Enotrias AirBnB
Because of the amazing hospitality I have received around the world on various wine trips by staying with AirBnB hosts, I have created a space for those throughout the industry visiting the Bay Area.
Private and tranquil spaces in a beautiful and safe historic Oakland neighborhood,
15 minutes from OAK airport,
complete with signature breakfast dishes created from our organic home garden,
thoughtful details, and of course, at least a glass of sommelier selected wine.
~ Melissa L. Smith
Sommelier
Wine Consultant
Wine Appraiser
Wine Educator
and AirBnB Superhost
What to do when you Visit Oakland...
These are some of my favorite places and things to do around home. I might even run into you along the way!
Where to Eat
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Top Hatters brand new restaurant with amazing California cuisine with Asian influences within walking distance
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The Wolf fantastic casual fine dining
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Forge wood fired pizzas with great wine list and bar, and outdoor dog friendly seating
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Paradiso our neighborhood place for quality food, wine, and cocktails
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Bellanico incredible Italian cuisine with local ingredients, and one of the best wine lists around
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Farmhouse Thai Express, Farmhouse Kitchen, and Daughter Thai spectacular authentic Thai food
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Castro Valley Marketplace a great new addition to the area. Several options for food, groceries, wine, and spirits.
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Rita's Frozen Custard and Italian Ice a personal favorite for late night cravings
Where to Drink
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Bay Grape the wine shop to beat all wine shops, and my second home
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Room 389 right across from Bay Grape is a dark and moody bar playing local sports and serving great drinks
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Kona Club A fantastic tiki bar right down the road from the Mountain View Cemetery on Piedmont Ave
What to Do
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Kayak Lake Chabot 7 minutes away
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Check out the spectacular views and history (at the completely non creepy) Mountain View Cemetery
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Check out Jack London Square and take the Ferry into San Francisco
Where to Go
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The Coast Loop: Take 92 to Half Moon Bay, and stop at Sam's or The Ritz Carlton and have a glass of something fantastic while overlooking the ocean or listening to the bagpipes at sunset (do the loop in reverse). Grab local produce, dry goods, or a pie at Pie Ranch. Tour and taste the fresh goat cheese at Harley Farms. Check out Costanoa. Stop at any of the beaches (bring a blanket, GoVinos, the munchies you've picked up along the way, and a bottle of screwtop wine). Finish the day at the nostalgic Beach Boardwalk or grab a glass of wine and a bite at Soif. Drive safe on the beautiful, curvy Highway 17 back into the real world.
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Tour Marin: Drive out to the Green Gulch Zen Center for morning meditation. Stop for coffee and pastries at Parkside in Stinson Beach, then drive to Hog Island for the best, freshest, hand shucked oysters and bubbly at their iconic farm. And you can't skip The Marshall Store for barbecued oysters. They are the best. There are great trails and backroads to explore on the way back.