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August 2008

Features

Heavy Hitter

Heavy Hitter

He gives lectures to Deutsche Bank executives. He’s rubbed shoulders with billionaire investor Warren Buffett. And he’s been offered millions to ply his trade elsewhere. So, what the heck is...

By Ron Kroichick

Swim Frenzy

Swim Frenzy

It’s Big Meet season, and with 20,000 young competitive swimmers in Diabloland, it’s wild out there.

by Mark Camps
Farm Fresh

Farm Fresh

It’s the height of harvest season, and East Bay farmers markets are at their best. We guide you to what we love most at each of our favorites.

By Charity Ferreira

Departments

Aloha Alameda

Fun: Aloha Alameda

By Peter Crooks
Olive is the New Green

Shop Talk: Olive is the New Green

By Stephanie Simons
Students of Stillness

Kids: Students of Stillness

By teaching school kids to be “in the moment,” an Oakland educator helps them focus.

By Alice C. Chen

Speak of the Devil

Lashing Out

Speak Of The Devil: Lashing Out

By Alisha Petro
To Oakland, With Love

Speak Of The Devil: To Oakland, With Love

By Alice Tebo
Hello, Dolly—Times Two

Speak Of The Devil: Hello, Dolly—Times Two

By Chrissa Basbas
Shaping Up

Speak Of The Devil: Shaping Up

By Ethan Fletcher
Star Skater

Speak Of The Devil: Star Skater

By Deborah Burstyn
Jazz Man

Speak Of The Devil: Jazz Man

By Ethan Fletcher

Speak Of The Devil: Whole Lotta Shakin'

By Martha Ross

Food Scene

Food Scene: Oishi Sushi & Grill

Cheap Eats

By Deborah Grossman
Dark Treasure

Food Scene: Dark Treasure

By Dorothy Calimeris
Lollapalooza of Food

Food Scene: Lollapalooza of Food

By Julie Miller Dowling
Midsummer Nights Gimlet

Food Scene: Midsummer Nights Gimlet

By Scott Hocker

Food Scene: Diablo Dish

By Julie Miller Dowling

Food Scene: Amaranta Cocina Mexicana
Kitchen Tech

Restaurant Review: Kitchen Tech

By Julie Miller
Movida

Restaurant Review: Movida

Livermore goes city-chic with a new small-plates restaurant.

By April Dembosky

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