530 Lake Park Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 832-1515
"Tropical Malecon Travel and Entertainment” is pleased to market unique travel programs or JOURNEYS arranged and licensed by Other Cuban Journeys LLC, an experienced and respected organization that is authorized by the U.S. government to offer People-to-People travel to Cuba. Other Cuban Journeys, LLC is licensed (CT-2012-296454-1) by the Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which authorizes registered guests to legally travel to Cuba, to participate and engage in a full time schedule of authorized exchange activities in Cuba, which will involve meaningful interaction between our travelers and people in Cuba. At TMTE, we are not only Cuba Travel professionals but also Cuba Business Consultants exhibiting over twenty five (25) years experience of professional Cuba related work and specialization in Cuba-US relations. Programs of visits are arranged in the fields of Visual Arts, Architecture, Agriculture (basically sustainable and urban agriculture), Religion, Music, Dance, and other cultural interests. Travel Professionals/Consultants We are Cuba travel experts with many years of experience in providing travel and business services to individuals and groups. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met. We pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service. If you are an individual, we will guarantee all of your travel arrangements. If you are an organization, an institution or a group with particular interests, we would be designing a program tailored to your needs. Our company’s team possesses very high quality customer service skills to work with you and all of the participants in the trip. We would work with you person-to-person to plan your trip and provide state of the art consultancy on the travel program. We look forward to working with you to experience Cuba! TMTE is devoted to providing you, our special client, with memorable cultural and educational travel opportunities to Cuba through our host network (in Cuba) of expert tour guides, musicologists, musicians/artists, architects, lawyers, journalists, producers and filmmakers, scholars/academic researchers and educators in Cuba willing to share their knowledge and friendliness and work closely with you to insure that your trip will be fulfilling and positively unforgettable. Our general areas of focus are the visual arts, architecture and historic preservation, music, journalism, theatre, film, folk arts, Afro-Cuban religion and culture, and sports. We welcome all artists, athletes, academic researchers, full-time professionals, journalists, photographers, filmmakers, and university and secondary school students who are eligible for a “general license” under US Law’s travel affidavit. We especially welcome Cuban-Americans who travel for family visits to Cuba. Tropical Malecon Travel and Entertainment (TMTE) can arrange customized/customizable individual or group travel. The following services are provided by our agency: Round-trip airfare from Miami Cuban visa US general license forms Hotel accommodations, meals, and transfers. Local specialized/bilingual tour guide. Customized/customizable programs are priced in addition to basic travel costs based on clients’ interests and objectives Conference or event, modest participation costs are listed with each event.
Your East Lake Merritt neighborhood coffee house. Experienced and friendly baristas serve a variety of house made pastries and Four Barrel coffee daily. Pastries include an assortment of sweet and savory options including croissants and empanada. Our coffee selections reflect high specialty standards, with an emphasis on origins. We also host community events that include a monthly comedy event and regular rotation of art complete with artist receptions. Our cafe is a great place to socialize, for meetings, and a place to work; the closest place to home.
Excite your palette with the delights of mediterranean flavors! Catering and party rooms available.
Pop up restaurant meets House Concert. Dinner and a Show at the Moss House. Photos credited to Ting Vogel, Bob Minkin, Henry Hungerland, Susan Weiand and Carrie Nevins
*Sat-Sun: Brunch 11am-3pm. Bar Snacks & Drinks 3pm-5pm. Dinner 5pm-11pm*
Great Views & lakefront dining. Our menus feature local farms, the freshest ingredients & a variety of choices. In the mood for a nice juicy steak? We've got it. Enjoy a business/casual lunch, a romantic dinner with the best views of Lake Merritt & the famous ring of light, or a fun brunch with friends (bottomless mimosas!). We offer it all. Also, join us for our Late Night Happy Hour Mon-Thurs, 5-10pm, or for our fabulous brunches on the weekends! (Reservations are highly encouraged). WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS... Oakland's most enchanting wedding venue! Our panoramic view encompasses the blue-green of Lake Merritt and the lush Oakland hills. A special treat for evening events is the Necklace of Lights, which is a chain of lights on ornate Victorian light poles that surround the entire lake. We provide all food & beverage. Our menu features an upscale Californian cuisine.A variety of menus are available, and if none catch your eye, our Executive Chef will gladly create a custom menu to suit your needs. Please select the menu tab to review special events menus. The Terrace Room is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00pm to 1:00am. Wedding Ceremonies can be held indoors for at an hourly rate. The Terrace Room is also available for smaller events throughout the week. Please inquire about our availability.
Lake Chalet is located in a gorgeously renovated 100 year old building and boasts 10,000 square feet of indoor dining and 2,500 square feet of outdoor dining on our dock. We serve a diverse menu of contemporary Californian cuisine with a focus on seafood that's full of new takes on old favorites and a great raw bar. Several dining areas make up our restaurant and offer something for everyone, including private dining and event space for weddings and large meetings. Our 80 foot long bar overlooks the lake and provides a great place to meet friends, enjoy great people-watching and drinks from our full bar featuring Beach Chalet Ales and handcrafted cocktails. The Dock has weekly specials (Taco Tuesday, Crab Friday, Weekend Grill) and serves afternoon drinks daily. We offer weekend brunch a la carte as well as a huge buffet spread on Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. We also have authentic gondola rides on Lake Merritt available through Gondola Servicio – a truly unique and magical experience.
Dinner every night, lunch on Fridays. Many happy hours! www.muaoakland.com
alaMar Kitchen & Bar is the hottest addition to Uptown Oakland’s thriving restaurant scene. The New American seafood restaurant is a passion project of New York City transplant, Executive Chef Nelson German, who has worked at high end establishments such as Gramercy Park Hotel under the direction of internationally acclaimed Chef Yuji Wakiya. His menu boasts signature dishes such as the peel ‘n’ eat shrimp drowned in mouth watering romesco sauce accompanied by fresh grilled Firebrand bread and the Braised Angus Oxtail derived from his mother's recipe. The ever evolving menu, reflecting locally-sourced and sustainable ingredients, is made to share over conversation and laughter with friends. Indulge in our bar featuring an exquisite selection of local wines, as well as innovative beer cocktails, hand crafted mixed drinks and house made sodas.
Baygreens Salads is your modern take on traditional greens. We look forward to serving you individually handcrafted salads, with gourmet dressings made from scratch! Want more than just salads? We also got savory paninis hot off the grill, and juices made to order. We pride ourselves in using only fresh and natural ingredients. So check us out for your next healthy, convenient, and satisfying meal!