March 2009

New Year’s, Persian Style

For Iranians, the start of spring brings celebration with family and friends.

By Kathryn Jessup

Photography by Nader Khouri

Speak Of The Devil: Radar — March

Postsecret.com comes to Walnut Creek, a new movie for Andy Samburg, and Christy Turlingon-Burns gets serious: this March.

By Peter Crooks

Speak Of The Devil: Suite Seventeen

San Ramon Valley teen Sophie Oda stars on a hit Disney Channel television show

By Linda Childers

Speak Of The Devil: Here Comes the Sun

Oakland sunscreen company gets high marks for protection and safety.

By Michaela Jarvis

Speak Of The Devil: Shop Talk — March 2009

An onslaught of outlets

By Angela Sasse

Speak Of The Devil: San Francisco's Downtown Galleries

See museum-quality art in an intimate gallery setting in downtown San Francisco.

By Martha Ross

Food Scene: Amarone Cucina Italiana

Authentic Italian cuisine lands on Main Street Pleasanton.

By Michaela Jarvis

Food Scene: Diablo Dish — March '09

Oakland restaurant scene still not slowing down; and more.

By Julie Miller Dowling

Food News: Healthy Menus

Local author creates an easy-to-use resource for making your favorite foods healthier

By Julie Miller Dowling

Food News: Local Roast

The East Bay's coffee cup overflows with home-grown roasters.

By Julie Miller Dowling

Food News: Table Fashion

Oakland clothing designer Gina Pericini has released a new line of table linens.

By Julie Miller Dowling

Food News: Cake Art

Sugarcoat It Studio in Berkeley creates edible works of art.

By Andrea Stutzman

Cheap Eats: Turquoise Mediterranean Grill — Orinda

By Ethan Fletcher

Web Extra: March Forum: Youth Sports Injuries

Web Extra: Behind The Scenes Video: Spring Fashion photoshoot

Web Extra: Photo Gallery: Persian New Year

East Bay Iranians celebrate spring with family, friends, and fire.