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May 2009

Features

Green House

Green House

This Oakland Hills home shows just how nice eco-living can be.

Photography by Mariko Reed

Women to Watch

Women to Watch

We call this year’s Women to Watch “Entrepreneurs With Heart” because each started a business that has meaning—to them personally and to other people. Sure, they’d like to make money, but...

Photography by Alex Farnum

Sidezoomers vs. Lineuppers

Sidezoomers vs. Lineuppers

All kinds of driving personalities emerge on the Caldecott Tunnel approach.

Departments

High-Desert Heaven

High-Desert Heaven

Encantado resort offers a new look at Santa Fe.

Speak of the Devil

Lotion Commotion

Speak Of The Devil: Lotion Commotion

Danville mom Laura Albin created two alter egos to help sell her Chloe and Jane skincare products.

When Alonis Met Calamari

Speak Of The Devil: When Alonis Met Calamari

Two East Bay social networkers find love on Twitter.

Turtle Tome for Tots

Speak Of The Devil: Turtle Tome for Tots

Two East Bay authors pen their second “animoted” children's book.

Classical Trippin’

Speak Of The Devil: Classical Trippin’

3-D concert adds more psychedelic programming for the Cal Symphony.

Shop Talk — May 2009

Speak Of The Devil: Shop Talk — May 2009

Prime Outlets Livermore signs on new brand-name stores; an upscale consignment store in Pleasanton; two new spas in Walnut Creek; and more.

Sweet Things

Speak Of The Devil: Sweet Things

Berkeley-born textile designer Lori Marie Johnson's Pretty Little Things line offers a range of adorable totes, dolls, and jewelry.

Radar — May

Speak Of The Devil: Radar — May

Parrot heads rejoice; TV on the Radio ... live; Flight of the Conchords come to Berkeley. Your monthly cheat sheet to happenings in the East Bay.

Food Scene

Do-it-Yourself Cookbook

Food Scene: Do-it-Yourself Cookbook

Recipe Books, iTunes-style

Hometown Honey

Food Scene: Hometown Honey

Locally produced honey is abundant in the East Bay.

Food Scene: Diablo Dish — May '09

New Vietnamese and small plates in Walnut Creek; two new eateries in Pleasant Hill; more wine for Alameda; and more.

Pickle Frenzy

Food Scene: Pickle Frenzy

DIY pickles is the latest food craze.

Oakland’s Gourmet Ghetto?

Restaurant Reviews: Oakland’s Gourmet Ghetto?

Two happening restaurants have hit Glenview, and a third is on the way.

Photography by Joe Budd

Cheap Eats: Imperial Delight — San Ramon

Inexpensive Chinese with quality ingredients distinguishes Imperial Delight.

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