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(Kathy Enzerink, Photographer)Jim Phoonpirom, owner of Baan Thai Restaurant, prepares chicken with stir-fry vegetables.     How do you help local restaurants stay open during...

(Contributed Photo)Gary and Pam Schroeder have been transforming yoga mats since 2013, offering homeless pets respite from the winter weather.     For the past...

(David Dierks, photographer) Mo Mashhoon (L) received the 2019 Mayor’s Award of Excellence from Inga Miller for his efforts in jumpstarting the renewal of downtown...

(MImi Bommarito, Photographer)An assortment of contemporary jewelry can be found at Sanvitalia in theatre square.     Yes, Santa Claus, there is a Virginia (and...

    The Orinda Chamber of Commerce in October shut down its downtown office and let go of its executive director. The organization had...

(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Longtime customer, and then Orinda Books employee, Pat Rudebusch recently took ownership of the local bookstore.     Pat Rudebusch had been a...

(Elana O'Loskey, Photographer)     On Sept. 5, Tim Miyamoto-Mills wielded the Orinda Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon cutting scissors to reopen Zamboni’s Pizza at 1...

(Lynn Kalmar, Photographer)Open every day for lunch and dinner, Baan Thai’s menu includes five curry dishes (green, yellow, mango, peanut and pumpkin) that can...

SALLY HOGARTY Maureen Brown, owner of Rechic, displays one of the many dresses perfect for holiday get-togethers. Cheryl’s Closet at 21 Orinda Way (925-254-4442) and Rechic...

MIMI BOMMARITO Orindan Mindy Becker preps a gently-worn top to be photographed for a post on Lamorinda Treasures. Looking to stretch your holiday dollars a little...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Orinda writer Sally Bolger (2nd from right) poses with fellow children’s book authors (L-R) Vanessa Hua, Colleen Weeks and Mitali Perkins at...

President of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce Roy Hodgkison (left in both photos) welcomed two new Chamber members, dentist Dr. Amin Samadian (left photo)...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “Pietro’s Pizza,” with prosciutto, truffle oil and fresh basil, is a favorite of patrons at Piccolo Napoli. SALLY HOGARTY Customers line up for Europa’s famous...

A Fond Farewell to Columnist Valerie Hotz By ELANA O’LOSKEY Staff Writer When Valerie Hotz agreed to write Business Buzz in The Orinda News, little did she...