Baker from Hercules wins Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship
Karl Fong finally gets to talk about who won the Halloween Baking Championship on the Food Network.
And yes, it's him!
The baker from Hercules, who owns Vallejo-based Cakes by Karl, was declared the winner in...
Richmond chef takes fresh approach to farm-to-table
By Kathy Chouteau
For Richmond Chef Rebecca Orengo McFarlane, the seeds from which her culinary career blossomed were planted by her parents during her childhood, via the garden they grew next to their family home...
2207 numbers among Richmond’s top take-out spots
By Kathy Chouteau
A block away from the hustle & bustle of 23rd Street lies Richmond’s hottest new takeout joint, known simply by its ultra-chic, minimalist moniker, “2207.”
The Cal-Asian eatery, which opened its doors in...
Aerial acrobatics pinnacle of panoramic pig roast
By Kathy Chouteau
The Blue Angels airshow, BBQ eats, bluegrass music, a batting cage and beautiful weather combined to create an all-around memorable day on the bay Sat., Oct. 12, during the Riggers Loft Annual...
New Richmond commercial kitchen unveiled with beer, food pairing event
By Kathy Chouteau
A “Beer & Food Pairing” Sat., Oct. 5, unveiled Bridge Storage and ArtSpace’s latest innovative offering for the Richmond community: The Bridge Kitchen and Commissary.
The special event not only showcased the creative...
Your Monday Night Football pizza order can benefit a local school
Plan to order pizza for the San Francisco 49ers host the Cleveland Browns in Monday Night Football tonight?
Consider ordering from Mountain Mike's at 3340 San Pablo Dam Road in San Pablo (Raley's Shopping Centre),...
La Strada launches brunch service this weekend
Monte Cristos, frittatas, and benedict royal, oh my!
Starting this Saturday, Oct. 5, La Strada Cucina Italiana, 2215 Church Lane in San Pablo, will begin serving brunch and endless mimosas. The menu will contain Italian...
Cazuelas Grill serves same favorites under new name
By Kathy Chouteau
The Cazuelas Grill has a new home—and a new name to boot.
As the Standard reported in June, Cazuelas Grill, which serves Mexican fare in the Jalisco tradition, relocated from the Hilltop Mall...
Riggers Loft Wine Company to host annual Harvest Pig Roast and BBQ
Blue Angels, bluegrass and BBQ will come together for the annual Harvest Pig Roast and BBQ at Riggers Loft Wine Company on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 12.
The festive event from 1 p.m. to...
Richmond foodies’ fall flavors
By Kathy Chouteau
All the signs are apparent: Leaves are falling all around, cool winds are blowing in from the east and longer lines can be seen at the Target Starbucks for the pumpkin spice...
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Blight results in parking restriction signs on Road 20 in San Pablo
The City of San Pablo has announced it will install new parking and street sweeping signs on segments of Road 20 to enable city...
Janet Napolitano kicks off UC application period at Hercules schools
University of California President Janet Napolitano visited Hercules middle and high schools last week in order to kick of the application filing period for...
Richmond man launches event to honor neighbors who are veterans
By Mike Kinney
When Greg McConnell, a local realtor, moved to 27th Street in the North & East Neighborhood in Richmond from New York City...
