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    ‘Using My Platform Is Not Only an Opportunity, But Also a Responsibility’

    ‘Using My Platform Is Not Only an Opportunity, But Also a Responsibility’

    By Chef Elle Simone Scott– (Editor’s Note: In 2016, as a rising celebrity chef, Chef Elle Simone Scott was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has a recurrent form of the…

    What’s New? It’s a Restaurant Explosion

    What’s New? It’s a Restaurant Explosion

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– 2024 has brought an explosion of tempting new Bay Area restaurants worth visiting. It’s a good sign that the industry is beginning a welcome…

    March Into Spring With Greens

    March Into Spring With Greens

    By Debra Morris– After a winter of dense stews and carb-heavy recipes, it’s time to lighten up your meals with fresh and delicious spring greens and baby vegetables. You’ll find…

    Castro Farmers’ Market Will Return for the Season on April 3, 2024

    The seasonal return of the Castro Farmers’ Market will take place on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, with Northern California’s freshest fruits and vegetables, live music, and a lively atmosphere for…

    Consequences

    Consequences

    By Joanie Juster– By now the ballots from the March 5 election should have been tallied and the results announced. The flood of political ads on our airwaves, in our…

    Oakland Restaurant Week 2024

    Oakland Restaurant Week 2024

    By Liam P. Mayclem– Oakland, California, has a richly diverse community that spans countless ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. With its residents speaking over 125 languages, rest assured that The Town…

    A Taste of Oakland

    A Taste of Oakland

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– Every day is Black History Day, so just because Black History Month is over doesn’t mean that we should stop celebrating Black culture.…

    Peace, Love, and Piroshkis at a Gracious New LGBTQ+ Eatery

    Peace, Love, and Piroshkis at a Gracious New LGBTQ+ Eatery

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet– Finding a new restaurant before others discover it is thrilling. When that restaurant is owned by two queer women, employing folks who are gender…

    ‘SHE CAN’ Rosé From the Acclaimed McBride Sisters and a Vinous Trip to France

    ‘SHE CAN’ Rosé From the Acclaimed McBride Sisters and a Vinous Trip to France

    By Leslie Sbrocco– 2022 Château de Saint Cosme, Cotes du Rhône, France $19 http://www.saintcosme.com Many wine drinkers are familiar with reds from the southern French region of the Cotes du…

    How a Lifetime of Tech Keeps Me Popping

    How a Lifetime of Tech Keeps Me Popping

    By NaNoshka “Nosh” Johnson– The importance of the internet as a business tool cannot be denied. When used correctly, it can lead to increased sales and enhanced customer service. I’ve…