**The Tuesday PM pulse**
**Suddenly, Oakland has turned into Brooklyn Slope West. Along the way, every day, a new restaurant and bar is opening, with several of SF's culinary and libation figures crossing the bridge into the 'Tower of Power' haven.
The latest chic-de-chic place is infinitely cool and sleek Layover, near the Fox and Paramount Theatres, adjacent to the bustling Uptown area; the old "Pat's" which could have been mistaken for a shanty bar from the "Blues Brothers" movie in Chicago.
The Layover is 'uber-cool. Think Vesuvio's meets Asia de Cuba, although its far more intimate and the parking is easier and the bar has a resonant nuance about it. It's already drawing the artist/hipster/politician crowd with the aura of a NY-style bar right smack dab in suddenly hot Downtown Oakland.
On a recent visit, I saw members of the NBC show "Trauma" and talked turkey with Kurt Andersen of New York magazine. It reminded me of the time last year when I got some alcohol-forklempta at PJ Clarke's in mid-town Manhattan. (Translation: they pour strong and the prices are moderate.)
**KGO post-mortem: Got a few e-mails on my KGO item stating that ex-news director Paul Hosley and exec producer, Trish Robbins were NOT let go because of dollars; more because of performance. I'll politely disagree, but wouldn't bet the house on it.
**Nice interview from the Razor and Mr. T of Don Nelson on Tuesday night. Among other things, more giggles and a nice plug from Nellie of where he was drinking his favorite scotch in lovely Indianapolis.
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