Book Club Comes to Rescue of Restaurants, Medical Workers
(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...
Local Couple Brings Warmth and Comfort to Unsheltered Pets
(Contributed Photo)Gary and Pam Schroeder have been transforming yoga mats since 2013, offering homeless pets respite from the winter weather.
For the past...
Businessman Receives Mayor’s Award
(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...
Holiday Shopping: Special Finds Within Town
(MImi Bommarito, Photographer)An assortment of contemporary jewelry can be found at Sanvitalia in theatre square.
Yes, Santa Claus, there is a Virginia (and...
Chamber Goes Virtual
The Orinda Chamber of Commerce in October shut down its downtown office and let go of its executive director. The organization had...
New Chapter, Familiar Names as Orinda Books Changes Hands
(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Longtime customer, and then Orinda Books employee, Pat Rudebusch recently took ownership of the local bookstore.
Pat Rudebusch had been a...
Zamboni’s Pizza Reopens After Remodel
(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...
The 2019 Orinda Restaurant Guide – Bon Appétit!
(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...
Orinda’s Brick and Mortar Consignment Stores
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...
Green, Local and Thrifty Holiday Shopping…with Facebook?
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...
Orinda Writer’s Latest Book
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...
New Members of the Chamber of Commerce
President of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce Roy Hodgkison (left in both photos) welcomed two new Chamber members, dentist Dr. Amin Samadian (left photo)...
The 2018 Guide to Orinda Restaurants – Bon Appétit!
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...
Farewell to Valerie
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...