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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 | 1 1 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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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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<i>Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Tanner</i>
Have a heart for Aaron
The community is invited to help defray the medical expenses of 5-year-old Brentwood resident Aaron Tanner, who underwent double organ transplant surgery last year. On Monday, Feb. 14 – Valentine’s...
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Cooks from around the Bay Area will compete at the annual Brentwood PAL BBQ King Cookoff and Fundraiser this Sunday at Harvest Park Bowl.<br><i>Press file photo</i>
Barbecue competition brings sizzle to Super Bowl
Super Bowl Sunday. It’s practically a national holiday. Sure, it’s a celebration of football, commercials, friendship and good times, but in Brentwood, Super Bowl Sunday means barbecue. The 10th an...
Feb 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Local wines on display
Dozens of East County’s award-winning wines will be featured during the Best of Contra Costa Wine and Food event on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Co. Co. County Wine Company, 633 First ...
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Q&A for your wedding caterer
A great caterer will do more than just make good food. He or she will pay close attention to details, making sure the presentation is just right, the food and wine are served at the right temperatu...
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Bobby Duncan, right, and LeRoy Crump serve up old-fashioned soul food at Antioch’s newest restaurant, Bobby D’s.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i>
New restaurant offers ‘Louisiana infusion’
As the saying goes, the wind from one door closing opens another, and Oakley resident Bobby Duncan is a man of opportunities. When New United Motors Manufacturing Incorporated closed its doors last...
Jan 20, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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