Food & drink: 3.25 out of 5 We tried seven different vendors…read moreand only 5 of the 8 lived up to the expectations. The winners were the birria inspired tacos, loaded Filipino fries, Cajun shrimp skewer, ube cheesecake, and baked goods/desserts. Unfortunately the others had areas of improvement and left us wanting more. We had high hopes for more spicy & flavorful Jamaican food, richer Dubai chocolate strawberries, and actual calamansi the drink we ordered. Unfortunately I don't recall all of the businesses we tried from, you'll have to reference the pictures. Environment/Vibes: 4 out of 5 Cool vibes, picnic tables for seating, and a strategically placed porta potties and handwashing stations. The organizers did a great with how the venue was set up! Overall: 3.5 out of 5 I enjoyed this themed night market! Clearly I'm biased and prefer flavorful over Instagramable items. So far I prefer this food event over Foodie Land due to the mostly AAPI focused food vendors and shopping booths. Not going to lie the prices will be inflated since the vendors have to pay "rent" for the space they take up. Strategically go with at least 4-5 people so you can try different things. I thought a lot of the vendors did a great job with fusion inspired items.

This is Bay Area's version of the 626 Night Market from SoCal, and they are located on the Alameda…read moreCounty Fairgrounds. It usually happens about 2 - 3 weekends a year, so check out their website or follow them on social media to stay tuned for their dates. Parking is in their lot (paid parking), unless you could find nearby parking (no parking in the neighboring plazas - they may strictly enforce it, so better be safe than sorry). Coming early is recommended, so you do not have to wait in the long line of cars to get in the parking lot to park and to get through security at the entrance. There are a good amount of food and merchandise vendors with some from SoCal as well! Some are local restaurants that have some off of menu items / special exclusive items for this event only.

I can't believe no one has written about this little food stand!…read more My fiance and I paid a visit to the vet this Saturday and were heading to Costco. We saw that a small Farmer's Market was going on in the Bishop Ranch complex #3 (adjacent to GE Software's lot). Since we needed vegetables that Costco probably wouldn't have (or have in the mega Duggar family pack), we decided to make a quick detour into this small farmer's market. Man, are we glad we did. I mean this FM is much, much smaller than the one we went to in Pleasanton. But at the end of the rows of vegetable and other stalls was this delicious aroma of grilled food. Since we hadn't eaten lunch and Costco food was NOT a healthy option, we decided to take a peek at Gorgeous Gorilla. While I don't want to make a definitive statement about the ethnic origin of the food, my guess is either Jamaican or (generically) Caribbean. They had Jerk chicken, Oxtail, shrimp, and grilled salmon. Also they serve their plate meals with red beans and rice. Oh snap, I love red beans and rice! And best of all: fried plantains. They also serve it with a small side of a fruit salad which is heavy on the mangos. Nice. We also ordered a positively awesome strawberry fruit drink which we know used fresh strawberries from a vendor down the row of veggie stands. We saw him deliver two boxes of strawberries while we ate lunch. We shared a jerk chicken plate and that was enough for us because we didn't want to fill up too much before shopping. The flavors were AMAZING on every part of the meal, esp the chicken. while I've had much spicier jerk chicken in the past, this one was one I'd consider a very mild jerk flavor. Maybe if I ask for what the locals would eat would they turn it up a notch. They let me know that they are there every Thursday in the same lot, so I'm going to make another trip next week as this Thursday I won't be in the area. But for now, here's some pics to whet your appetite!

I wish I could add stars to this gem of a restaurant. It was truly love at first bite, the jerk…read morechicken was seasoned and grilled to perfection- just melted in my mouth.My friend and I stumbled upon this place at Oakland's First Friday event. She had a Garlic shrimp skewer and we shared the impeccable oxtail soup. Every bite was exceptional in flavor and purely delightful to the palette. The staff was friendly , charismatic and helpful. My entire experience was pleasant, from my understanding they will continue to frequent First Friday and I fully intend to frequent them!if you have had an opportunity- check out this spot I highly recommend it!

Two trucks and now a spot at West Valley Mall food court! Simple and fresh ingredients! Fiyaaaa. My…read morefavorite poke spot in the bay and on the mainland.

Stumbled upon this poke truck at the San Ramon farmer's market a while back. It's good but nothing…read moregreat. You also have to pay more just to get rice with your fish (if ordering a "poke boat") which feels like a rip off in my opinion. Ahi tuna ($14 for 1/2 lb) itself is solid and good quality for what it is in this area. The sauce is described as a sesame soy sauce with spicy mayo. It's on the sweeter with some savoriness, light on the sesame, and not so much salty. I do like the flavors, but the poke isn't marinated long enough for them to seep through the whole fish chunks. Has a very slight kick from the chili flakes.

Always dependable and tasty. Give them a follow on Instagram as they'll post where they'll be and…read moreat what time. I typically visit them at the San Ramon Farmers Market every Saturday. They can sometimes get busy especially after 11am, but they'll usually let you know if there is a longer than average wait. I usually opt for the double chicken island special which comes with three pieces of chicken and a side tomato & cucumber salad (tangy and fresh). The chicken is never raw and has a great smoky taste to it. There's not really a sauce but it is marinaded and grilled well.

I love OFA's the bbq is tasting & simple ! The chicken totally reminds me of my Dad's when he use…read moreto bbq chicken , it seasoned & marinated perfectly. OFA's crew is his family who are the nicest & friendly family . Go early in the morning & if you're in a hurry I wouldn't suggest it . It's made to order & fresh . We do love the marinated cucumber & tomatoes. I think we've tried it all & it's delicious. We need to visit Pin soon it's been awhile . Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

My new weekly stop. The first week I purchased 4 oysters with my husband. They were so tender and…read moredelicious that we were sad when they were gone. This week we purchased 8 and had the same feeling, lol We cannot get enough of them and I sing their praises to everyone who passes by. If you love oysters you MUST stop by the oyster bar!

The restaurant is permanently closed now. The food and service was good. It's a shame it closed.read more

After a long shopping trip, I stumbled across Fruitsy Smoothie, a fruit and smoothie stand in front…read moreof Levi's of the Livermore Premium Outlets. Purchased a fruit bowl for $7.99, which ended up being closer to $9.00. The shop keeper was eyeing me the entire time, especially after giving me my change for a $20.00. I didn't give any tip, since the bowl itself was expensive for what it was. When he gave the bowl to me, I asked 'doesn't it come with honey?' 'Extra charge' 'But it SAYS with honey.' 'No, it's not included.' Then don't advertise it as such.

Got thirsty after walking around the outlet with my bf. We spotted this stand and decided to order…read more2 drinks. I got the pineapple mango smoothie and my bf got the triple berry. The price is a tad pricey. Service was good and friendly. We both enjoyed our drinks.

This is a small hotdog stand iin the mall. They had some candy and hotdogs .. We got a plain hot…read moredog for my son and he loved it.

I see them at Stanford farmers market- I think they'd get more business if stuff was labeled more…read moreclearly- but I finally started asking what all the various options were. Cold noodles were absolutely perfect for a hot day lunch. I've also bought green bean drink, veggie bao & the mini slider looking things w pork and beef- everything has been a big hit w the family & fairly priced.

Their Liang pi (cold noodles) are so good and I really enjoy their other offerings too like tofu…read morenoodles, rou jia mo (pita stuffed meat sandwiches), lotus root, etc