Mr. Espresso, an Oakland-based, family-run company that has been roasting and distributing Italian-style oak wood roasted coffee to Bay Area retailers, cafes and restaurants for 45 years, will open its first cafe, The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, in downtown Oakland, Monday, May 22, 2023. Mr. Espresso was founded in 1978 by Carlo Di Ruocco, a native of Salerno and the original “Mr. Espresso.” The company continues to be a family affair, with Carlo’s wife and the family’s three adult children all actively involved in the day-to-day business operations.
Outside Lands isn't just about the music, though with an epic 2023 lineup that includes Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and the Foo Fighters it's certainly looking good for music-lovers. It's also about the food. This year has an ambitious array of 96 Bay Area restaurants, including chefs from Liholiho Yacht Club, Bodega SF and the No. 1 pick in the Mercury News' 50 Best Restaurants list, Oakland's Daytrip. Without ado, here's the full (very long!) food lineup for Outside Lands 2023, which will be held in Golden Gate Park on August 11-13. The beverage lineup is coming later in June.