Business Buzz – May 2020
Relentless Investigative Norm Sokalski has been licensed as an investigator for almost 30 years although he is also a non-practicing attorney. His...
Boo Loo Lounge brings the tiki bar experience to Theatre Square
There are bars – good bars, fun bars – that serve you some alcohol in a glass. Then there are tiki...
Siam Orchid Celebrates 30th Anniversary During Pandemic
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Owner of Siam Orchid Thai restaurant, Pepsi Phanmongkol and his family have been serving loyal customers since the early 90s. Pivoting during...
Black Lagoon Tiki Bar Opens
Picture this. It’s a warm summer Friday night in Orinda. It’s been a long week and you just want to relax and let...
Business Buzz – November 2020
(Elana O’Loskey, Photographer)(L-R) Brothers Blair and Jason Bagneschi, along with Executive Chef Andrew Farr, are busy sourcing fresh produce and everything else from local...
Business Duo Open Community-Centered Virtual Thrift Project
Tony DeMartile, a recent Orinda resident and hair stylist for more than 30 years, is trying his hand at a new profession –...
Business Buzz – February 2019
Tom D’Amato opened D’Amato Law offices in Orinda in 2017. The team he works with includes his wife Crystal, director of legal operations,...
Business Buzz – September 2019
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Chef Lino Rios and Asst. Manager C. Rose introduce their new Mexican Monday dinner menu. All selections are made from Rios’ family...
GCD Provisions and Genuine Goodness: A Business Partnership
(Andrea Madison, Photographer)GCD Provisions, which shares a business space with café Genuine Goodness at 21 Orinda Way, Suite G, is a family-operated shop selling...
Business Buzz – December 2018
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Saffron Indian Restaurant and Bar Opens in Theatre Square Lovers of authentic Indian food finally...
On the Storefront – Sep. 2026
CreekHaus opening is getting closer
What’s the latest on the fledgling CreekHaus development at the site of the former Bank of America building...
Business Buzz – March 2019
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Monti Kids Founder and CEO Zahra Kassam is bringing the Montessori philosophy into the home.
Monti Kids Founder and CEO Zahra Kassam is the...
Business Buzz – November 2019
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Gallery owner Christian Ehrhorn is an artist in his own right; his painting Kekova is one of the works on display at...
Orinda’s Interior Designer is a “Bell Epoch”
Vanessa Bell never slows down. With her entire adolescence having been devoted to dancing with the San Francisco Ballet, her interior design career,...
Business Buzz – March 2020
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Janell Lamela, owner of MidMod Exchange, stands in front of “Cupid’s Wings” painted by her daughter, artist Asia Lamela.
MidMod Exchange
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Business Buzz – November 2018
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Cindy Powell Named Executive Director of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce Last month the...
Dr. Jenkins and Dog Make a Great Team at Dental Office
Do dental appointments rattle the nerves? If so, check out the practice of Jasmine Jenkins, DMD and her canine sidekick Kenzie: Critters for...
Saffron’s success rooted in family and an expert application of spice
“It’s all about the spices,” said Ravi Kant Pathak, “and how you use them.” And thanks to chef Amrit Lal Sharma...
Comelones Tacos has a surprise on its mainly Mexican menu
If you know, you know. Tucked away in back of the Orinda Theatre, Comelones Tacos has built up a word-of-mouth reputation...
Freshness, flavor and friendship: Café Teatro’s recipe hasn’t changed
Joe Cho understands. “You can find coffee, sandwiches and pastries anywhere,” said the long-time owner of Café Teatro. But not only does he...
