“They used to have an architect firm here that barely attracted any flies inside, then this wonderful, eclectic cute antique shop took over. They invited the lady from Moss plants to sell their beautiful plants and the result is balanced gentle magic. Here you can find gifts for yourself or for a special occasion, or no reason at all. Walking in here was a nice fresh break for a Sunday, greeted graciously by Nan who let me wonder around the shop without policing me or being a typical pushy sales person, quiet the opposite. Her level of education and appreciation for art and antique recognized the good client in me and others who happened to walked inside, and that's a good sales person. In the meantime I had to share this with more folks. Perfect place to buy a nice, cozy, or an elegant last minute gift.”
“This place always has new stuff. James is one of the great people you will meet in this great region. His honesty prices are just one example to be satisfied with #crossjames”
“This must be my favorite place in Palm Springs. I bought an Angela Puto Necklace here a few years ago and I just love it! The store collection is curated with great love and an understanding of complex yet stunning design.
I could spend hours in this store.”
“This place was dope. Right next to Venganza. I connected with the owner Getachew (sorry if I misspelled your name) who was very knowledgeable about his products located from all across Africa. A cool guy and I'll be back to check the store out again when I have more time and when I'm not waiting for an order.”
“I’ve always driven by but never stopped in since it was after hours. I got a chance to pop in today and I found so many treasures! The owner/buyer had a great eye for unusual and precious antiques. I picked up fantastic Christmas ornaments, a stunning smoky topaz ring, and vintage Japanese porcelain aquarium decor. The latter could be used in plant terrariums too. They kindly offered my dog a treat and made me feel welcome.”
“What a great place! Such a welcoming environment, filled to the brim with an absolutely impressive collection! You're sure to have a positive experience while looking around. And the owner, Heather, makes your experience even that much better.
I also really appreciate all the things she does for the community, like hosting events. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space! ?”
“Super helpful guy. Bought 3 lovely pieces of furniture over the last few years. He even helped me tie a desk to my trunk with his own rope when it didn't fit in my back seat. Awesome”
11AM - 7PM
560 2nd St, Oakland“Insane curation of vintage furniture, art and decor located in Oakland. I frequented the shop back when it was next door and in a much smaller space. It’s now expanded to a beautiful and generous location (used to be a Bed Bath and Beyond). I went in today and loved their new space and layout.
Most curation falls under mid-century modern and Scandinavian design. Some 80s and 90s as well. Prices are on the mid to higher-end but fair, selection is similarly diverse. This place isn’t a quick-stop though, best enjoyed with time because there is just so much good stuff to look at. I purchased a set of vintage Japanese side tables that are probably my favorite pieces I own at the moment. Great music, too.”
6AM - 4:30PM
5401 Coliseum Wy, Oakland“I've gotten a lot of great stuff from this flea market. There's tons of video games, collectibles, antiques, tools, junk and not to mention your every day convenience store things. There's also a great little section with produce. Takes about an hour to walk the whole thing if you keep a good pace but also take your time to look through some things. Some of the venders don't bend on prices but a lot of them will, so make sure to haggle a little! It's open every day of the week but I've found Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best days to go! Saturday and Sundays are fun but they tend to have a lot more newer msrp value things opposed to old used things. Definitely recommend this flea market for anyone in the bay area.”
“This is easily the best restaurant I've been to in the East Bay, though it seems to be a little under the radar. Although it is a little pricier than what we normally look for on an average Saturday night, it's honestly well worth it. The food is perfect, with great creative and well-balanced cocktails to pair. The ambiance is funky, cute and cozy, and the service is excellent. We moved over from San Francisco 3.5 years ago, and we've generally been underwhelmed with the restaurant scene on this side of the bridge. In terms of ambiance, most places in the East Bay seem to either be very dated looking, or else they have an updated, hipster "cool" vibe, but are also cavernous and chilly. The Rendezvous is a notable exception to this. The space has a beautiful, eclectic, vintage feel AND I didn't have to be bundled up in my winter coat while enjoying my meal. This is the place to pick if you want to impress a date with your artsy and casual-yet-sophisticated taste. This is place to take your spouse when they are feeling down and you can splurge to cheer them up. This is the place to meet up with your favorite friends if you want to feel cozy and connected. This is the the place to celebrate your next birthday, anniversary or anything else that merits celebrating with great food in a special place. They also have an adorable outdoor space for warm evenings, daytime gatherings or for people who need to continue to avoid indoor dining. This isn't the barely-thought-about tables and chairs on a cement slab that so many restaurants have these days. Their patio is a lovingly decorated extension of the indoor restaurant. Though I haven't sat out there yet, I had the thought that it would be a perfect place to buy out for a private party. I really love it, and am already looking forward to my next visit.”
“Beautiful shop full of interesting antiques from Native American jewelry and baskets to Japanese tansu and textiles from around the world, priced very fairly. Great conversation to be had as well!”