El Sobrante Cyclery on a roll since 1957
By Mike Kinney
If you want to "go local," you should consider getting there on one of El Sobrante Cyclery's two-wheelers.
El Sobrante Cyclery at 5057 El Portal Drive first opened in 1957. Its owner, Kenneth...
Café Gran Milan a little slice of Italy in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
Upon entering Richmond’s Café Gran Milan, the first thing that grabs your attention are the beautiful pastries artfully arranged in glass cases along the perimeter of the front counter.
After that eye-popping display...
Richmond resident creates peace through transformative art
By Kathy Chouteau
Like many creative firebrands before him, Ross Holzman found his inspiration in India.
The East Richmond Heights resident, artist and founder/executive director of the San Francisco-based nonprofit Create Peace Project -- responsible for...
Caspers’ dogs still delight after seven decades
By Kathy Chouteau
The first thing to know if you’re heading to Caspers Famous Hot Dogs on Macdonald Ave. in Richmond is the right lingo when ordering: it’s “dogs” not “hot dogs.”
On a recent Saturday...
Please feed the animals: El Sobrante Feed a West County staple
By Mike Kinney
No matter the animal, Amy Loyd’s store probably has something yummy on the menu for them.
The owner of El Sobrante Feed & Pet Supply at 501 Appian Way provides a rare...
The Study a lesson in fine wine, plates and provisions
Kathy Chouteau
Richmond is HAPPENING. Want proof? Head on over to The Study, a wine bar that recently opened on Marina Way in Richmond, where The Rich Life spotted a full house of happy patrons...
Planning a date night? Head to Pikanhas in the Point
By Kathy Chouteau
If you’re looking to have a unique date night—one that transports your taste buds to an exotic locale—head to Pikanhas Brazilian Steakhouse in Point Richmond.
This Rich Life reporter visited the restaurant on...
New pizza eatery augments El Sobrante’s diversity
During frequent drives to the Sikh temple in El Sobrante over the last 18 years, Navneet Sandhu said he marveled at the local community’s diversity.
“Every time you drive...
Love in the air at Point Richmond ukulele jam
By Kathy Chouteau
Love was in the air Wednesday at Kaleidoscope Coffee, courtesy of local ukulele musicians strumming away at a back table. It was a musical tip of...
Options still on the table for Valentine’s Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Did you leave your Valentine’s Day planning to the last minute? Have no fear, Richmond restaurants are here, ready and willing to take your dinner reservation...
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