In 2011, John Beaver and Erica Perez opened Oaktown Spice Shop in
Oakland, CA after nearly 2 years of planning and preparation. John had
worked in a family-run spice shop as a teen, and now, surrounded by a
vibrant food community, they decided it was the right time and place to
source, freshly grind and share the world’s finest spices.
Since
then, the business has grown to a full team of employees, two retail
shop locations and a growing number of restaurants, bakeries,
In 2011, John Beaver and Erica Perez opened Oaktown Spice Shop in
Oakland, CA after nearly 2 years of planning and preparation. John had
worked in a family-run spice shop as a teen, and now, surrounded by a
vibrant food community, they decided it was the right time and place to
source, freshly grind and share the world’s finest spices.
Since
then, the business has grown to a full team of employees, two retail
shop locations and a growing number of restaurants, bakeries,
chocolatiers and candy makers who source their spices from John and
Erica. They focus on sourcing the best-tasting version of each spice as
well as creating their own special blends such as Grand Lake Shake and
Oaktown Sweet Heat BBQ Rub. From recipes full of flavor to learning the
history and culture of faraway places, let Oaktown spice take you there!
