Cazuelas Grill moving from Hilltop Mall to San Pablo Ave.
Cazuelas Grill, a popular Richmond restaurant that’s operated at Hilltop Mall for its entire two-decade-old history, is moving to a new location at 14401 San Pablo Ave. this week as the shopping center is...
Richmond’s ‘Factory Bar’ celebrates groundbreaking
By Kathy Chouteau
On the sunny afternoon of Sat., June 22, Richmond’s newest bar—The Factory Bar—celebrated the kickoff of its building renovation with a groundbreaking ceremony that included Mayor Tom Butt, its owners, local businesspeople,...
Shops at Hilltop announce upcoming food/entertainment additions
We reported last summer how the 99 Ranch Market, expected to open in 2020 at the Shops at Hilltop, is part of a significant transformation that aims to make the shopping center both modern...
Much more than an ice cream truck
You'll know when this new ice cream truck begins rolling through Richmond neighborhoods.
It will be the one ice cream truck that isn't playing that traditional jingle on repeat.
Richmond native Darrell Russell (Doc Dolla) and...
Red Bay Coffee celebrates grand opening
By Kathy Chouteau
Red Bay Coffee Roasters, the first coffee shop to swing open its doors in downtown Richmond in two decades, has officially opened for business.
The coffee shop, which makes its home in the...
East Brother Beer Co. brew earns gold at Cal State Fair
East Brother Beer Company's Oatmeal Stout won gold at the 2019 California State Fair in the "Foreign Export Stout" category, the brewery announced today.
The professionally judged competition featured over 180 entries and recognizes the...
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 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
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...
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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...
