As I was walking to the gym, I saw that Club Montero’s in Albany was no more. New signs were going up that said “Timbao Tropical Restaurant and Bar.” Out front was a woman wearing a chef jacket. Turns out it was Cindy, their head chef. Cindy said that the owner of Montero’s decided it [...]
33 Revolutions in El Cerrito is closing its doors. They just couldn’t make it. Another local gem… g o n e. I have commented on them here in this blog, yelped them, and freqented them for their valuable wi-fi and tasty food. It is a great place, shows true community. The economy turned and that [...]
The annual Michelin Guide release for the San Francisco Bay Area always creates a stir. For those of you who know me know that I love good food. Good food, good wine, good company. (And good food doesn’t always mean a 4 course meal at a 4 star restaurant- I am just as happy eating a [...]
This has been on the hush hush for awhile but based on the Craigslist ad it appears it won’t be much longer. The peeps at the infamous Pizzaiolo on Telegraph in Oakland have released the details for their new pizza joint located near the Grand Lake Theater. Pizzaiolo’s owner, Charlie Hallowell, has been fairly tight lipped about [...]
Great things are happening on Solano Avenue. Despite these trying economic times, there are some businesses that are managing to hang on, and others that have decided to brave the rapids. Rendez-Vous Cafe Bistro touts itself as “delicious affordable french cuisine.” Affordable indeed. It hasn’t been opened long, but I have driven by several times [...]
A minute in the life of Berkeley Real Estate Agent and Business Coach, Krista Miller. Hold on tight and check back often! The real estate market in the East Bay is movin’ and shakin’ and will surely keep you on your toes…