Brothers bring Thai-American fusion to former site of Mississippi Catfish
By Mike Kinney
Two brothers have brought a Thai restaurant to the former Richmond location of Mississippi Catfish.
About a month ago, Max and Christopher Manonuek opened Pra Jam Thai Restaurant at 12440 San Pablo Ave.
For...
Trio of restaurant veterans invests in San Pablo
By Mike Kinney
After working in fine dining in San Francisco for many years, Javier Valdivia along with couple Juan and Mely Padilla decided to combine their skills and invest in a culinary home of...
MexiHibachi chef turns TikTok success into Richmond business
By Mike Kinney
Chef Francisco Arce gets an idea, does a little dance, then he's off to the races creating delicious meals in front of thousands of his adoring TikTok fans from around the world.
With...
Weekly ‘Coffee Pop-Up’ coming to CoBiz
By Kathy Chouteau
Coffee, matcha, nitro cold brews and pastries…Whatever your pleasure, you can find it every Thursday at the “Coffee Pop-Up” from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at CoBiz Richmond.
The downtown Richmond co-working site and business incubator...
R&R Cafe enjoys successful first year in business
By Mike Kinney
One year after opening, R&R Cafe in San Pablo is thriving, largely thanks to its welcoming menu and environment.
Recently, the Standard stopped by the eatery at at 1260 Rumrill Blvd. to see...
The Grout Guys are about family, community and results
By Mike Kinney
Mark Torres is well known for putting in long hours for his community as president of the Richmond Little League Baseball and Girl’s Softball for the last 17 years, and as a...
Sailing Goat Restaurant announces opening weekend with live music
By Kathy Chouteau
An exciting new venture is sailing into Point San Pablo Harbor Fri., April 28, when the Sailing Goat Restaurant will swing open its doors to one and all. That same weekend will...
How local grocer became a natural wonder
By Mike Kinney
Bob Gerner, founder of the popular El Cerrito Natural Grocery Company (which, in fact, is actually located within Richmond city limits), has been dedicated to the natural food business for more than...
Central Pharmacy continues long track record of community care
By Mike Kinney
Richie Duenas, a Richmond resident and owner of the Central Pharmacy, with locations at 23rd Street and Macdonald Avenue in Richmond and also at the Redwood Square Shopping Center in Vallejo, insists...
Tacos La Michoacána thrives on authenticity in Richmond
By Mike Kinney
Tacos La Michoacána, a popular outdoor eatery that has been located in front of The Blue Store and next to Richmond High School for the past three years, is true to its...
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East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to host Fall Gala
By Kathy Chouteau
The East Bay Center for the Performing Arts is emerging from a three year pandemic party pause to host its 13th Annual...
Food lines long in Richmond as residents endure rising costs
By Mike Kinney
Food Bank volunteers greeted long lines of people waiting in their cars and along the sidewalk at Thursday's bi-monthly food distribution event...
Pinole City Council honors centenarians
By Kathy Chouteau
The Pinole City Council took time during its Tues. Sept. 19 meeting to honor three of the city’s centenarians with proclamations in...
