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.
FOOD & BEV
Best Bar: The Double Standard
Best BBQ: Everett & Jones BBQ
Best Beer Bar: The Hog’s Apothecary or Beer Revolution
Best Breakfast or Brunch: Cafe U
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Best Brewery: Line 51 Brewing
Best Chinese Food: Taiwan Bento
Best Cocktails: Plum Bar
Best Coffee: Cafe Santana
Best Dessert: PieTisserie or Tart Bakery
Best Ice Cream: Cookie Bar Creamery
Best Sushi or Japanese Restaurant: B-Dama or Torpedo Sushi
Best Mexican Food: Nido or Cosecha or Cholita Linda
Best Food Truck: Kenny’s Heart & Soul or Doc’s Classic Comfort Food 
Best Restaurant: Spice Monkey or the Cook and Her Farmer
Best New Restaurant: Calavera
Best Bagels: Beauty’s Bagels
Best Sandwiches: The Octopus Literary Salon
Best Place for Wine: Oakland Crush
Best Southern or Soul Food: Brown Sugar Kitchen or Pican
Category We Didn’t Include: Best Jamaican Food: Kingston 11
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Barbershop: Dax Lee’s Barber & Apothecary
Best Bike Shop: Lucky Duck
Best Bookstore: Laurel Book Store
Best Boutique: Kenyan Safari Designs
Best Hair Salon: Manifesta
Best Nonprofit or Charity: Main Street Launch
What Category Did We Not Include: Best Place to Float: Oakland Floats
ARTS & CULTURE
Best Place to See a Movie: The New Parkway
Best Place for Yoga: Flying Yoga and Anasa Yoga
Category That We Didn’t Think Of? Best Community Gathering Place: Impact Hub Oakland
NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Best Place to Dance: The Layover
What Category Did We Forget? Best Community Event Venue: Actual Cafe
