Over the past few years, Hopscotch has earned its reputation as a mainstay in the Uptown Oakland dining scene. It is here that chef/owner Kyle Itani fuses flavors of Japan with all-American classics to succulent effect, most notable in the fried chicken (which has a cult following all its own).

With its 5th anniversary around the corner, Hopscotch is celebrating with special events: You can enjoy favorite dishes for just $5 at lunch and dinne on June 15, or stop by on Father's Day for a Sunday Pig Roast. Whatever your fancy, you can never go wrong with brunch, and Hopscotch is taking the popular meal to the next level with a new group brunch offering for large parties. Grab your squad and go all in with a range of starters, entrees, sides, and cocktails to start the weekend right.

Hopscotch, 1915 San Pablo Ave. (Uptown Oakland), hopscotchoakland.com