Dec 20, 2024 · The restaurant group behind contemporary Indian restaurants Rooh, Fitoor, and Pippal (new in Emeryville) is opening just the second branch of their Mediterranean concept Alora in San Ramon’s City Center Bishop Ranch. The flagship San Francisco restaurant is known for its pan-Mediterranean menu of seasonal, market-driven fare that includes handmade pasta, meats and veggies grilled over ...

Even East Bay pets had the opportunity to be part of Halloween fun last fall, thanks to City Center Bishop Ranch’s pet parade in San Ramon. Do…

Dec 13, 2024 · The Breakfast Club at Midtown. Lafayette and Walnut Creek. Brunch is back in a big way in the East Bay, and no restaurant exemplifies this trend better than the unapologetically bombastic Breakfast Club at Midtown from Opa! scion Spiro Tsaboukos.

Nov 27, 2024 · Each winter, Diablo is honored to tell stories about local heroes who make extraordinary efforts to improve our community in creative and generous ways. This year, we recognize a Walnut Creek volunteer who has been helping vulnerable Contra Costa residents for some four decades; a Hayward man who helps provide scholarships to deserving African American students; a leading lawyer who selflessly ...

Jan 10, 2025 · The grilled cheese may be Exhibit A for that approach. What could be a pedestrian affair is enlivened with a trio of cheddar, Gouda, and washed-rind cow’s milk cheeses that deliver smooth, nutty, melty goodness accented by sweet honey and salty ribbons of shaved prosciutto.

Oct 4, 2024 · Next month, voters across the nation will choose the next president of the United States. Whether they vote for East Bay native Kamala Harris or New Yorker Donald Trump to lead the U.S. beginning in January 2025, one thing is certain: Oakland’s Peter Alexander will be watching every detail of the campaign, election, and aftermath.

Nov 1, 2024 · Prime Rib at the Garden Has the Meats. Just in time for the holiday season, Prime Rib at the Garden opens to the general public this week. Loosely based on San Francisco’s iconic House of Prime Rib, the new concept offers a hyperfocused menu consisting of three cuts of prime rib, one fish and one veggie entrée option, two …

Jan 17, 2025 · Gold Standard. Rancid’s fellow East Bay rockers Green Day earned three nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. The band’s album Saviors received a nod for Best Rock Album, while songs “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Dilemma” got recognition as Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song, respectively. Other nominees with local ties include Oakland-born R&B singer Kehlani ...

Jan 3, 2025 · A young family of four loved their sprawling, ranch-style house on a quiet Lafayette street, but they knew it could better meet their needs. As busy professionals with two active school-age children, the owners wanted to improve the …

Oct 1, 2024 · Gusto Mio Aims for Debut Later This Week. From the same team behind Doppio Zero in Concord (and several other Bay Area locations), Gusto Mio looks poised to debut this week in downtown Walnut Creek. According to a manager, this Saturday, October 5, will be the official grand opening, but the focacceria and pizzeria could have a …