We are building a community hub with and for chefs, neighbors, culture bearers, organizers, and activists. Together, we host spaces for people to nurture direct and local economies, and to gather for play, learning, culture, healing and collaboration.
Visit Our Space: Open Test Kitchen
What started as our flagship incubator program has now evolved into a fully operating kitchen and restaurant led with chef-entrepreneurs. Visit our space during café hours or bring your next event to Open Test Kitchen. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
10.23: Game Night with Lil Devil Noodles and Tenth Tale Games
An evening of board games and hand-pulled noodles, in the same room. All ages are welcome, we look …
09.24: Mahjong & Mooncakes
Open play mahjong, with mooncake tasting, and autumn Hong Kong comfort food by M&D Food – …
09.22 Dishcourse Social Chef’s Pop Up: Café Anbesa
More info at: https://dishcoursesocial.com/conversations/
09.19: Oakland Bloom at KQED’s Edible Atlas
The Edible Atlas is a global street food festival exploring the flavors, food traditions, and storie…
09.19 Boss Idea House – Spill Session
11A – 1P – more information at: https://www.instagram.com/boss.ideahouse/
09.15 Dishcourse Social Seen & Heard Community Storytelling
More info at: https://dishcoursesocial.com/
Organizing in our Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown
Since 2017, Oakland Bloom has operated out of Oakland Chinatown – a resilient immigrant hub with food and community at its center. We’ve been working with local merchants, healers, cultural workers and organizers connect and strengthen community support in the neighborhood, and support Oakland Chinatown into the future. Learn More.
Support Our Work
Join the Newsletter
Enter your name and email to sign up for our Newsletter!
Get in touch
Mailing:
Floreciendo / Oakland Bloom
1721 Broadway Suite 201, Oakland CA 94612 USA
Kitchen and Restaurant:
Oakland Bloom/Open Test Kitchen Restaurant
528 8th St, Oakland CA 94607
Follow us:
Instagram @oaklandbloom
Instagram @otk_eats
Facebook @oakbloomkitchen
Email: info@oaklandbloom.org
Phone:(510) 587-9336