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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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<i>Photo by Ruth Roberts</i>
New attractions at The Streets
Times are tough for a lot of people, but they’re still making their way out to the Streets of Brentwood in increasing numbers. “Since we opened, traffic out here has done nothing but increase and I...
May 20, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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These Bing cherries await U-Pickers at Maggiore Cherry Farms on Walnut Avenue in Brentwood. If you prefer your cherries in a basket, you’ll find plenty of them at your local farmers’ market.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Cherry jubilee at farmers’ markets
Sweet juicy cherries are now in full supply in Brentwood and other Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association markets, a sure sign that summer is right around the corner. Nature has been kind to the...
May 12, 2010 | 1 1 comments | 14 14 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Viramantes family, from left, Tanner, Shannon and James, share slices at The Game in Brentwood.<br><i>Photos by Richard Wisdom</i>
‘Game on!’ in downtown Brentwood
Downtown Brentwood has been anxiously anticipating the opening of its newest restaurant, and to the delight of sports fans and pizza lovers, The Game Sports Pub ’n Pizza is now open. The banner has...
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Coffee with the Cops
The public is invited to join Antioch Police Lt. John Vanderklugt on Saturday, May 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. in a casual setting to discuss public safety issues, learn about Antioch’s Police Canine Prog...
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Sandra La of Pho Vietnam will greet participants in the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Spring Taste of Brentwood Restaurant Tour on May 15. <br><i>Photo by Samie Hartley</i>
Tour offers tantalizing Taste of Brentwood
As people continue to monitor their spending during these challenging economic times, dining out has been among the first expenditures on the chopping block. But on May 15, the community will get a...
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Mikado Bistro manager Jun Li shows off one of Mikado’s signature dishes, Golden Phoenix Sushi, which includes unagi, cucumber, crab, tuna and avocado.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Mikado diners to get grand orientation
From the first time he cooked instant noodles as a child, Ricky Chan knew he wanted to work in the restaurant business. Today, he co-manages Mikado Bistro, a new Brentwood restaurant that serves cl...
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A bake sale to support Aaron Tanner, who needs a heart and kidney transplant, will be held May 8 at the Brentwood Farmers’ Market.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Tanner</i>
Bake sale for Aaron
The East County community is invited to support the No Drama Mamas Meetup Group bake sale to benefit the Aaron Tanner Foundation on Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Brentwood Farmers’ Mar...
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Wine and chocolate star at Special festival
The Special Kids Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Wine & Chocolate Festival at the Hanoum Estate in Oakley on May 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. This year’s event features fine wines from Bloomfield V...
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Brentwood and Antioch Baskin-Robbins owners Gerry Dake, center, and her husband Bruce were honored for their community-minded marketing strategies at the 2010 Dunkin’ Brands/Baskin-Robbins U.S. Global Conference held in New Orleans last month.<br><i>Press file photo</i>
Ice cream of the crop
Bruce and Gerry Dake know a thing or two about running a business, having served up cold creamy treats at Baskin-Robbins in Brentwood and Antioch for more than 15 years. The Dakes, who own the two ...
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The popular Brentwood Farmers' Market kicks off its 2010 season this weekend.<br></i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
Farmers' Market returns
For East County folk, sunnier skies and warmer temperatures are a welcome harbinger of the Brentwood Farmers’ Market. Those with a taste for down-home produce and downtown fun will be marking their...
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The shrimp tempura roll is just one of 77 types of sushi available at Happy Sushi in Brentwood.<br><i>Photo by Samie Hartley</i>
Happy Sushi brings smiles to Brentwood
Choosing the name of their restaurant was easy for Jenny Yao and Andy Qiao. They wanted customers to leave their Japanese restaurant and sushi bar feeling satisfied and content, so Happy Sushi felt...
Apr 01, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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