奥克兰

No wonder it’s been called “San Francisco’s Brooklyn.” Located just across San Francisco Bay, 奥克兰 has the same assets as that famous New York borough—a fascinating maritime history, 海湾和城市景观, 一个惊人的 桥, and an exploding food and wine scene. Diverse, dynamic, artsy, edgy—a trip to 奥克兰 adds a colorful twist to your Bay Area adventures.

当地年轻人的涌入, drawn not only by the vibe but also by the city’s lower rents, have moved into downtown lofts and condos, and arriving with them are the single-pour coffee bars, 前沿艺术画廊, 鸡尾酒酒廊. Lower costs on the East Bay have also lured chefs—both established big names and new-gen whiz kids—to open restaurants in settings ranging from Southern 法国–inspired, Occitania 到时髦时髦(邮件用户代理).

Every flavor of international cuisine has found a home in 奥克兰, giving diners a choice of meals that spans the continents. Slurp silky 日本 noodles at Zen-like 荞麦阿, taste flavorful and deeply rooted Native cuisine at Wahpepah的厨房, indulge in flavorful Cajun cuisine from the Michelin-recommended seafood destination alaMar厨房, and graze on trendy tapas—or sip rare mescals—at 亚塔马林多Antojeria.

奥克兰 puts its spin on American food, too. 粉丝们在 角烧烤 where award-winning chef and pitmaster Matt Horn smokes mouthwatering meats to pair with delicious savory sides. 只知更鸟》 delivers a modern riff on hangar steak and Brussels sprouts. Locals line up for fried chicken sandwiches at always-packed Bakesale贝蒂. To get schooled on 奥克兰’s culinary renaissance, take a guided walking tour with the food-and-culture experts at 品味奥克兰, or, see how delicious and varied plant-based options can be on the 奥克兰素食之路. 更多的 than 20 eateries representing the breadth of 奥克兰’s diverse population offer up everything from “carnitas” to Singaporean noodles to matcha doughnuts. See what’s in store for your taste buds ahead of time with this map.

In the last decade, 奥克兰’s beverage scene has also gotten a jolt. The city’s warehouse-filled back streets have attracted urban wine warriors who blend and bottle amid the city buzz. Drop in to 20-plus wineries and wine bars on the 奥克兰城市葡萄酒之旅. And of course, beer lovers aren’t left out—you’ll find a dozen breweries on the 奥克兰啤酒小径.