Sunday, October 1, 2023

Biz Boost

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...
Culinary trio invests in San Pablo

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 

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

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

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 result

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

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

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...
Family-owned Central Pharmacy has your back

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

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...

Latest Articles

East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to host Fall Gala

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

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

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...