Marcella’s Lasagneria in the Dogpatch serves excellent lasagnas with ultra-thin pasta, creamy béchamel, and tomato sauce.

Rotten City Pizza makes excellent thin-crust pies in Emeryville.

Europa Plus is a specialty grocery store in the Richmond with lots of Russian goods and ingredients.

Royal Market is a great Russian specialty store and bakery in the Richmond.

Gourmand European Deli is a great spot in the Richmond to pick up everything from cured meats to pickles to chocolate.

Moscow & Tbilisi Russian Bakery in the Richmond makes some of the best pastries in the neighborhood.

The West Berkeley takeout window serves incredible burgers, sandwiches, and other comfort food dishes.

The Mission takeout spot serves DIY pasta kits to make at home.

Herbal is a fantastic new Burmese spot in the Tenderloin - and they’re serving some of the best takeout we’ve had lately.

Masabaga is a new spot in Uptown Oakland for excellent deep-fried toro burgers.

Anthony's Cookies in the Mission makes some of our favorite cookies in Bay.

The East Oakland taqueria makes some of the best tacos in the Bay.

Tao Yuen Pastry makes excellent dim sum - and our favorite steamed pork buns - in Oakland’s Chinatown.

Susiecakes in the Marina is our go-to spot for cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and more.

Lucky Three Seven is a Filipino spot serving adobo, lumpia, and wings. All dishes are made to-go, but you should absolutely stay awhile.

Shan Dong serves hand-made noodles and exceptional Chinese dishes in Oakland’s Chinatown.