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Fuku Tea welcomes customers at the corner of Forbes and Oakland avenues.

Opinion | My favorite boba places in Oakland

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist October 17, 2023

Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite “sweet tweat” is boba. Luckily for me, there are numerous places to get boba near campus. I think I can confidently say at this point that I’ve tried each...

While Oakland might be well known for its universities, it has more than just academics to offer, including museums, parks, shops and most notably — food, with a variety of chain and small-business restaurants on Forbes Avenue.

‘Melting pot’: Oakland restaurant scene evolves in recent years

By Anna Ligorio, Senior Staff Writer September 28, 2021
Looking down Forbes Avenue, Pitt students might be overwhelmed by the vast variety of dining options — but with an estimated $72 million in dining sales annually, it’s no surprise that these restaurants would want to come to Oakland.
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