date:Sep 21, 2012
Build a beer garden and they will come. Barely a month old, Portal offers a casual outdoor space in which to sip good beer and nosh on savory bites. Jennifer Tucci, of Rosemunde Sausage Grill, and Warren Rector opened this restaurant just steps from Lake Merritt in Oakland and have been bringing in the locals.
There's also a small, stylish indoor dining area and bar, but when you can drink under the stars with a lake view, why go inside?
The vibe: Familiar and comfy, like hanging out in your