Good beers - 23 of 'em! - and food on tap in Oakland...

In this part of California, people often focus on the dining choices in San Francisco, unfortunately overlooking Oakland. But there are some great restaurants and ale houses in what is affectionately known as Oaktown. One of my favorite restaurants, for example, is the Z Bar and Cafe near Lake Marriott and automobile row.

Linden Street Brewing is one great place for brews... And then there's Cato's Ale House in north Oakland, reviewed below (click on the orange link), home of 23 beers on tap and fine food at a discount.

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Photos: flickr (top photo by fotogail, bottom photo by peterme)