Indie Biz of the Week July 2nd 2009

Indie Biz of the Week
Barlata is a tapas bar located in the Temescal district of Oakland. I recently went there with some friends who were visiting, we were looking for someplace to get tapas that was easy going and not too pricey. Barlata fit the bill.

The restaurant is small and feels comfortable yet wonderfully cosmopolitan. I love that when you sit down they give you a bowl of mixed olives. Awesome. I love olives.

The wine ranges from somewhat pricey to very pricey, but the house red I had was yum.

When I go back I want to try the 3 gazpacho sampler, people around me had ordered it and it looked intriguing.

Extra points for a good espresso with a lemon rind twist to finish off my meal.
Barlata
4901 Telegraph, Oakland
510-450-0678
www.barlata.com

HOURS:

Monday to Sunday: 5pm to 11:00 pm,

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BLANKSPACE NEWS
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From July 6th - August 6th, Blankspace will be closed for vacation.
We will not be resting but making changes and improvements, including adding an oline store. stay tuned.....

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Indie Biz of the Week

Indie Biz of the Week
Local 123 is a new cafe that opened up down a little ways from Blankspace on San Pablo. I just checked it out for the first time on Tuesday. I can only comment on the coffee, well because, that is all I've had so far...but the coffee was very good.


The decor is clean and simple, and there is a great patio in the back...big bonus in the East Bay, so many cafes have either no outdoor space, or the space is very dark and dirty (yuck)..this is very appealing and thus far, clean.


Local 123 will also be hosting art exhibitions curated by Emma Spertus. The first show opens tonight!

Gabrielle Wolodarski and Jeff Stratford
June 17 - August 5
Opening reception: Thursday, June 25, 6-8pm

Emma has good taste so I expect that she will be producing some quality exhibits in the space.

Local 123
2049 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley
local123cafe.com

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 7:00 pm,

Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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BLANKSPACE NEWS
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We will be hosting a Sunday Tea( featuring Numi Tea) this
Sunday from 3-5pm. If you have not had time to come check out the current shows in the main gallery and project space, this is the perfect excuse.

We will be serving iced tea and snacks....

The show ends July 5th, we will be hosting a closing reception on First Friday, July 3rd from 7-10pm.

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R.I.P. Michael Jackson
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