B Side Kitchen – each and every time!!

Ever since this place opened up in Point Reyes, I have made a point of stopping here with my family, each and every time we are in the small beach town. We recently took a day trip up north to enjoy the fresh air at the beach. Our version of getting away from all of…

DOSA – a safe haven during COVID

What a great place to meet! I have dined here a couple of times and also grabbed their delicious food to go. The best thing about this place – besides the hearty Mexican food is the outdoor patio with the appropriately spaced seating so that folks can dine outside safely in the middle of the…

ITALY on GILMAN…

You have managed to keep me going thru this quarantine. If it were not for your Insalata Agrume, with the grilled prawns or the sautéed salmon on the side, I DO NOT KNOW THAT I WOULD HAVE MADE IT. to put it simply. Your little gems with the citrus accompaniments have kept me going, and…

Thank you Sushi House

One day last week, I met a close friend for dinner on the beach, our version of take-out in Alameda. We popped right in to Sushi House on the corner of Park and Shoreline and ordered up some standard yummy fare to enjoy as we watched the sun go down across the street at the…

The Wolf

Another day of cruising up Piedmont in Oakland, looking for some lunch ‘to go’. I stumble upon The Wolf. As I am reading the menu to myself, the very kind hostess lets me know that she can help me when ever I am ready. She is so welcoming, exuding a warm vibe and a bright…

Homestead… so wholesome and welcoming.

walking up Piedmont Ave in Oakland, looking for a great lunch. browsing menus in windows. the warmest greeting drew me in. Homestead, a place I’ve never eaten at, mostly known for their gourmet sandwiches. The gentleman behind the counter was very helpful and kind, even eager to be of service. the sense of belonging he…