Monday, December 11, 2023

Lifestyle

Richmond chef takes fresh approach to farm-to-table

By Kathy Chouteau For Richmond Chef Rebecca Orengo McFarlane, the seeds from which her culinary career blossomed were planted by her parents during her childhood, via the garden they grew next to their family home...
A family participating in the Trick-or-Treat on 23rd Street event in 2019. (Photo by Mike Kinney)

Your guide to Richmond-area Halloween events

Richmond's smallest goblins and superheros will be out in full force in the coming days, in many cases hurling threats of mischief (also known as tricks) on neighbors who don't provide them with treats. Thankfully,...

The Pedaler to hold annual Swap Meet & Huge Bike Sale

The Pedaler Bike Shop in El Sobrante is set to hold its annual "flea market for bikes" and bicycle-related products on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at...

‘Party of year’ to celebrate 75th anniversary of Red Oak Victory launch

Seventy-five years after the Red Oak Victory launched at Kaiser-Richmond Shipyard No. 1, an epic birthday party is set to be held on the ship.   On Saturday, Nov. 9, from 6-10 p.m., the community is...
East Bay Center offering $10K for alumni performances

D.C. dance company to perform in Richmond

They have performed at The White House, The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian, Tribeca Center/NYC, The Central America Olympics, and many other significant locations. On Feb. 22, 2020, at 7 p.m., the DC Contemporary Dance Theatre,...

2207 numbers among Richmond’s top take-out spots

By Kathy Chouteau A block away from the hustle & bustle of 23rd Street lies Richmond’s hottest new takeout joint, known simply by its ultra-chic, minimalist moniker, “2207.” The Cal-Asian eatery, which opened its doors in...

Aerial acrobatics pinnacle of panoramic pig roast

By Kathy Chouteau The Blue Angels airshow, BBQ eats, bluegrass music, a batting cage and beautiful weather combined to create an all-around memorable day on the bay Sat., Oct. 12, during the Riggers Loft Annual...

Hercules baker is scary good on Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship

Challenging Karl Fong to a bake-off is a scary proposition. The Hercules baker who has trained at Contra Costa College, the California Culinary Academy and also for a brief stint in Barcelona, has also practiced...
Richmond: Commissary kitchen set to open for local foodpreneurs

New Richmond commercial kitchen unveiled with beer, food pairing event

By Kathy Chouteau A “Beer & Food Pairing” Sat., Oct. 5, unveiled Bridge Storage and ArtSpace’s latest innovative offering for the Richmond community: The Bridge Kitchen and Commissary. The special event not only showcased the creative...

Your Monday Night Football pizza order can benefit a local school

Plan to order pizza for the San Francisco 49ers host the Cleveland Browns in Monday Night Football tonight? Consider ordering from Mountain Mike's at 3340 San Pablo Dam Road in San Pablo (Raley's Shopping Centre),...

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Winter Solstice gathering in Point Pinole to include singing, 'schrooms

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

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

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...