Family was informed by their friends to try Blackbird at the Nielson Tower and asked Mom Violy if she has ever been there before. Mom Violy had no clue what it was asked Carmina to look it up and see what kind of food they serve. Carmina gave the phone number to Mom Violy make a reservation for a family lunch. On the day of the reservation, we arrived early and were allowed to enter before the official opening time of eleven o’clock in the morning. We decided to stay in the lobby, where we were asked if we wanted anything to drink. Carmina took videos inside and learned about the history by talking to the staff. One hour later, people started coming into the restaurant and took their seats at the reservation table, browsing the menu to decide what to order. Our family members were running late, but we didn’t get bored thanks to the friendly staff. More customers kept arriving and placing their orders, and we couldn’t help but glance at their dishes, curious about what ...
Every year when I have the chance to visit the Bay Area in California I would go to inexpensive places with my best friend and her family.
She would also come up with new places to explore. Either places she wants to visit or places her daughter's have been too for their field trip from their school.
Either way it gives us a chance to bond and explore places together.
Japanese Garden

- Lake Merrit in Oakland
- Laney College Flea Market
- Address: 7th Street
- Oakland, CA 94607
- Open on Sunday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The entrance fee varies depending on the day you go.
Try Chamoyada a Mexican dessert made with a sweet and spicy type of shaved ice, or raspado, prepared with chamoy and mango.
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| Chamoyada |
I went to Vietnam in San Jose to see what the place looked like. One of my friend had mentioned to me about it. My friend and family also wanted to see what was there. The food at the restaurant taste like you are in Vietnam. I can highly recommend it.
- Vietnam Town
- San Jose, California
- http://www.vietnamtownonline.com/
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| Crab Fried Rice |
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| Shrimp Fried Rice |
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| Chicken |
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| Chicken with Vegetables |
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| Seafood Pan Noodles |
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| Tofu with Vegetables |
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| Soup |
- J Town
- http://j-town.ca/
When you are a teen you are into animation and items coming from Japan or Korea. You are into K-Pop and other singers in the band. You don't have time to visit Japan or Korean, but what to buy their food, novelty items, clothing and etc. You can just come to this store and buy it there.
- Berkeley and the University of Berkeley Campus

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