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Cherries are ripe for the picking in Brentwood. Due to inclement weather, the cherry harvest isn’t as bountiful as in years past. If you want to participate in U-Pick, take advantage of the three-day weekend to pick the best berries.
Cheery pickers invade cherry orchards
There are cherries, and then there are Brentwood cherries. Only a Brentwood cherry can draw an instant smile from that very first bite. As your teeth mash the cherry’s firm, glossy skin, a rush of ...
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Apple Tortellini Salad
Apples pick up the picnic
There’s nothing like the perfect picnic or barbecue to slow you down and help you reconnect with friends and family. This season, surprise your guests with a rustic backyard picnic, starring delici...
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Laura’s Lean Beef Stuffed Cheeseburgers
Grill a better, healthier burger
Summer’s here – time to fire up the grill. For many, a cookout isn’t complete without a juicy, delicious hamburger. Even those trying to follow a healthier, natural diet can enjoy this classic summ...
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Owner Kim Nelson, above, has shaped Orleans restaurant into a destination for lovers of the big flavors of Louisiana cuisine.
Orleans does Gulf Coast with gusto
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 ...
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Heather and Murray Sexton, owners of the Bridgehead Café, and manager and waitress Lusanne Bough, left, serve up comfort food and friendship at the Antioch location in business since 1986.<br>Photo by Charlotte Cusack
Bridgehead Café serves up tasty tradition
Murray and Heather Sexton are sitting at the round table in the back of Bridgehead Café in Antioch, in the exact spot where they first met in 1998. “I wasn’t interested in dating. I thought Murray ...
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Jalisco’s Market, located at 8335 Brentwood Blvd., offers an array of food and party supplies from Mexico and Central America.<br>Photo courtesy of Daniel Torres
Jalisco’s Market augments restaurant’s achievements
To many, Jalisco’s Market in Brentwood looks like a store, but for owner Valentina Torres, it’s a dream come true. “I already had a restaurant,” Torres said. “But one of my other dreams was to have...
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Taste of Brentwood
The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce hosts A Spring Taste of Brentwood Restaurant Tour Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20; $30 for two. Featured restaurants include Bangkok 101, BJ’s Res...
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Wing Stop boosts band
Support the Heritage High School Band by grabbing some grub at Wing Stop, 6741 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood, on Tuesday, April 23. Wing Stop will donate 20 percent of your bill to the band when you p...
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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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Owners Chris and Erica Cookson have owned the Boardwalk Grill on the Discovery Bay Marina since 2008.<br>Photo courtesy of the Boardwalk Grill
Diners never bored at Boardwalk Grill
“People may not see us, but we’re here full time, and we appreciate that we come down here every day,” said Erica Cookson. “We spend more time here than at home.” Such is life in the restaurant bus...
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Hannah Nicole throws Barrel Tasting bash
Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery celebrates its eighth annual Barrel Tasting on Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering attendees a chance to preview the winery’s latest limited production...
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Market Match incentive returns to Brentwood
The Brentwood Farmers’ Market is proud to announce the return of the Market Match program, which offers farmers’ market customers an extra $5 in free produce when they spend at least $10 using thei...
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Simple spring meal made easy
This spring, whether you’re hosting guests for brunch, lunch or dinner, a quiche dish is the perfect addition to your menu. Replacing pastry dough with easy-to-prepare pierogies is not only a delic...
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