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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 ...
May 23, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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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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Vegetables such as green beans need less growing time and thrive in cooler weather, making them the perfect fall crop for your family’s garden.<br><i>Photo courtesy of ARA Content</i>
Extend your garden’s harvest into autumn
Kids are back in school, tomato harvests have begun to dwindle and the leaves are starting to change color once again. Another hot summer is drawing to a close. But that doesn’t mean thriving garde...
Sep 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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John Ardent, president and inventor of the Ardenté Gourmet Stirrer, designed the self-stirring appliance in honor of his mother Angela, seen here in a photograph with Ardent’s father.<br><i>Photo by Ruth Roberts</i>
Brentwood inventor stirs the pot
Every Christmas, John Ardent would watch his mother slaving over a hot stove, stirring her famous marinara sauce on one burner while juggling to keep her other sauces from boiling over. Finally one...
Sep 15, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Customers enjoy their beverages of choice at Deal’s Restaurant and Bar.<br><i>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
Fine-dining Deal’s on the Delta
For an evening at a nice restaurant, the average customer would expect to travel to a city and pay a hefty price tag, but East County residents can now enjoy a beautiful and carefully crafted meal ...
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Manager Tony Huang shows off one of the Japanese sushi boats at the bar at Koto Asian Cuisine and Bar.<br><i>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
Asian cuisine lovers let Koto float their sushi Love Boat
In Koto Asian Cuisine and Bar’s classy, lounge-like dining room, sushi, tempura and other Asian cuisine are served, artistically prepared with quality in mind. Koto, named for a small city in Japan...
Sep 08, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Owner Mark Yarbough, left, displays two perfectly cooked cuts of beef brisket in the kitchen at Gram’s BBQ.<br><i>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
Home-style barbecue hits the spot at Gram’s
Decorated with an intricate mural depicting scenes of natural beauty, and scented with the tangy aroma of barbecue sauce, Gram’s BBQ provides a cozy space in which to enjoy a home-style meal. The r...
Sep 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Score a tailgate touchdown
Are you ready for some football? The best thing about football, besides watching the game of course, is tailgating with delicious food and tasty drinks. So before settling in to watch your favorite...
Aug 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brentwood vintner Becky Bloomfield of Bloomfield Vineyards shows off four of her award-winning wines – including the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, which earned a double gold medal at the California State Fair this year.<br><i>Photo by Justin Lafferty</i>
Bloomfield alchemy: turning grapes into gold
To savor the finest in California wine, you needn’t scan labels for “Napa” and “Sonoma” only. Some of the best bottles originate right here in Contra Costa. One local vintner recently proved that E...
Aug 18, 2011 | 4 4 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fat Niki’s co-owner Raphael Enciso Navarro checks on fresh pots of birria and clam chowder.<Br><i>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
Fat Niki’s offers fresh blend of international cuisine
If there’s one thing that defines Fat Niki’s restaurant in Oakley, it’s creativity. Offering a blend of Mediterranean, American and Mexican flavors, the new restaurant strives to see everyone leave...
Aug 16, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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John and Jessica Scoles and Laura and Cole Broaders enjoy a meal at Carpaccio’s in Antioch. Carpaccio’s will relocate to Oakley next year.<br><i>Press file photo</i>
Main Street restaurant deals OK’d
Oakley’s vision for a vibrant, revitalized downtown continues to gain steam as the city council approved development agreements for two new restaurants. The council unanimously approved a deal with...
Aug 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Challah bread
Keeping kosher in the kitchen
The idea of eating kosher can be intimidating for cooks of all skill levels. But the reality is not complicated, especially today when local markets and specialty stores offer a vast array of koshe...
Aug 11, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jalisco’s owner Valentina Torres, center, with Manager Damiel Torres, Assistant Manager Salvador Saldaña and cook Elizabeth Oregel.<br><i>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
Jalisco’s draws diners to Island
From the abundance of natural light to the homey atmosphere, Jalisco’s restaurant on Bethel Island is designed to make you feel comfortable. Chips, salsa and bean dip start each meal and the staff ...
Aug 04, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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