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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 ...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fresh Eggs Cookie Pops crack the Easter treat mold
For a fresh take on Easter treats, these egg-shaped cookie pops will surprise and delight. Easy and delicious, each one is uniquely decorated – a surprisingly festive way to say “Happy Easter!” To ...
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Splendid cuisine and wine served in an elegant setting enhanced by panoramic vineyard vistas are standard rail fare aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. <br><i>Photo by Trenton McManus</i>
Relishing the rails
The trend is unmistakable. Over the years, East County’s reputation as a quality wine growing region has risen like pressure in a champagne bottle. Award winners such as Hannah Nicole, Bloomfield a...
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Residents and visitors to Brentwood might soon be able to enjoy the fruits of local farmers’ labors at Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Barbara Franz</i>
Community kitchen on front burner
Lovers of farm fresh fruits and produce might soon get another venue in which to enjoy East County’s agricultural bounty. Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen – the dream of Brentwood attorney Barbara Fran...
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Ancient grain, modern recipe
It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut and go to the standard starchy sides such as rice, pasta and potatoes – so why not change things up a bit? Want something that’s nutritious, easy to prepare and f...
Mar 22, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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LaRue Glasper with an Asa Bella sandwich.<br><i>Photo by Michelle Mista</i>
Asa Bella offers deli delights
Lifelong entrepreneur Doris Glasper has always worked hard to make a new business idea a reality. While previous businesses have taken her as far as China, for her latest venture, Glasper decided t...
Mar 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Brentwood Farmers’ Market arrives April 2 at its new location on Maple and Second streets. The popular downtown event runs through Oct. 29.<br><i>Press file photo</i>
Farmers’ market ready to bloom
There are a lot of things to love about Brentwood, but few compare to the annual arrival of the downtown farmers’ market. Boasting a new location this year, at Maple and Second streets, the seasona...
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Dad’s Cafe co-owner Ahmed Mobdy whips up a fresh batch of Alfredo sauce.<br><I>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Dad’s Cafe draws a hungry, happy crowd
Diners who crave a taste of home cooking need look no further than Dad’s Cafe, the new restaurant at The Crossings shopping center in Antioch. True to its name, Dad’s Cafe is indeed run by a dad – ...
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Steamed rice rolls with shrimp are among the traditional dim sum offerings at Asia Kitchen in Antioch.<br><i>Photo by Michelle Mista</i>
Asian delights at a new address
Asia Kitchen opened its doors in January, bringing a taste of Asia to the Delta Fair Shopping Center in Antioch. Stepping in to the Asia Kitchen dining room, visitors can admire décor inspired from...
Mar 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Heritage softball players Lisa Rodiguez and Kenna Wright enjoy a treat after practice at John's Ice Cream in Brentwood.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Small price, big flavor at John’s
Crowds of first-time customers are breezing through the door at John’s Ice Cream seeking the $1 scoops, but it’s the quality that keeps them coming back. John Gill opened his namesake ice cream sho...
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Kris McCullough, above, needed the help of his girlfriend, Tiffany Sizemosi, to show off his winnings from the 10th Annual Barbecue King Cook-off. McCullough was also last year’s champ.
Barbecue King McCullough retains title
Backyard barbecue once again triumphed over the pros as Kris McCullough captured his second consecutive Brentwood Barbecue King title on Super Bowl Sunday, besting 17 cooks from all over the Bay Ar...
Feb 10, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sutter Delta Crab Feed
The Sutter Delta Medical Center Auxiliary hosts an all-you-can-eat Crab Feed on Saturday, Feb. 26 at VFW Post 6435, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch. Proceeds will help purchase hospital equipme...
Feb 09, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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