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For the first time ever, Foodbeast's ultimate noodle festival Noods Noods Noods presented by NISSIN Original Cup Noodles, is hitting the Bay Area on April 7, 2018. Hosted at the all-new Esports Arena Oakland in Jack London Square, this food-lovers event will feature some of the craziest, Asian-inspired eats, alongside competitive video game action.

The inspired dishes at Noods are promised to be nothing short of Instagram-worthy and mind-blowing. The event will host a variety of Bay Area restaurant vendors, each supplying exclusive Asian-inspired and/or noodle-filled comfort-food items. Now, without further ado, here are three of the craziest dishes you'll find using noodles, all created by Oakland restaurants participating in Noods... 

Women in Oakland are making making moves! Women's History Month is meant to highlight those attributions and give thanks to those who've opened the doors of equality. The following entrepreneurs, listed in alphabetical order, have inspired women from Oakland and beyond, by being an example of excellence in the business industry. 

Another Oakland Restaurant Week has been and gone with thousands of meals devoured at Oakland restaurants. From seafood, to Arab street food, to California favorites, to Mexican mole and margaritas, to Thai soul food, to spicy Indian fusion, to Italian classics and more! We asked diners to post their favorite feasts on Instagram, and here's some of the dishes we found.

Oaklands soul-food-restaurant per capita is pretty impressive, especially considering its 3,000 miles from the South. That's thanks to a strong African-American culture that's been part of the city's fabric since the founding. With a hunger for fried comfort, we set out to find the most popular spots in Oakland -- and we know that we've missed a bunch. Let us know and we'll add your favorites to the list!

Infamous for their long hours and long poured cocktails, dive bars are a great way to immerse yourself in Oakland’s diverse night-life culture. Though peculiar in appearance these hometown treasures offer a warm friendly atmosphere and, of course, well priced well drinks. 

There is nothing more American than dressing up like a German and drinking beer... LOL! While you could spend your time debating the legitimacy of that opening statement, we think you’ll be much better served seeing how you can best explore the Oakland Ale Trail during this year’s Oaktoberfest! 

Oakland has always attracted and embraced creative, innovative people. Here are a few contributions to the pop culture landscape, straight out of Oakland.

Warriors are the 2017 NBA Champs!

Come and celebrate the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors during their victory parade Thursday, June 15th. The parade will start at 10:00am at 11th and Broadway in downtown Oakland, and finish with a rally around 12:15pm outside of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.  Fans can begin to line up for the rally as early as 5:00am. Make sure to check the Warriors page for any parade updates and a full list of street closures. 

Tips for making the most of your Warriors fan experience without having to cash out on a Finals game!

It's safe to say The Warriors are a popular team these days. Especially this year entering this year's NBA Finals ® with 2 NBA® MVPs. DubNation is frantic for a taste of experiencing the NBA Finals® live, but not all of us are as "lucky." So whether you’re coming to Oakland for the first or 20th time, or are simply looking for the best watch party spots, these tips will make your Warriors fan experience a memorable one. 

Bun, condiments, veggies, meat there's a methodology to burgers, yet all of the components have to complement each other perfectly. And when you get that perfect bite, everything seems right in the world. So where can you find the best burger in Oakland? Whether you are looking for local favorites or a fancy gourmet excursion, Oakland has the burger for you! 

With the help of @eastbaydish (and their amazing photography), we were able to share with you our list of delicious burgers in Oakland. In alphabetical order, here is our list of burger joints perfect for your next Oakland foodie adventure. Happy eats!