Temescal and Telegraph Avenue District

The Temescal and Telegraph Avenue Business District is a vibrant place with a rich history and evolving demographics. The architectural charm, the street ambiance, access to the freeway and BART, are all assets which make this an attractive and desirable business district.

The Temescal Telegraph District represents a diverse and eclectic mix of Bay Area businesses and residents. With its unique location and cultural environment, residents and patrons can expect a vibrant cultural experience from a visit to the Temescal area. From the landmark Genova Delicatessen to the innovative Sadiedey Cafe indoor playground, businesses located in this district service a wide array of markets and provide invaluable offerings to the Oakland, Calif., community.

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Taste of Temescal

Mark your calendars for the 2010 Taste of Temescal which is now scheduled for September 14, 2010. Taste of Temescal is a night where local restaurants participate in a community fundraiser for area charities by giving you a small taste of their best dishes. Come join us for great food and drinks, live music and prizes. There will be a limited number of tickets available so please join our e-mail list to hear when they are available for purchase.

Congratuations to the Temescal's Best of the Bay Winners

Editorial Winners

Best Craft Supplies
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

Best Homegrown Kid's Clothing Store
Ruby's Garden

Best Artist for Tattoo Virgins
Chummy Alexanian at Tattoo 13

Best Religious Community
East Bay Church of Religious Science

Best Emerging Pizza Chain
Lanesplitter Pizza and Pub

Most Spanish Tapas Joint
Barlata

Best Unconventional Salad
Burma Superstar

Best Panchan Spread
Sura

Best Grits
Aunt Mary's Cafe

Best American Comfort Food
SR24

Best Yogini / Circus Aerialist
Laura Camp of Flying Yoga Shala

Reader Poll Winners

Best Craft Supply Store
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

Best Nieghborhood
Temescal

Best Tai / Lao / Burmese Restraunt
Burma Superstar

Best Sandwiches
Genova Delicatessen

Best Home Grown Fusion of Cuisines
Burma Superstar

Best Deli
Genova Delicatessen

Best Coffee
Peet's Coffee and Tea

Best Coffeehouse
Peet's Coffee and Tea

Temescal Street Cinema Wrap-Up

The Temescal Street Cinema completed its third year with six great films shown weekly on Thursday nights in June & July. We want to thank the people who came out to hear the wonderful music and watch the engaging films by local filmmakers. We also want to thank all the volunteers and supporters of the event including Bank of the West, Temescal Square, Marc 49 and Vignette Wine Country Soda. Lastly we want to show our appreciation for Suzanne L'Heureux, Arne Johnson and Royal NoneSuch Gallery who all helped put on such a great event. We all look forward to the 2011 Street Cinema next June.