Lakeside Market Bites & Stroll

Freshly baked pastries, the buzz of vibrant produce stalls, and the easygoing weekend energy of Lake Merritt waiting just around the corner. Spend an hour in quick one-on-one rounds, then gather your favorite people and head straight into the market to pick up treats and walk by the water as a group.

Get ready for an hour of real one-on-one conversations with fellow East Bay locals, smoothly paired up by the app so you always know exactly who you are talking to next. Then comes the best part: you get to pick your favorite people from the rounds and grab bites from the farmers market and stroll around Lake Merritt together. It all happens the same morning, with one shared plan and everyone heading out together.

Just real conversation that turns into a real plan - with people you already vibe with.

By the time you're walking along the lake with your market finds, you're with a crew of locals you actually know. Maybe this becomes your weekend market and lake stroll squad. Maybe it's just a great morning you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew.

Agenda

11:00AM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone.

11:05AM - 12:25PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Find out who else in the East Bay shares your favorite market stalls and walking routes.

12:25PM+ - Form Groups & head into the farmers market for bites and then walk to Lake Merritt together Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head into the farmers market for bites and then walk to Lake Merritt together. Your group leaves together - today.

Don't just collect contacts. Actually grab market bites and stroll with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for new weekend market spots and East Bay walking paths to explore.

Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number.

Here's a few recommendations: Tru Gourmet Dim Sum - This high-end stall is celebrated for its seasonal, organic handmade dumplings that often draw the market's longest lines. Cap'n Mike's Holy Smoke - A legendary stop for smoked fish lovers, famous for its lox-heavy sandwiches and incredibly fresh salmon candy. Roli Roti - Follow the aroma to find this rotisserie truck known for its juicy porchetta sandwiches and potatoes roasted in savory chicken drippings. Grand Lake Kitchen - Located directly across the street, this iconic deli is the perfect place to grab a Boichik bagel or a savory sandwich before hitting the lake path. Arizmendi Bakery - This worker-owned cooperative offers incredible daily sourdough pizza slices and artisanal pastries that are a local Saturday morning ritual.

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