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| - There are plenty of places to drink in Oakland, but it can be tricky to find somewhere with alcohol and food AND where you can have conversations with people without shouting. Union Grill fits the bill pretty well, and has a cozy atmosphere to boot.
The hummus plate is a pretty good appetizer to share. While the hummus isn't out-of-this-world good, it's decent. Bonus points for warm pita triangles and the feta, olives, tomato and red onion also on the plate. The pan-fried pierogies, served with plenty of sour cream and caramelized onion, isn't too shabby either. (Though the appetizer is a bit on the small side--just 3 pierogies). Waffle fries also make for good sharing. The chocolate silk pie is a solid choice as a dessert.
I ordered the spiked apple cider drink special, and was surprised when it was a cold drink as opposed to a warm one. It was delicious, however, and a good balance of apple cider and alcohol. Waters and fountain sodas come in huge glasses here, and the beer selection looked decent.
Overall, this isn't a bad choice if you're in Oakland and not in the mood for a noisy bar.
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