The early-'90s trend of "micro-cinemas"--dens like the Casting Couch, where yups and yuppettes could guzzle merlot and (Williams-) Sonomize each other on Italian sofas during Merchant-Ivory flicks--finds an earthy opposition in Oakland's pizza-beer-house

Paragon Bar and Cafe

41 Tunnel Rd Berkeley CA 94705

(510) 843-3000

Paragon is a chic lounge that caters to the sophisticated set of Berkeley locals and out-of-towners, offering up soulful jazz acts four nights a week. You can sink yourself into one of many sumptuous leather couches or kick your swanky self back on the p

Kimballs East

6005 Shellmound St Emeryville CA 94608

(510) 658-2555

Kimballs East has to be one of the top ten date destinations in the East Bay, they get phenomenal live music that's usually jazz or R&B, and the cuisine is of the fresh California variety. The service at Kimballs is always outstanding perfectly complimen

Albatross Pub

1822 San Pablo Ave Berkeley CA 94702

(510) 843-2473

A neighborhood college bar and Old World pub have found a common nexus at the Albatross Pub, where you can find an eclectic crowd, good conversation, and a host of entertainment. Free live music on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (that's right free) in a

Talk of the Town

4481 International Blvd Oakland CA 94601

(510) 534-8255

Heck, strong drinks, good Mexican food, live local music acts downstairs and headliners upstairs; we really don't need to say anything more. Except that Talk of the Town is a hip little joint with a great local bar feel, that packs in a tuned in, friendl

Temple Bar— Tiki Bar & Grill

984 University Ave Berkeley CA 94710

(510) 548-9888

If Cal offered a degree in Hawaiian cultural studies, drinking and dining at Temple Bar would be a core requirement for graduation. Here you're encouraged to hang out with everyone, and believe us everyone will want to hang out with you because the atmos

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