"Chef Paul Canales opened his Uptown Oakland tapas temple Duende in 2013 and it’s been going strong since then. Diners will find all the traditional pintxos and tapas they crave presented in a large, dark, and elegant setting that’s perfect for before or after a show at the nearby Fox theater. Don’t skip the fideua and paella — Canales’ specialties." - Caleb Pershan