East Bay with friends

Local tipGrab the daily vegetarian pizza slice next door and expect live music in line

1 min walk to the next stop

Local tipOrder the chicken soup with matzo balls, it cures whatever ails you

1 min walk to the next stop

Local tipAsk what Marcia and Paul baked that morning before you look at the case

21 min walk to the next stop

Local tipBrowse the staff picks shelf by the register, it changes weekly

8 min drive to the next stop

Local tipWalk the Lake Anza loop and skip the swim line unless it's actually hot

Local tipOrder the dirty martini and a vegan hot dog, stay for the DJ set

10 min walk to the next stop

Local tipGet the kinilaw and let the staff pick the sawsawan to go with it

6 min drive to the next stop

Local tipArrive early for a seat, the vinyl plays full albums and the room stays hushed

13 min walk to the next stop

Local tipDig the independent-label bins in back, that's where the finds hide

4 min drive to the next stop

Local tipSit at the indoor counter and let them pick a glass off the week's list