El Taco Bike, and the Master Mind Behind the New Old Oakland

Besides the delicious tacos, and awesome tricked out bike, having El Taco Bike at our recent party was a great way to meet Alfonso Dominguez.  Alfonso is co-owner of Tarmarindo in Old Oakland and master mind behind Pop Up Hood.  Pop Up Hood launched in September 2011 with the Old Oakland Pop Up Hood (a great December destination for holiday shopping).  Old Oakland Pop Up retailers initially had 6 months leases and included our favorite bike peddlers, Manifesto, who are extending their second location for another year.  Check it out!

Celebrate!

March is not quite warm enough to party outside, so we found a home-away-from-home that's slightly larger than our home to have an indoor party.  Arbor Cafe has become a home away from home for many neighborhood freelancers and students during the day.  After hours they host events, including ours, and serve up lovely local wines and beers.  El Taco Bike made the evening complete (more on El Taco Bike soon).

Everyone at Fort Ruby is looking forward to warmer days and the return to outdoor events.  Start warming up your darts arm!

Light Pole Love

Our local light poles have been getting some love recently.  Someone has been dressing them up with colored paper and animal images.  It's very random and whimsical, and smile-inducing!