"..between the sound of musicians regaling outside customers with steelpan drumming and the scent of jerk spice floating in the air. A huge dish of curry goat or jerk chicken — some of the tenderest and most delicious in the Bay — over pelau rice makes for a wonderful supper, as do the curry-stuffed Trinidadian roti wraps, which are one of the world’s best street meals."
"Goodridge and her daughter wanted Cocobreeze to welcome its neighbors with affordable, fresh and health-conscious meals, including many vegan options. The result is a menu primed for take-out and delivery at an incredible value."
"Many of us are foodies on the Wanderlog team, so naturally we’re always on the hunt to eat at the most popular spots anytime we travel somewhere new. With favorites like Soba Ichi, Commis, and Belotti Ristorante E Bottega and more, get ready to experience the best flavors around Oakland."
“Small businesses are still in recovery mode because of a two-year long pandemic. It is our responsibility to ensure they are not facing these hardships alone,” says Falayn Ferrell, Chairwoman of Feed the Soul Foundation and co-founder of Black Restaurant Week. “Last year's program was extremely successful in the revitalization of Black-owned culinary businesses, and we are more than excited to expand our services to support additional marginalized communities. We are deeply committed to providing solutions to issues faced by restaurateurs such as human resources, marketing, and operations.”
"The Restaurant Business Development cohort provides restaurant owners six months of consulting, a financial stipend and continuous training. In the East Bay, Oakland’s popular Trinidadian spot CocoBreeze Restaurant has joined the development program, along with 28 other culinary businesses across the country."
