. >> reporter: restaurant owners like paul and michelle mclean say they know oakland has experienced issues with crime and safety in recent years, say every city has. their goal is to get people back out, exploring oakland, to see just how much good it still remains . >> let's come together, let's work on this, let's show them the positive influences that we have here in oakland. let's show them that crime has fallen significantly, and it is okay to come out with your people and have a good time. have a drink, a good meal, have a great experience. >> food is at the heart of every city, both michelle and paul say it does not hurt to have oakland named the number one best food city in the country last october. their hope is to ride that wave into a new era for oakland , and show everyone just how much this city has to offer. >> oakland is a place for everyone. and we want everyone to come. everyone who wants to be a part of oakland, come be a part of our community. >> joining me now is bishop bob jackson from gospel church in oakland. thanks for joining us. >> thank you for having me.