A Few of My Favorite Things: Windchaser’s ‘First Fridays’
By Kathy Chouteau
On the heels of a busy week, I beelined over to Windchaser Wine Co. in Richmond for it’s “First Friday” event this...
Mi Pueblo Latino Market proposed for 1303 Carlson Blvd.
A new neighborhood grocery store called Mi Pueblo Latino Market is being proposed for a vacant building in the Southwest Annex neighborhood. The City...
The Factory Bar foodies map out Richmond’s emerging culinary community
By Kathy Chouteau
In the heart of what Tom Lyons refers to as Richmond’s "Gourmet Ghetto," the community isn't just eating; they’re curating a movement. At The Factory Bar on San...
El Sol menu item emerges as historic ‘Rich Dish’ fave
By Kathy Chouteau
Ever since the Standard's “Rich Dish” series launched last year, a dish has emerged as a popular community fave: El Sol Restaurant...
Richmond Eats celebrates grand opening of first brick-and-mortar location
By Kathy Chouteau
After years of serving the community from an outdoor lot on Macdonald Avenue in downtown Richmond, Armando Lara and Blanca Martinez are...
Catahouligans dish on coffee and good eats in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Catahoula Coffee is more than a Richmond coffee shop, it’s a community of “Catahouligans” bonded by camaraderie, got-your-back-support and tasty brew. It’s...
From soul food to alkaline vegan: new offerings at New Life Café
By Kathy Chouteau
Childhood friends Dasan Mahaway and Bendrick Foster are hosting a launch event Friday for their new partnership that introduces alkaline vegan food...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Sopa de Elote at El Agave Azul
By Kathy Chouteau
A winter’s day, especially when the rain is falling, is my favorite time to eat one of my favorite things in the...
‘El Sob’ foodies dish on local eats
By Kathy Chouteau
Everywhere you turn in El Sobrante, it seems a new business is opening up. So for this edition of “Rich Dish,” the Standard spoke to its business community to get the scoop...
The Good Table Café & partners bring glad tidings to El Sobrante
By Kathy Chouteau
Approximately 300 people came out to celebrate The Good Table Café & Nursery’s “Grand Opening” day and Night Market in El Sobrante...
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