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Kaleidoscope Coffee set to open renovated backyard next month

Kaleidoscope Coffee to open renovated backyard next month

The hip, art-infused Kaleidoscope Coffee in Point Richmond is set to become even more fun with the opening next month of its renovated backyard. The spacious, comfy coffee shop that opened over three years ago...

Benoit-Casper Brewing Co. announces it is closing Sunday

We'd heard unfortunate rumors through the grapevine. This week, they were confirmed. On social media this week, Benoit-Casper Brewing Company announced the brewery and taproom will officially close this Sunday, June 9. The brewery is...
Cheers on the Bay poised to move into former Salute's spot

Cheers by the Bay poised to move into former Salute’s spot

The gorgeous waterfront property that formerly housed Salute e Vita Ristorante is set to feature new restaurant Cheers by the Bay. Lara Choe, owner of Hotel Mac Restaurant in Point Richmond, aims to open a...
Richmond resident visits Andy’s Donuts for first time

Richmond resident visits Andy’s Donuts for first time

By Kathy Chouteau I am a Richmond resident, and, somehow, I'd never been to the famous Andy’s Donut Stop at 971 23rd St. in Richmond. Until last week. You can’t miss this iconic shop. With its...
Roux: Serving southern style delights with a California twist

Roux: Serving southern style delights with a California twist

By Kathy Chouteau Upcycled shipping containers can produce some of the most unanticipated delights. Take, for example, Roux, a new Richmond restaurant that, according to its owner Lydia Walker, serves up “fresh, southern-ish cuisine with a...
Over 20 businesses to take part in 2nd Annual Taste of Richmond

3rd Annual Taste of Richmond set for Saturday

It's going to be an incredibly tasty Saturday in Richmond. The community is invited to the 3rd Annual Taste of Richmond, a showcase of some of the best foods and beverages from Richmond restaurants, caterers,...

San Pablo Restaurant Week extended to May 19

If you did not have enough time to try all ten restaurants on the list, fear not! San Pablo Restaurant Week has now been extended to this Sunday, May 19. Restaurant Week allows you to...
3 East Bay taco trucks compete in cook off

3 East Bay taco trucks compete in cook off

By Zach Chouteau Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co. was at its best and busiest on Sunday, May 5, when hundreds of revelers packed its Canal Boulevard taproom for a lively Cinco de Mayo shindig. Drawn by...
New Soul Café delivers on southern flavors

New Soul Café delivers on southern flavors

Kathy Chouteau When it comes to fresh soul food, Richmond’s New Soul Café serves up five star, finger-licking southern delights with a friendly smile. The Rich Life stopped by the Carlson Blvd. café on a recent...
San Pablo Restaurant Week brings delicious deals starting Sunday

San Pablo Restaurant Week brings delicious deals starting Sunday

Satisfy your cravings on the cheap during San Pablo’s Restaurant Week, which kicks off this Sunday, May 5, and wraps Saturday, May 11. Ten distinct restaurants are offering prix fixe menus of $10.95 for lunch...

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El Sobrante's first cannabis dispensary, The Artist Tree, set to open

The Artist Tree set to open as El Sobrante’s first cannabis dispensary

The Artist Tree, El Sobrante's very first licensed, recreational cannabis dispensary, announced it will open its doors on Saturday, Oct. 7. Described as "an art...
Amtrak to offer discounted rides to Allensworth State Historic Park rededication

Amtrak offer discounted rides to Allensworth State Park rededication

Amtrak San Joaquins will provide special discounted service to the rededication of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 14. The rededication event will...
Downtown Richmond represents at East Bay Now

Downtown Richmond represents at East Bay Now

By Kathy Chouteau Richmond Main Street Initiative (RMSI) Executive Director Andrea Portillo and CoBiz Richmond CEO Wesley Alexander and other local business people recently represented...