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April 2008

Features

A Wing (And) a Prayer

A Wing (And) a Prayer

Every year, thousands of animals are saved at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum.

By Susan E. Davis
Potters Enclave

Potters Enclave

Visit the studios of some of the world’s best ceramic artists in one west Berkeley neighborhood.

By Marcia Williamson
Get Hip to Sleep

Get Hip to Sleep

Is life driving you crazy? Science says there’s one thing you can do: Go to bed.

By Michaela Jarvis
Green is Gorgeous

Green is Gorgeous

From clothing to furniture to jewelry, it’s easier than ever to be green—and stylish at the same time.

By Tracey Taylor

Departments

Precious Memories

People : Precious Memories

An Alamo photographer preserves the memory of children who have died.

By Martha Ross
Flower Power

Style: Flower Power

Floral patterns and accessories are abloom this spring.

Photography by Jeff Tse. Illustrations by Andrea Cobb.
Simple Pleasures

Getaways: Simple Pleasures

Pat Kuleto’s new Tomales Bay hangout is a great spot to relax—and to eat.

By Michaela Jarvis

Speak of the Devil

Mom by Day, Diva by Night

Speak Of The Devil: Mom by Day, Diva by Night

Meet the Danville mom who moonlights as a soul singer.

By Peter Crooks.
Shop Talk

Speak Of The Devil: Shop Talk

The latest buzz on the shopping scene.

By Stephanie Simons
Green Thumb Hot Spot

Speak Of The Devil: Green Thumb Hot Spot

Tilden Park Botanical Garden’s spring sale.

By Talia Kennedy.

Defibrillator not Included

Speak Of The Devil: Defibrillator not Included

The Oakland A’s new all-you-can-eat seats.

By Justin Goldman
Wine Tasting 101

Speak Of The Devil: Wine Tasting 101

Wine-tasting parties for dummies.

By Keely Dawson
Spa Buzz

Speak Of The Devil: Spa Buzz

We test the East Bay’s new-and-improved day spas.

By Susan Dowdney Safipour, LeeAnne Carson, and Martha Ross.
Can't-miss Film Fest

Speak Of The Devil: Can't-miss Film Fest

A toast to Livermore’s California Independent Film Festival.

By Peter Crooks.

Speak Of The Devil: Waste Not

Recycling numbers.

By Martha Ross
Dancing with Kristi

Speak Of The Devil: Dancing with Kristi

Alamo’s Kristi Yamaguchi steps lively on Dancing With the Stars.

By Martha Ross

Food Scene

Flora

Restaurant Review: Flora

The owners of Doña Tomás apply a retro Americana sensibility to their new restaurant, with spectacular results.

By Kathryn Jessup

Food News: Ice Cream for Grown-Ups

Classic gelato made in Concord..

By Julie Miller Dowling
Ascetic Aesthetic

Food News: Ascetic Aesthetic

Belgian beer in Old Oakland.

By Tom Hudgens
Dellar Drops Anchor in Lafayette

Food News: Dellar Drops Anchor in Lafayette

A chat with Michael Dellar..

By Talia Kennedy
Tart Trend

Food News: Tart Trend

Frozen yogurt goes sour.

By Kathryn Jessup

Food News: April Diablo Dish

The Cheesecake Factory may be coming to Walnut Creek, Yankee Pier makes a furry friend, and more in Diablo Dish.

By April Dembosky.

Critics Review: Cuz’nz BBQ

Cuz’nz BBQ in Walnut Creek starts our restaurant listings section.

Cheap Eats

Viva Taqueria in Berkeley.

By Deborah Grossman

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