Oakland’s Booming Restaurant Scene

The “Brooklyn” of the Bay Area—has slowly evolved into a dining destination thanks largely in part to the design work of Arcsine, a local architecture and interior design firm known for creating innovative and dynamic spaces. The team is behind some of California’s hottest eateries like Calavera, Modern Coffee and soon-to-be-open Agave—and they can share the hospitality design trends that are putting Oakland on the map.

Calavara: Mexican Kitchen and Agave Bar

Playing up the ‘nature-inspired’ design trend, Arcsine uses weathered wood and stone, exposed brick, living walls and locally sourced materials. Mixed, these elements create refined yet inviting atmospheres.