App Creators Build Community and Legislative Consciousness
(Arshad Ahmed, Photographer)Created out the desire to promote a more inclusive, responsive and accountable governance, friends Arshad Ahmed and Aly Ibrahim, designed a free,...
Business Duo Open Community-Centered Virtual Thrift Project
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Tony DeMartile, co-owner of Saint Anthony’s Virtual Thrift Project, is pictured amongst some of his own artwork. A professional hairstylist and creative,...
Business Buzz: Anya’s Kitchen Offers the Flavors of Indian Cuisine
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Owner Vikram Aggarwal (right) serves spicy dishes with his employee Jitender Kamboj, at Orinda’s newest hotspot for Indian food, Anya’s Kitchen. Aggarwal...
Family-Owned Company Keeps Businesses, Homes and Environment Clean
(Courtesy of Rami Richards)Rami and Kathryn Richards with their children, (L-R) Soren, Archie and Nash and Rocco, the family pet, alongside their first “ecomobile.”...
A Conversation with Co-founder of Coffee Meets Bagel Dating App
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Arum Kang founded the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel with her three sisters. She lives in Orinda with her husband and two...
Orinda Theatre Square Welcomes New Eatery Comelones Tacos
(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...
Kibi’s Café Brings Traditional Vietnamese Cuisine to Theatre Square
(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...
Business Buzz – December 2022
Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar Celebrates Fourth Anniversary Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar
(Saffron) opened in 2018, emphasizing their devotion to food, using light,...
Andrew Eyman Takes Ownership of the Orinda Frame Store
(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.
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Orinda’s New Japanese Restaurant Opening: O’Yammy Sushi Cuisine
(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...
Dr. Jenkins and Dog Make a Great Team at Dental Office
(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...
Orinda’s Interior Designer is a “Bell Epoch”
(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...
Hilton-istas Found at the Hilton House Consign & Designs Locations
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Owner Cyndi Hilton started Hilton House Consign & Designs in 1999 and remains actively involved today.
TJMaxxinistas – is so “last...
Orinda’s Most Visible Landmark Celebrates its 80th Anniversary
(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...
OA Board Member Chris Laszcz-Davis Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
(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...
Tot Drop Preschool Takes A Different Approach to Childcare
(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...
Local Notary Public Karen Erny is Busier than a Bee
(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...
Siam Orchid Celebrates 30th Anniversary During Pandemic
(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...
Business Buzz – June 2021
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...
Business Buzz – May 2021
(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,...
