May comes on the end of a festive April that was filled with Spring celebrations (and Alvin Easter Bunny), the honor of having nine Lakeshore businesses voted Best of Oakland and the East Bay by Readers Choice in Oakland Magazine and our newest addition, Rico Rico Taco, having a fabulous feature in the San Francisco Chronicle plus anniversaries and weddings — all right here on Lakeshore!
On April 20, we had a fantastical Easter Parade with a Hat Derby, Alvin the Easter Bunny and a delightful Easter parade. Thank you Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas for joining us and all of the merchants and community that supported us!
IN THE NEWS
A BIG congratulations the nine Lakeshore merchants that won Oakland Magazine’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Best of Oakland and the East Bay!
Best Bakery – Arizmendi
Best Doughnuts – Colonial Donuts
Best Happy Hour – Shakewell
Best Cocktails – Shakewell
Best Neighborhood Bar – Heart and Dagger Saloon
Best Mediterranean Oasis – Holy Land Restaurant
Best Dance Studio – Hipline
Best Yoga Studio – Namaste Yoga + Wellness
Best Waxing Salon – European Wax Center
Best Shoe Repair – Ike’s Shoe and Luggage Repair
Honorable Mention:
Best Farmers Market – Grand Lake Farmers Market
An additional congratulations to Shakewell for being Diners Choice by Open Table!
Rico Rico Taco, our newest merchant, was featured in San Francisco Chronicle in “Oakland’s Rico Rico and the joy of finding your favorite tacos”, it is a fantastic article, read it here.
Mothers Day on Lakeshore
Be sure to keep an eye out for gifts, brunches, dinners, and specials for mom from our amazing and creative Lakeshore merchants! Keep up with our Facebook and Instagram to learn more!
Lakeshore Mothers Day preview: here are special gifts & experiences from Urban Indigo, Dress Best for Less: Recycled Style, Arizmendi, Bardo Lounge & Supper Club, Adventure Toys and Learning Center. Explore Lakeshore for that perfect present for mom! 🎁 💕 💫
GIVING BACK:
Hipline’s Shimmy Pop-A-Thon Launch Party is May 4 from 7-9 pm
Music, refreshments, dancing and rallying together to kick off the annual Hipline’s Shimmy Pop-A-Thon fundraiser in support of MISSSEY (Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Exploited Youth). You will get an exclusive audience with MISSSEY leadership and expert support to set up your fundraising page. Last year $20,000 was raised, this year’s goal is $25,000. MISSSEY is a community based 501c3 nonprofit that works with other organizations to raise awareness about this terrible epidemic.
Proposition Chicken Non-Profit Monday is giving back to Beat Rhymes and Life in Oakland, CA. Beat Rhymes and Life utilizes Hip Hop Therapy for individual, community and systemic change. They cultivate dynamic, culturally responsive services, through community engagement and the therapeutic power of Hip Hop, that inspire youth to recognize their own capacity for healing and self-expression. Proposition Chicken donated 10% of all April Monday dine-in sales to Beat Rhymes and Life in April.
Anniversaries and Weddings
CANA celebrated their 8th Anniversary with on April 28th. A huge accomplishment and we love their Cuban brunch, Mojitos and Sunday Fundays. Congrats Cana and we hope to join you for many more!
Bay-Made has a wedding coming up! Bay-Made owner Sarahjane Bernhisel
is getting married! A huge congrats to Sarahjane and be sure to visit the store the jewelry pop-up with Lemonjitters while their stellar employees hold down the fort!
Justice Mental Illness
Justice Jam on Mental Illness is Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church (3534 Lakeshore)
Open and Free to All: Come learn about Mental Illness: myths, truths, and challenges of our medical systems; how to navigate care; and advocate for loved ones.
Some Fun
This is a picture of the band Tumble Down House in the very cool living room of the Cat House Bar. The picture was taken by kala minko photo.
