Business Buzz

(Jeff Heyman, Photographer0Partners John Batesting and Eric Galindo of Orinda Theater’s Square’s newest eatery, Comelones Tacos, opened its eatery Dec. 2. Pictured is Héctor...

(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Kibi’s Café features traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Hoang Ho, the owner of Kibi’s Café, named the restaurant after the nicknames for her daughter...

Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar Celebrates Fourth Anniversary    Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar 
(Saffron) opened in 2018, emphasizing their devotion to food, using light,...

(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Andrew Eyman, new owner of Orinda Frame Store, located at 110 Village Square, said he has fresh new ideas for his store.    ...

(Jeff Heyman, Photographer) Owner Jenny Alton welcomes customers to Orinda’s newest restaurant, O’Yammy Sushi. Alton, who also owns Oyama Sushi in Walnut Creek, said...

(Mimi Bommarito, Photographer)<BR.Dr. Jasmine Jenkins, DMD and her loyal canine home and dental office companion, took over the practice of retired Orinda dentist Ernest “Ernie” Kahl...

(Mark Bell, Photographer)Orinda resident Vanessa Bell, interior designer and owner of Vanessa Bell Design, said she loves designing so much, that if she ever...

(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Owner Cyndi Hilton started Hilton House Consign & Designs in 1999 and remains actively involved today.     TJMaxxinistas – is so “last...

(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Derek Zemrak with his new book on his favorite movies flanked by advertisements for current and upcoming movies showing the diversity offered...

(Courtesy of Chris Laszcz-Davis) Long-time Orinda resident Chris Laszcz-Davis recently received a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to occupational and environmental hygiene over a...

(Ruth Kaiser, Photographer)The Tot Drop Preschool has been around for more than 20 years and will be reopening in the near future for in-person...

(Tristan Shaughnessy, Photographer)Since receiving her notary commission, Karen Erny, founder of Busy Bee Notary, has made a name for herself as a professional, yet...

(Tristan Shaughnessy, Photographer) Owner of Siam Orchid Thai restaurant, Pepsi Phanmongkol and his family have been serving loyal customers since the early 90s. Pivoting during...

Rick Hudson’s Estate Furniture Store    You may know about Rick Hudson’s Estate Liquidation location at 128 Village Square in Orinda. It’s an offshoot...

(Elana O'Loskey, Photographer)(L-R) Heike Schueller, Sheena Shastri, Valerie, Colleen and Bill O’Connell and Allison Conrad of Travel Adventures Unlimited are pictured here at their Walnut Creek offices,...

(Courtesy of Elana O'Loskey) (L-R) Jean Gannett, CFP® and Daniel Gannett are a mother-son team of independent financial planners who take a holistic view to...

Tom Clements Tutoring (Elana O'Loskey, Photographer)Tom Clements, pictured outside the Orinda Library, has authored books on ACT, SAT, writing and grammar. He uses them at...

    Kirby Carpet Cleaning (KCC) is a family-owned business operated by Dave and Michelle Steely with sons Brandon and Anthony. Dave has been...

(Elana O’Loskey, Photographer)What do Very Messy Chocolate, Chocolate Velvet and Vanilla Sprinkles have in common? They are mini or full-sized cupcakes looking for a...

(Elana O’Loskey, Photographer) The iconic Orinda Theatre pictured here on boxed cards and framed prints was designed by S.F. Bay Area artist Regina Schachter. Maureen...