I can't believe no one has written about this little food stand!…read more My fiance and I paid a visit to the vet this Saturday and were heading to Costco. We saw that a small Farmer's Market was going on in the Bishop Ranch complex #3 (adjacent to GE Software's lot). Since we needed vegetables that Costco probably wouldn't have (or have in the mega Duggar family pack), we decided to make a quick detour into this small farmer's market. Man, are we glad we did. I mean this FM is much, much smaller than the one we went to in Pleasanton. But at the end of the rows of vegetable and other stalls was this delicious aroma of grilled food. Since we hadn't eaten lunch and Costco food was NOT a healthy option, we decided to take a peek at Gorgeous Gorilla. While I don't want to make a definitive statement about the ethnic origin of the food, my guess is either Jamaican or (generically) Caribbean. They had Jerk chicken, Oxtail, shrimp, and grilled salmon. Also they serve their plate meals with red beans and rice. Oh snap, I love red beans and rice! And best of all: fried plantains. They also serve it with a small side of a fruit salad which is heavy on the mangos. Nice. We also ordered a positively awesome strawberry fruit drink which we know used fresh strawberries from a vendor down the row of veggie stands. We saw him deliver two boxes of strawberries while we ate lunch. We shared a jerk chicken plate and that was enough for us because we didn't want to fill up too much before shopping. The flavors were AMAZING on every part of the meal, esp the chicken. while I've had much spicier jerk chicken in the past, this one was one I'd consider a very mild jerk flavor. Maybe if I ask for what the locals would eat would they turn it up a notch. They let me know that they are there every Thursday in the same lot, so I'm going to make another trip next week as this Thursday I won't be in the area. But for now, here's some pics to whet your appetite!

I wish I could add stars to this gem of a restaurant. It was truly love at first bite, the jerk…read morechicken was seasoned and grilled to perfection- just melted in my mouth.My friend and I stumbled upon this place at Oakland's First Friday event. She had a Garlic shrimp skewer and we shared the impeccable oxtail soup. Every bite was exceptional in flavor and purely delightful to the palette. The staff was friendly , charismatic and helpful. My entire experience was pleasant, from my understanding they will continue to frequent First Friday and I fully intend to frequent them!if you have had an opportunity- check out this spot I highly recommend it!

Always dependable and tasty. Give them a follow on Instagram as they'll post where they'll be and…read moreat what time. I typically visit them at the San Ramon Farmers Market every Saturday. They can sometimes get busy especially after 11am, but they'll usually let you know if there is a longer than average wait. I usually opt for the double chicken island special which comes with three pieces of chicken and a side tomato & cucumber salad (tangy and fresh). The chicken is never raw and has a great smoky taste to it. There's not really a sauce but it is marinaded and grilled well.

I love OFA's the bbq is tasting & simple ! The chicken totally reminds me of my Dad's when he use…read moreto bbq chicken , it seasoned & marinated perfectly. OFA's crew is his family who are the nicest & friendly family . Go early in the morning & if you're in a hurry I wouldn't suggest it . It's made to order & fresh . We do love the marinated cucumber & tomatoes. I think we've tried it all & it's delicious. We need to visit Pin soon it's been awhile . Give it a try you won't be disappointed.

Oyster Bar is a vendor @San Ramon Farmers Market. they offered bbq & fresh shucked oysters…read more eats: shigoku oysters, 2 for 7, fanny bay oysters, 2 for 5 -tasted ok, a little briny, size really small, looks a lot smaller than whole oyster. -sauces house made, not so flavorful. -prices same for fresh shucked and bbq'd *wouldn't repeat, not a good value -not familiar with 4 types of oysters offered. not listed on menu nor labeled on ice.

My new weekly stop. The first week I purchased 4 oysters with my husband. They were so tender and…read moredelicious that we were sad when they were gone. This week we purchased 8 and had the same feeling, lol We cannot get enough of them and I sing their praises to everyone who passes by. If you love oysters you MUST stop by the oyster bar!

JJ Juice is one of many vendors present at San Ramon Farmers Market…read more offerings: various juices with orange & another item, no sugar added drink: beet & orange (6) 16 ounces -not sugary, had a tinge of ginger -refreshing without the issues of sugar overload... drips: -didn't have lines like the lemonade stand next to it.

Oh boy do I love juice that doesn't have extra sugar added. On a hot day, cold juice or chilled…read morewater are my go to options. Today, we ordered orange juice and beet and orange juice. Both were flavorful, and you can really taste the ingredients because none of the extra fake stuff is in there. The price point is a real bargain for unadulterated juices.the best part is that the drinks are delicious and healthy for us. I can't wait to try new flavors next time!

I tried their masala dosa and mango lassi. Its the best authentic dosa that I ever had!…read more Must try.

I was happy to find Bangalore style dosa. The dosa was not crispy and had like a tablespoon of…read morefilling. It was too expensive at $11 for what I received. Filling should have been 3 times atleast for dosa to be filling. Chutney was ok, sambhar was good.

Love Jollof Kitchen! I go every month on first Friday in Oakland for the veggie plate. I put my…read morefriends on and all they talk about is when we're going back! Service is always great and super quick. The flavors with just the jollof rice are amazing, full of flavor in every bite. It tastes just like my friend's mom back home so I will forever appreciate the food.

I had the pleasure of meeting the owner/chef of Jollof Kitchen and you can taste the love the food…read moreis prepared with. The flavor is fortified and complex in the mos delicious way. It is undeniably low and slow build and development of flavor. It's the bite you take and your entire body experiences it! I can not say enough about how delicious the food here is the rice is cooked to perfection it is not over or undercooked it is bursting with flavor, the chicken is tender falling off of the bone. Chef Kimmie is guided by the ancestors in her preparation of this food from the gods.

I want to thank Mei Mei and Creative Sips for being a memorable part of my 50th wedding anniversary…read morecelebration. We had over 100 people at our celebration, many of whom were casual boba drinkers, some boba connoisseurs and some had never had a boba drink in their life. I am happy to say all three categories of boba drinkers were EXTREMELY happy with their drinks from Creative Sips. Many attendees told me that the Creative Sips was the perfect dessert after lunch. I would highly recommend Creative Sips for your special occasion, your guests will love it, just like my 100+ guests did. Thank you Mei Mei for making our special celebration even more special.

I tried the Strawberry Mango Matcha Latte and it was really delicious! I think the drink was…read morerefreshing, but I wish the matcha taste was stronger. I overall liked the drink and liked how this drink had a +1 topping with this drink.

This was the second time we I have used them. The most recent they cooked for a retirement party…read moreand as usual the food was exceptional. Everyone loved it and wanted their card. They made me shine! Thank you Miguel.

Best tacos for ANY event. We've had Five Star Taco Catering for multiple family events now and our…read moreguests always ask for their info before leaving. Amazing food, professional service, and they have a ton of options for everyone. Highly recommend.

What a great find! We have been going here alot lately and I already have favorites. The…read morestrawberries from the first stall when you enter is the best, I think hey are much sweeter than the strawberries from Rodriguez Farm. The grapes from the grape guy are huge and sweet. I love how the grapes are layed out on the table. We get pastries from Star Bakery, and tea is great at Chafolio. We also like the dumplings at the dumpling stall. The market is also pretty clean, with plenty of walking space. Not overaly crowded (atlest as we have seen) compared to some I have been to. There are plenty other stalls here, please check it out if you are in the area.

We were in town early,so we decided to try the local farmers market…read more It's street parking only. Not knowing the area,we had to park a few blocks away. There was a nice variety of food, vegetables, meats,and other local makers. I think that the weather had a affect on the vibe of the market. It was really quiet and subdued. It was also only 50 degrees out. Most of the vendors were bundled up trying to stay warm. So not a lot of communication or interaction. I don't blame them as it was pretty cold. A nice surprise was Starter Bakery. One of my favorite East Bay bakerys. Ended up getting croissants,and kougam. Will have to come back again when it warmer