Momo Chang

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First beginning as a week-long celebration in 1979, May was designated by the US government as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in 1990.

How to Support the AAPI Community in the Bay Area

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Always expansive and diverse, Oakland’s dining scene has become even more exciting as a crop of vegan and vegetarian restaurants have opened in recent years, offering cuisines that range from soul food to Chinese to Ethiopian to Italian and more—all adapted to fit plant-based diets.

The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Oakland

Lunar New Year

Thrillist is ringing&nbsp;in the Lunar New Year with a collection of guides, profiles, and features all related&nbsp;to how it is celebrated in communities around the country.

Celebrating Lunar New Year: Guides, Profiles, Features & More

Golden Lotus Vegan

One of the oldest Chinatown districts in North America, Oakland Chinatown was a hub for new immigrants arriving from the Southern region of China in the mid-19th century.

Latest Posts From Momo

How to Support the AAPI Community in the Bay Area

Ten Bay Area community leaders share their favorite AAPI-led nonprofits, retail stores, and restaurants from Oakland to San Jose to San Francisco.

The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Oakland

From Chinese and Vietnamese to soul food, bbq, Ethiopian, and more, here are the best spots to grab a meatless meal in Oakland.

The Insider’s Guide to Getting Lost in Oakland's Chinatown

From Vietnamese banh mi delis to Cantonese BBQ, fortune cookie factories, and more.