The Inside Story

"Consciously sedated" during this morning's Upper GI endoscopy, I can't gross you out with details because I don't remember them. Here's what I do know: The East Bay Endosurgery experience comes with an unexpected view.


300 Frank Ogawa Plaza, originally opened in 1913 as Kahn's Department Store and later home to Liberty Stores, was resurrected after 1989 earthquake damage. It reopened in 1999 as a honeycomb of commerce -- stores, offices, coffee shop, and more.

The net result is an Oakland architectural gem, a worthy end destination in its own right. No appointment required.