Meet the soul-food chef singing the praises of Oakland, top food city
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Chef Michele McQueen is promoting Oakland as a top food city through the Oakland Restaurant Collective, highlighting its rich culture and dining scene. Oakland has been voted the best food city in the nation by Conde Nast readers for the second consecutive year.
Michele McQueen, a renowned chef and co-founder of the Oakland Restaurant Collective, is on a mission to promote Oakland as a great city to run a restaurant. She was one of the first to popularize fried chicken and waffles in Northern California and has served notable figures like Steph Curry. The Oakland Restaurant Collective aims to showcase the city's positive aspects and provide a support network for restaurant owners. Oakland has seen some positive developments, including gaining its second Michelin-starred restaurant, Sun Moon Studio, in 2025. The city was also voted the best food city in the nation by Conde Nast readers for the second consecutive year. McQueen's Town Fare restaurant is known for creative soul food dishes like gumbo ramen and sweet-potato spring rolls.
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