Two Neighborhood Food Finds
Look beyond the usual checklist: flame-broiled halal kebabs in Annandale, Virginia, and French-style baking on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, California. These are separate neighborhood discoveries, not one route.
For the kebab-curious. Kabobistan Mediterranean Cuisine centers on flame-broiled halal kebabs, alongside Mediterranean and Pakistani classics. The wider selection includes Persian and Middle Eastern dishes, in a relaxed setting suited to families. Save it as an Annandale food discovery rather than a stop on an Oakland itinerary.
For a slower browse of the bakery counter. La Farine Bakery is a French-style neighborhood bakery on Oakland's Piedmont Avenue. Traditional tarts, artisan breads and morning pastries lead the selection, with custom cakes and celebration desserts also part of the shop's offering.
