I think this is a great idea. You have a handful (10-15) grab and go restaurants ranging from…read moreburgers, bbq, sushi, Indian, Mexican - and the list goes on. Great spot to meet up with friends or family where everyone has a choice to pick from including a bar for drinks. There is plenty of indoor seating and parking across the street. On days when I am with people and not sure what I want to eat this is the spot I come to!

Just to comment on one aspect of this place, I found their Tuesday trivia to be a multi-dimensional…read moredisappointment. First off, the company behind it, Brainstormer, seems to ask the most weird and obscure questions of all the quiz chains -- think museums in Madrid, or Slovenian bikers -- as if they want you to fail. Scores were pretty low across the board. It was a constant struggle to hear anything the host was saying, largely because he insisted on wearing a mask. He also had a somewhat curt, unfriendly demeanor. Brainstormer was probably the best a decade ago, but something seems to have gone wrong with them along the way. Whoever's in charge of events should consider switching to Head Games, Geeks Who Drink, Live Event, or Pub Trivia Nerds.

SUPER busy plaza and that's not surprising since there's already a LOT of eateries in this area…read morealready. Sucks that a good chunk of the businesses advertised for the food hall no longer exist like Uji Time (was looking forward to this), but hopefully these empty spots can be quickly filled up! There's a good variety of food places such as dim sum, Taiwanese food, boba, Korean croquettes, and much more. My boyfriend and I came here before the lunch rush and although parking was a bit iffy already, there was a good amount of seating and tables available and everything was relatively clean. Some businesses I think just call your name, others have a buzzer. Would be cool if they had a water machine there, or if there was I didn't see it. Hopefully there can be a new dessert place here in the future and more businesses to take over the empty spots the next time I'm here.

"It looks like the place is closed for business. The doors are locked, and the place appears to be…read morecompletely empty."

Amba Chicken Vegetable Adobada Rice…read moreHerby Goddess Chicken Salad Absolutely loved all of it that I even went back for seconds. So good!

Last night I was heading out late to go see the new movie Odyssey. I didn't want to get the…read moretraditional movie bites so I ventured out to get pizza. I tried their Denver style pizza. It was worth every bite. Definitely stop in. The Lafayette location is open later than most local pizzerias. They have cute outdoor seating as well as a small free parking lot. What I thought was a nice touch is the free fully stocked water station. I think in the summer heat this comes in handy. Must try-Loved it!

Swan's Market has been a staple in Old Oakland for a long time!!!…read more I used to come here long before my Yelp days quite often. There used to be live music here sometimes (I think there still is, sometimes) and the market has small restaurants and even a place to buy uncooked food, Parking in Old Oakland can be a challenge depending on when you come, But this place has indoor and outdoor seating available, and the vibe here is very Oakland!!

Gotta love the consistency of good places to eat and hang with friends/co workers…read more This is it...a goto spot with good food, variety and many friendly people. If you need somewhere to go, not sure what you want to eat and want options then come to Swans. Most of the eateries are consistent, but a few of them change every few years. All the food is good and they take pride in quality & presentation. Whether you want something sweet, savory, rich or whatever you can find it here. There is indoor/outdoor seating & too many choices not to make this a place to visit.

Vacaville Premium Outlets is one of those places we had driven past for years on trips north and…read moreback without ever stopping, even though we had heard plenty about it. We finally decided to make a dedicated shopping trip out of it, and I was honestly surprised by how large the outlet center is. There are well over a hundred stores, ranging from designer brands to more everyday retailers, so it's easy to spend an entire day there if you're not careful. We quickly realized it was best to focus on a handful of stores rather than trying to see everything. We ended up visiting places like Clarks, Adidas, Levi's, Banana Republic, and Gap. Every store we walked into had impressive sales for selected items or for everything in the store. Some of the prices were the best I had seen in a while. I walked away with two pairs of shoes and a pair of pants, though still nowhere near as much as my significant other bought! Overall, it turned into a fun and relaxing day. One helpful tip: it's an open-air outlet mall, so visiting on a nice day definitely makes the experience more enjoyable.

This is a large shopping center. It was large enough that it was pretty difficult to explore the…read morewhole center. I ended up skipping around focusing on the stores which really interested me. After I got tired, I realized I hadn't even covered half the center. Well, if you enjoy shopping, plan on a long day and you might wanna make a list of the stores that are of high interest. I don't think it's at all possible to visit every store in the center in one day. Overall, I like this outlet center a lot. It took a bit more travel time to get here, but certain stores are pretty unique. I inadvertently ended up at the far corner of the center, which sure made parking really easy.

Great place to come and get all of your seafood and vegetables, especially if you're making a…read moreinternational dish, the ingredients are here

This spot has several nice places to eat. Most are somewhat inexpensive. I have eaten at this…read morecenter several times over the years and was only dissatisfied once. That place closed. There is a large Asian themed grocery and several small shops as well The only negative about this mall is the public restroom. The Men's restroom is usually a bit filthy with an unflushed toilet and a broken seat or two. They may need to hire a punk patrol officer to help the maintenance people stay on top of the riffraff.

Bay Street is one of Emeryville's best…read more you must park in the garage, and there are certain hours free parking. the plaza, or street, is filled with stores, restaurants and an AMC theater i regularly come to the movies, but i drift to TokyoCentral, a supermarket with many things to buy from, and there's many eats you can have here too

We had an Amazing time walking and talking. We finally got…read moreto visit Tokyo Market. 10/10 would recommend. Lots of cool vendors. From nails that designs were outstanding. To lemonade drinks Permanent jewelry it was a nice vibe.

Best place to gather with friends, order different foods and sit together outside by the river…read more Selection is great and can shop souvenirs too. All food was great and everyone/service was kind. Value is good, on the pricier side but worth it to come together and have a chill time, specially if first time in Napa.

Oxbow Public Market is a fun, eclectic spot. There's a great mix of local vendors offering…read moreeverything from olive oil and books to groceries, specialty foods, and plenty of delicious dining options. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it's an easy place to spend some time browsing and relaxing. Since it was close to our hotel, we stopped in to pick up items for a picnic and shared an incredible sandwich from Loveski's Deli--it was absolutely delicious! The staff throughout the market were friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back on our next visit to Napa.

We visited Local Kitchen with our family for dinner on Saturday and had a great experience overall…read more The atmosphere was welcoming, the interior was modern and comfortable, and the customer service was friendly. Our food arrived quickly, which we really appreciated. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Our son loved his burger, and our daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese sandwich with added bacon and lettuce. She wasn't a fan of her boba drink, but that was probably just a matter of choosing the wrong flavor. I really enjoyed my hummus and chicken dish. The only small issue was that I had asked for no spicy salsa, but it was still added. It wasn't a big deal, but I hope they'll pay a little closer attention to special requests in the future. Overall, we had a very nice family dinner and would definitely come back!

Man, what a bummer about the boba here. It used to be Boba Guys, and now it's a different boba…read moreplace. I ordered 3 boba drinks, and unfortunately all of them had very hard/firm boba :( The food is quite good, though -- I got some salads and the chicken sandwich -- the chicken sandwich was deeeelicious and I would totally get it again. During lunch, they have specials where you can get a sandwich and a drink combo for a great price! Maybe I'll get this in the near future and give the boba another try... hopefully it was just an off day with the undercooked hard boba :( Service is great, though - very friendly staff, and the online order I placed was ready super fast! I took my food to go, but there is nice ample space inside for seating.

This is the saddest food hall I've ever been to…read more We came to eat noodles or swedish meatballs. Noodle shop was gone. Swedish meatballs closed up early! We did not stay for other offerings. Otherwise, it has a very cool vibe and feels hip. If only there were more places available.

Honestly really nice venue overall, but the unpredictable evening hours and lack of food vendors…read morenowadays (most seem closed?) make it frustrating to visit. Good: - Great atmosphere: There is lots of open seating, making it a good place to sit, read, work, and chat with people. - Work-friendly: Wi-Fi is decent and I saw a few people with a laptop watching movies or working while eating. Frustrating: - Early vendor closures: Most of the food options, including the main IKEA vendor, were completely closed by 6:00 PM. And heck it's not like they have that many food/bars here. - Abrupt hall closure: At 7:00 PM, the entire hall suddenly closed without any announcements, or signage about an early closure. So I got asked to leave while still eating :(. The security folks said they just randomly close early sometimes.