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Sailing Goat Restaurant announces opening weekend with live music

Sailing Goat Restaurant announces opening weekend with live music

By Kathy Chouteau An exciting new venture is sailing into Point San Pablo Harbor Fri., April 28, when the Sailing Goat Restaurant will swing open its doors to one and all. That same weekend will...

Richmond Main Street sets date for 15th Spirit & Soul Festival

The Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) will host its 15th Annual Spirit & Soul Festival in the heart of downtown on Saturday, Oct. 14.  The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in...
Masa debuts second location on San Pablo Avenue

Masa debuts second location on San Pablo Avenue

By Kathy Chouteau The tasty transformation has occurred: A former Jack-in-the-Box on San Pablo Avenue in Richmond’s Annex neighborhood has transformed into the small but mighty second location of Masa.  Masa—the popular Mexican taqueria featuring homespun...
Richmond family unveils highly-anticipated Mi Casa Grill

Richmond named ‘most underrated food city’

By Kathy Chouteau We knew it all along, but now the secret’s out: Richmond is home to some seriously tasty food and drinks. The San Francisco Chronicle in its Sun., July 16 “Morning Fix” edition promoted...
Classic Car Show returning to Pinole Foster's Freeze

Classic Car Show returning to Pinole Foster’s Freeze

The classic car show is finally coming back to the Pinole Foster's Freeze. It's a popular community event open to the public, and it's been long awaited by locals.  Car shows will take place July 30...
Mississippi Catfish to hold grand opening in new location

Mississippi Catfish to hold grand opening at new location

By Mike Kinney The Richmond community no longer needs to mourn the loss of Mississippi Catfish, the popular restaurant that recently closed at 12440 San Pablo Avenue. The restaurant's owner, Thomas Wright, has announced Mississippi Catfish...
Ristorante Biancoverde to celebrate ‘Grand Opening’ Thursday

Ristorante Biancoverde to celebrate ‘Grand Opening’ Thursday

By Kathy Chouteau Ristorante Biancoverde, the highly anticipated new restaurant at the Hotel Mac in Point Richmond, will mark its Grand Opening debut this Thurs., July 13 at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, according...
Assemble Marketplace to transform into Assemble Kitchen this summer

Assemble Marketplace to transform into Assemble Kitchen this summer

By Kathy Chouteau Assemble Marketplace, a mainstay restaurant at the Richmond waterfront, has temporarily closed for renovations and will reopen under new ownership as the “Assemble Kitchen” Aug. 1, 2023. “The all new Assemble Kitchen will...
R&R Hospitality Academy set for grand opening in Richmond

Local chef to launch ‘Kim’s Louisiana Kitchen’ at East Brother Beer Co.

By Mike Kinney Well-known local Chef Phillip Mitchell will launch his new food venture, 'Kim's Louisiana Kitchen, at the East Brother Beer Co. taproom on Thursday, May 11.  "We be there on a regular basis, but...

Brothers bring Thai-American fusion to former site of Mississippi Catfish

By Mike Kinney Two brothers have brought a Thai restaurant to the former Richmond location of Mississippi Catfish. About a month ago, Max and Christopher Manonuek opened Pra Jam Thai Restaurant at 12440 San Pablo Ave. For...

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Betty Reid Soskin marks 102nd birthday at her namesake school

Betty Reid Soskin marks 102nd birthday at her namesake school

By Kathy Chouteau On the morning of her 102nd birthday, Betty Reid Soskin arrived with family members at her namesake Betty Reid Soskin Middle School...
Richmond: Overall violent crime down 12-percent in 2018

RPD headquarters unveils welcoming waiting room for children, families

The Richmond Police Department has established a new waiting room at its headquarters aimed at making the experience more comfortable for children and families. The...
Pinole police chief appointed as interim city manager

Pinole police chief appointed as interim city manager

Pinole Police Chief Neil H. Gang has been appointed as the city's new interim city manager, effective Oct. 1, 2023, the city announced this...