Temescal

At the intersection of Broadway and 41st Street in Temescal sits Brenda’s, a casual counter-service joint featuring New Orleans-inspired cuisine. I had the privilege of sitting down for a phone call with Brenda to discuss her experiences navigating the culinary world as a queer woman of color.

Prioritizing time outside can be difficult for those with busy schedules who live in urban areas. Lake Temescal rules out this excuse, offering itself as an accessible natural space, welcome to even the busiest of us all. 

With temperatures hitting the low 50s, nothing’s more comforting than a hearty bowl of ramen. Luckily for you, Marufuku is not only insanely delicious, but it’s also super affordable. Grab your friends, add yourself to the Yelp waitlist and slurp some noods. (Specifically from Marufuku Ramen, of course.)

Just a quick trip down Telegraph Avenue sits a neighborhood like no other. Offering cuisines from all over the world and shops that cater to a diverse array of interests, Temescal really has it all.

A full bar and a wildly successful sister establishment in San Francisco could be the reasons for the huge line outside Burma Superstar in Oakland’s Temescal District on a Wednesday night.