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Preserved

5540 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618, USA | (510) 922-8434
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Preserved is a fermentation-focused kitchen shop and classroom in Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood, right on the College Ave commercial strip. The front of the space functions as a retail store stocked with pantry staples, preserving tools and general cooking gear, so walking in for a class means passing shelves of jars, baking equipment, vinegars and grains.

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The vibe is low-key and practical, with staff used to people coming in specifically for workshops as well as to browse. It is open daily from late morning into the early evening, so arriving a bit early to look around is straightforward. Events like Sourdough Bread Making and Dumpling Making are run as hands-on workshops, not demonstrations. Expect to be standing at shared work tables with a small group, measuring, mixing and shaping dough or fillings under the guidance of an instructor. The shop hosts a rotating mix of teachers, including chefs and local makers, and many of the ingredients and tools used in class are pulled from the store’s regular inventory. Classes are scheduled in defined blocks, so sessions tend to start on time and run the full listed duration, with enough structure that beginners can follow along without much prior experience. Behind the retail focus is a clear teaching mission. The owners describe Preserved as offering “Traditional Food preparation for Modern Kitchens,” and the setup reflects that, with a dedicated workshop space connected to the shop and a calendar full of sourdough, fermentation, canning and other preservation topics. Someone coming to an event here can expect a straightforward, skills-oriented class in a neighborhood kitchen store that is built around long-term food projects as much as day-to-day cooking.

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AARON SKILES , ANDRE THIERRY , ARTURO SANDOVAL , Asheba , CARLA CLAY , Chef Charleen Caabay , CORDE SNELL , DAVID DOMINGUEZ , DJ JP Breganza , DON LACY , DRO OCHOA , JOHN GALLAGHER , KOTA THE FRIEND , NATIVE ELEMENTS , PAUL CONYERS , PRIYA PURAM , RAPHAEL WOLFGANG RAEDE , Rockridge Improvement Club , SHAWN FELIPE , SKRATCHER

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