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...
Tacos La Michoacána thrives on authenticity in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
Tacos La Michoacána, a popular outdoor eatery that has been located in front of The Blue Store and next to Richmond High School for the past three years, is true to its...
The Backyard sets date for next ‘Reggae Sunday’
Kathy Chouteau
If you’re cruising down Cutting and hear the reggae sounds of Bob Marley permeating the air, don’t worry about a thing, ‘cuz every little thing is gonna be alright. It’s just The Backyard’s...
Bay Area Girls Club to host Spring Fling & Food Truck Fest
By Kathy Chouteau
Spring will be flinging and great food will be afoot when the Bay Area Girls Club hosts its Spring Fling & Food Truck Fest Sat., April 29 from 12-3 p.m. at its...
Hotel Mac space leased to Richmond restaurateurs
By Kathy Chouteau
The historic Hotel Mac’s Restaurant and Bar in Point Richmond has been leased to the owners of the city’s Mi Casa Grill, according to Restaurant Realty Company (RRC).
Mi Casa Grill’s owners, Blanca...
San Pablo’s Chick Chick Chicken to transform into ‘upscale’ Blue Rabbit
By Kathy Chouteau
Chick Chick Chicken has temporarily closed for a complete revamp and will be reincarnated as the new San Pablo restaurant, Blue Rabbit, according City documents.
Business owner, Deepak Aggarwal, is redesigning Chick Chick...
Local chef serves up Mexican, plant-based menu at 7 Stars, other sites
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond cannabis dispensary, 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center, is teaming up with Vegan Vibes/Vibras Veganas to host weekly pop ups with a Mexican and vegan twist Fridays from 12 p.m. to 5...
Richmond Farmers Market stays fresh after 40 years
By Kathy Chouteau
Any Friday at the Richmond Farmers Market at 24th St. and Barrett Ave., you can spot Tom Cloman amid the broccoli, Jalapeño peppers, honey and freshly popped popcorn—laughing, chatting and mixing it...
East Brother Beer sets sail on deep sea inspired partnership
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond’s East Brother Beer is teaming up with Lazy Dog Beer Club, a quarterly membership subscription service for beer aficionados, for its 17th quarterly release, “The Deep Sea Society,” which was inspired...
The Backyard gets green light on alcohol sales
By Kathy Chouteau and Mike Kinney
The Backyard in Richmond just amped up the fun. Last night, the City of Richmond’s Planning Commission approved alcohol sales at the outdoor eatery, so now they can serve...