Wednesday, March 7, 2012

ABC Wednesday: H is for Homeroom

Continuing with this round's theme focusing on cafes and restaurants, meet Homeroom, a recent addition in the Temescal-Telegraph neighborhood. It's focus is mac'n'cheese and other comfort foods of yore.  There's the Classic mac like mom used to make and then there's new takes on the old recipe.  You can get a spicy, Mexican mac, a goat cheese mac, a Greek mac with feta, and several other twists on the classic.  This being Northern California, all the cheeses are from local artisans.
This is a popular neighborhood spot but also draws from all over Oakland.  Pretty much every demographic is at table everyday.  The day I took these photos we saw hipsters, retirees, construction workers, businessmen, and the rainbow of ethnicities that is Oakland.  The portions are rich and very generous; almost too much so.  If it were me, I'd charge a smidge less and serve a smaller portion.  But I guess that's why take-out tins were invented.
The design is kitsch meets industrial; the vibe is casual and friendly.  Check out the menu; you'll find plenty to like.  And do check out ABC Wednesday for more takes on the letter H.  Also plenty to like.

15 comments:

  1. What a fun place! I wish I lived closer

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  2. Looks like a bright, colorful, and cheerful place. I expected something a bit different when I read the title, but I think I like this a wee bit better than the traditional homeroom!

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  3. «Louis» thanks you for reminding him of Homeroom. He had intended to try it - but forgot about it!

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  4. I'd probably be tempted to stick with the traditional mac and cheese. A couple months ago I saw on the menu a mac and cheese pizza in a pizza parlor. I think they were just trying to get rid of leftovers!

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  5. What a cool place. One can pair a pinot with mac & cheese? Looks like a place I could take my wife. She her wine, me the mac & cheese. Win, win.

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  6. OMG! I'd be there every day and end up being on that show "My 600 lb Life." Mac & cheese is my all-time favourite food!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  7. You can always take the mac & cheese HOME!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  8. WOW... that looks like my kinda place to eat. I love a good burger and fries.

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  9. I like the drawing on the blackboard. I don't eat macs but I've picked out a runny egg sandwich and stout with ice cream to follow for lunch tomorrow, unfortunately only in my dreams. The concept of a stout with ice cream was a new one to me, I've got the coming summer to experiment.

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  10. love exploring Oakland through your blog.. and discovering more of this city.. Being in the South Bay, I definitely do end up coming to Oakland every once in a while

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  11. nice place to hang out :) Hope you could visit My ABC Wednesday entry. Thanks!

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  12. Getting in the car right now :-). You are such a great source of information - Thank you!

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  13. Oh my YUM! I will be checking this out next time I'm up in the Bay area. ABC Wednesday looks fun too,I may start mid alphabet over at my bloggity blog!

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  14. Very nice photos.

    Regards and best wishes

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