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Owner Kim Nelson, above, has shaped Orleans restaurant into a destination for lovers of the big flavors of Louisiana cuisine.
Owner Kim Nelson, above, has shaped Orleans restaurant into a destination for lovers of the big flavors of Louisiana cuisine.
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Orleans does Gulf Coast with gusto
by Charlotte Cusack
May 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Orleans was in the works long before it opened shortly before Christmas last year in historic downtown Brentwood. Owner Kim Nelson envisioned the restaurant, which touts “A Taste of Louisiana,” in ...
Sweetener is the bees’ knees
Following my recent column about allergies, I received an e-mail from Barbara Guise, owner of The Health Hut in Brentwood, who filled me in on the benefits of honey – and not only as an allergy rem...
May 09, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Restaurant app for smartphones
Consumers now can see inspection results for local restaurants on their smartphones thanks to California Food Inspector, a new app from Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). The free app was develop...
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