A Matcha Moment
Slow Down at Berkeley’s Forest Tea Bar By Jordan Novet | Photos by Nora Roth Behind a sleek black counter ...
Market Ramble in Newark
Story and photos by Merideth Pakier THE NEWARK FARMERS’ MARKET FEELS OUTSIZED for this little city that sits like an ...
Embracing the Oddities at Curious Flora Nursery
By Rachel Trachten | Photo by Zach Pine “I Love the Weirdos and the Rarities, and it’s why we chose ...
Editor’s Mixing Bowl
The artichoke With a tender heart Dressed up like a warrior, Standing at attention, it built A small helmet Under ...
Guide to Good Eats, Drinks & Sleeps Summer 2026
From the sketchbook of Cathy Raingarden: @cathyraingarden and cathyraingarden.com. Alameda Alameda Marketplace “We’re beyond thrilled to welcome celebrated, woman-owned Bake ...
The Molinero’s Dream
Bolita Masa Opens a Café By Jordan Novet | Photos by Nora Roth Emmanuel Galvan melts disks of dark chocolate ...
Investing in Vines
New Tri-Valley Conservancy Program Preserves the Region’s Viticultural Future By Mary Orlin Near the Altamont Hills in Eastern Livermore Valley, ...
Solano Avenue Finds
By Rachel Trachten | Photos by Zach Pine Remember When the Southern Pacific Railroad ran along Solano Avenue? No, probably ...
Indigenous Cuisine Claims Its Space
Cafe Ohlone and Wahpepah’s Kitchen Creators Expand their Purviews Story and photos by Anna Mindess During the past decade, two ...
