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Akbar and Iglesias introduce Jaji
Jul 8, 2025

Akbar and Iglesias introduce Jaji

Where is Julie McCoy—Love Boat cruise director extraordinaire—when we need her? Last week my plan was to eat dinner at Lucuma, a new Peruvian...
Golondrinas Mexican Grill moves into the Laurel
Jul 1, 2025

Golondrinas Mexican Grill moves into the Laurel

I lived in between the Dimond and Laurel districts for well over a decade. Whenever I was in the mood for Mexican food, I...
Oken makes magic in Oakland
Jun 24, 2025

Oken makes magic in Oakland

Two black-and-white images of cats hang side by side on a low cabinet at the back of Oken’s kitchen. Each is labeled with a...
‘Courage, Hope, Resistance’ sets theme for Albany FilmFest
Jun 17, 2025

‘Courage, Hope, Resistance’ sets theme for Albany FilmFest

Known for its emphasis on short films shown over a long weekend, the Albany FilmFest is changing tack this year. The theme of the...
Exploring alterna-burger options for Bay Area Burger Week
Jun 17, 2025

Exploring alterna-burger options for Bay Area Burger Week

Bay Area shopping malls are experiencing a renaissance, with a couple of notable exceptions—I’m looking at you, San Francisco Centre. As we’ve returned en...
'The Phoenician Scheme' dazzles but lacks depth
Jun 10, 2025

‘The Phoenician Scheme’ dazzles but lacks depth

Wes Anderson’s visual fetishes are carefully curated and pristinely displayed in every perfectly composed frame of The Phoenician Scheme. The catalog of beautiful goods...
The Royale opens in Pleasant Hill
Jun 10, 2025

The Royale opens in Pleasant Hill

Several years ago an editor asked me to come up with an article about a current dining trend. As a food writer I eat...
La Loulou welcomes all to an apéritif dinner
Jun 3, 2025

La Loulou welcomes all to an apéritif dinner

In the pre-streaming era, I watched the entire series of Sex and The City patiently, in real time. I couldn’t help but wonder, from...
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