"As students at Oakland Tech back in the 2010s, my friends and I swiftly mastered the art of guerrilla picnicking. In the 45 minutes we were allowed for lunch, we'd grab Thai food or Wendy's, then hop the fence to eat on the CalArts campus lawn. (To any high schoolers reading: I don't endorse this.) We'd bring club sandwiches from Fentons to the church lawn on Piedmont Avenue, or grab slices from Purple Pepper to eat on our own campus green."
"Before you write to tell me that slurping down noodles on the graves of the departed is weird, hear me out. The Mountain View Cemetery is a historic Oakland landmark. It's been around since 1863 and serves as the final resting place for local legends like Julia Morgan and Mac Dre. It also boasts beautiful views to boot, which is why it's not all that weird to bring takeout to the very top and enjoy the scenery."
Picnicking with takeout is a common East Bay practice that pairs abundant local restaurants with scenic outdoor spots. High school students at Oakland Tech in the 2010s often practiced guerrilla picnicking, grabbing Thai or Wendy’s and hopping fences to eat on the CalArts lawn within a 45-minute lunch. Friends also ate club sandwiches from Fentons on Piedmont Avenue church lawns, slices from Purple Pepper on campus greens, and Zachary’s pizza while driving Skyline Boulevard. Trespassing and eating on private property is discouraged, but many reasonable public or permitted places exist for outdoor meals. Mountain View Cemetery offers historic interest, sunset views, and suitability for bringing takeout, especially Laotian fare from The Saap Avenue.
Read at www.berkeleyside.org
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