker/owner position at Arizmendi Lakeshore. Experience in the restaurant/baking industry, as well as with democratically organized groups or cooperatives is preferred, but not required. Stop by and ask for a member for an application.

More Eats on Lakeshore

Lakeshore has delectable food and new cuisine and drinks to try every month! This month we are spotlighting three must-try items:

Shakewell’s Casamiento: It’s got 2 baked eggs, black beans and rice, crispy plantains and tomato-habanero salsa. On weekend they serve brunch and their our all-day menu from 10:30 – 3:00 and their all-day menu continues until 9:00 p.m.

The Cat House Bar’s special “gin-y happy hour” hosted by the one and only fine spirits specialist, Miss Fu.

Quickly’s Curry Fish Ball is very popular and also available as a rice bowl.

February Fitness and Stretching on Lakeshore

Need motivation to keep your 2022 fitness resolution? Hipline is offering a free Stretch Pop class for February on Fridays at 9:00 am. If you’re looking to add more stretching to your routine, or want to get in the habit in general, Christie can help guide you through a simple flow set to music you know and love. You can sign up online, no code needed!

Hipline is offering classes in-person (must be masked) and on Zoom. Starting February 1st, about 30 amazing Hipliners will be helping to keep the zoom room going.

Keep your stretch going at Arise Yoga with Extend and flow this weekend with Ava Roy! The class is open to all levels. It is a lengthy, luxurious, restorative yin-centered practice will settle you into the new year with vitality and nourishment. When: Saturday, February 5, from 5:30pm – 7pm, Cost: $35.

Notice: City of Oakland to Require Proof of Vaccination at Indoor Public Locations

Effective February 1, 2022, proof of vaccination will be required for people 12 years and older to enter the following indoor public locations in Oakland:

1.  Establishments or events where food or drink is served including restaurants, bars, coffee houses, clubs, and banquet halls; 2. Entertainment venues, theaters, concert venues, museums, and recreation facilities; 3. Gyms, fitness centers and yoga studios, 4. Senior adult care facilities and City Senior Center programs,  City Hall*, 6. Large indoor events (i.e., more than 500 people) at City-owned and privately-owned facilities

For people 18 years and older, the vaccination card must be cross-checked with the individual’s photo ID. Patrons entitled to a qualified medical exemption must provide verification of their exemption and proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test. Patrons are allowed to briefly enter businesses covered by this ordinance without showing proof of vaccination to use the restroom, place an order, pick up or pay for food or drink “to-go,” or perform necessary repairs, provided they wear a well-fitting mask at all times while in inside.

Adventure Toys Closes After 27 Year

On January 22nd, Adventure Toys closed. The Patel family ran Adventure Toys for nearly three decades. Here is a message from them for the community:

“To our loyal customers and friends,

After 27 successful and fun-filled years in business, we have decided to close Adventure Toys.

Over the years, we have had the pleasure of becoming your go to toystore . We have enjoyed meeting and forming bonds with you all, near and far. The last 2 years tested the best of us, and you guys supported us when it meant the most. 

As we close this chapter in our lives, we are also looking forward to the next one (retirement!)

Thank you so much for your support since 1995, and especially now, during this time of change.

Much love,
Adventure Toys”

Learn more about the Patel family history in Splashpad profile here.

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