Nido opened on Oak Street in Oakland, and since then, more small businesses have opened in the Jack London Square area. When you visit their space, you get great cocktails, incredible plates of food, and a welcoming and fun ambiance. “Cory McCollow and his wife Silvia used their loan to open the doors to…
This post was originally shared on September 14, 2016. Each year from September 15 to October 15 the United States recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and celebrates their heritage and culture. We want to celebrate by reflecting on the substantial (and growing!) impact of Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs to our national…
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year: Oakland Restaurant Week! From January 19 through January 29, restaurants across town are offering lunch and dinner specials between $20 and $50 per person. We encourage you to take this opportunity to check out some of our clients’ restaurants: Nido Adesso Brotzeit…
Voting is now open for the East Bay Express’ annual Best of the East Bay issue. Voting ends July 8. Here are some recommendations of our clients, in case you need some inspiration. Click here to vote now! FOOD & BEV Best Bar: The Double Standard Best BBQ: Everett & Jones…
Round 1 of this bracket-style voting closed yesterday, and we’re thrilled to see so many of our clients on the list. Click here to check out who made it and vote for your favorite Oakland restaurants.
We were proud to host 100 staff, clients, partners, and friends of OBDC, featuring food from a few of our clients. During a brief program, we highlighted our new partnerships and programs, celebrating the work we’ve done for the past 36 years and the work coming up this year.