Review on the Fly: Tamarindo's Crispy Shrimp Tacos

 Tamarindo has a shiny silver ceiling and a bright, open space leaves you feeling you are hanging out with the family. An air of femininity adds an extra bit of charm to the decor.

Drawn in by the crispy prawn taco on the menu, I got a seat in the sunlit dining room.  It may seem odd that at that exact moment one might be struck with the urge to have a taco, however, these aren't any ordinary tacos. 

Prawns, creamy avocado, chopped lettuce & sprinkling of cheese make for a more elegant eat. This is not a taco to be wolfed down in haste. Washed down with a pineapple aqua fresca on a less than beautiful day served to brighten it.

This would be a perfect spot to lunch or happy hour with friends and I look forward to doing so.

+ great food, lovely atmospshere
- service friendly but distant

Oaktown Jerk

There was a new booth at the Old Oakland Farmer's Market today, and one you need to try!

Oaktown Jerk is artisan beef jerky made using all local ingredients and ranges from mild to spicy to slightly spicier! We tried the Chili Lime Cilantro and the Thai Basil, which my brother immediately declared was the one for us.

Make it a point of stopping by on your run to the market for fruit and vegetables, you won't be disappointed.