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"Step inside and you are greeted by a friendly staff that is eager to serve some of the best Trinidadian cuisine found in the Bay Area."

"We celebrate women, womyn, womxn (however you choose to identify) as icons of Oakland as well as their establishments: the restaurants, the shops, the galleries. Learn about the different ways you can eat, shop, and enjoy the spaces created by Oakland women"

“It is a whole experience for all of your senses to enjoy,” said Lyons, who was laid off at the outset of the pandemic. “We understand that people feel isolated, they feel sad or distraught, or overwhelmed, not only with their health but with their circumstances. We just want to help people in that regard”.  "Knowing that so many of their neighbors are struggling, Goodridge and Lyons also collect donations and distribute meals to local families experiencing homelessness. “We are trying to be part of this community and not just located in the community”, Goodridge said. Now, less than five months into their venture, regulars can’t seem to stay away."

" The Bay Area has been hungry for more Caribbean food options for some time now, which is why this new Trinidadian spot in East Oakland was such a welcome addition to the scene: Its curry roti wraps, fiery and unspeakably tender jerk chicken, and house-made ginger beer are the real deal."

"There are few food gifts I cherish more than a bottle of some interesting hot sauce, especially if it’s made by a well-loved local restaurant. This year, I’m hoping my stocking gets filled with a jar or two of Chef Ann’s fiery, habanero-base Trinidadian pepper sauce, which is available for purchase in person at Annabelle Goodridge’s East Oakland restaurant, Coco Breeze"