There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect country fried steak that time seems to stand still – that magical crunch of golden breading giving way to tender beef, all swimming in peppery gravy ...

From bánh mì institutions and casual sushi joints to New York-style slice shops, this is where you should eat in Oakland.

Old milk jugs and pool noodles are standard materials for repurposing, but check out what you can do with items like books ...