We went to Oakland First Fridays yesterday. I’m again struck by how much more diverse and tasty it is.
Even the food vendor options: food from Jamaica, Tanzania, Nigeria, Mexico.
Every fiber of my being knows that Oakland is just a better fit for me (and my soul).
Most of the ‘ethnic’ foods at SF events are insipid and bland or toned down. There aren’t people dancing in the streets organically, that’s for sure. I am much more used to places with the type of soul and personality that Oakland has in spades.