Cazuelas Grill serves same favorites under new name
By Kathy Chouteau
The Cazuelas Grill has a new home—and a new name to boot.
As the Standard reported in June, Cazuelas Grill, which serves Mexican fare in the Jalisco tradition, relocated from the Hilltop Mall...
Richmond foodies’ fall flavors
By Kathy Chouteau
All the signs are apparent: Leaves are falling all around, cool winds are blowing in from the east and longer lines can be seen at the Target Starbucks for the pumpkin spice...
‘Coach LT’ to celebrate fitness center grand opening
"Coach LT is doing big things within the community."
That's how an El Sobrante woman described LaTona Whitaker, who has gained a reputation in the community for inspiring fitness and overall health.
On Thursday, Oct. 3,...
Bakery takes healthier approach to making dough
By Kathy Chouteau
Dan Gildor, owner and head baker at Marina Bay Bakery, is a man with a mission.
In the case of the Richmond baker, who operates out of his home in—you guessed it—the city’s...
Richmond artist’s portraits challenge perceptions
By Mike Kinney
Longtime Richmond resident and artist Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez can paint stunning portraits in just four hours -- or less.
It's a talent that is in part a courtesy to her subjects, but also a...
Popular Richmond eatery aims to serve alcohol, open Saturday evenings
A popular eatery in Richmond's Marina Bay neighborhood is applying with the city to obtain a license to sell beer and wine to customers, and to also open Saturday evenings.
The Artisan Kitchen & Café...
Leftside Printing: Small business, big community impact
By Mike Kinney
In 15 years of business, including seven years at the current location at 979 23rd St., Leftside Printing has become well known and regarded in Richmond.
Of course, like most businesses, it didn't...
Raymond’s Pizzeria serves up the inventive and unexpected
By Kathy Chouteau
From the moment you spot the “Free Time Travel Consultations” neon sign in Raymond’s Pizzeria’s front window, you know you’re in for a singularly unique experience.
The new pizza place, which opened several...
Rich Life: Bubbaloo Café
By Kathy Chouteau
You’ve got to love a café that’s named after a couple of adorable dogs.
That’s precisely the case with the Bubbaloo Café, where the owners Gio Gelera and Candice Nguyen named their cafe...
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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Fijian Independence celebrated in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
On Thursday, Oct. 10, Fijian Americans and their neighbors throughout the Bay Area celebrated Fiji Independence Day, including in Richmond.
Family-owned Bula Auto...
Contra Costa College Professor Brandon Marshall receives Innovator Award
By Kathy Chouteau
Contra Costa College educator Brandon Marshall is a winner of the 2024 Social Learning Innovator Award, hosted by Hypothesis.
Marshall is being honored...
Town hall at CoBiz to discuss Chevron flaring reduction, environmental compliance
Community members are encouraged to attend a town hall at CoBiz Richmond this Wednesday that will detail actions Chevron is taking to minimize flaring...