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Published: February, 2006 Oakland Hot Spot Jack London Square, set along a natural estuary on the site where the city of Oakland first began in 1852, is poised to become the next hot spot for urban waterfront living. Located at the foot of Broadway at Embarcadero, Jack London Square is easy to get to by […]
By Michelle ModayPublished: February, 2006 I think there’s a mushroom for everyone, Ian Garrone says. That might seem a presumptuous statement, especially if one’s definition of mushroom is derived from what is commonly found at most commercial grocery stores. But hold on, because after seeing and tasting the mushrooms that the Garrones cultivate and sell […]
By Kate KingPublished: February, 2006 It would take more than a little water and mud to keep Napans down. Within days after the New Year’s Eve flood, Napa Valley was returning to normal. Thanks to the partway completed Flood Control Project, damages were primarily limited to a need for carpets and furniture in the affected […]
Weighing the costs and benefits of getting organic to your doorstep By Dan SankeyPublished: February, 2006 Food food starts with good ingredients. When you consume food that is organic, the hands that bag your produce are often the same that picked the fruit, tilled the soil and sowed the seeds that grew to fill your […]
Published: February, 2006 Some are raw food-vegan, some are vegetarian and some decant organic wine San Francisco Café Gratitude2400 Harrison St. (415) 824-4652 www.withthecurrent.com Market Bar One Ferry Bdg. (415) 434-1100 www.marketbar.com Hyde Café and Wine Bar 1550 Hyde St. (415) 775-1550 www.1550hyde.com Millenium 580 Geary St. (415) 345-3900 www.millenniumrestaurant.com Minako […]
By Dianne Boate and Robert MeyerPublished: February, 2006 All of us on this planet are becoming increasingly aware of our fragile environment, what is happening to eco-systems and what is happening to our health. There are grass roots organizations, and even government agencies, devoted to educating us about conservation resources and promoting better environmental practices […]
Published: February, 2006 Dear Editor, I love the story you have about the Madonna Del Lume on your website www.baycrossings.com One typo, the town is Porticello. I just came back from my first Madonna Del Lume celebration in Porticello about 2 weeks ago. My family is from Porticello. I have celebrated in SF all my […]
Published: February, 2006 The Modern Drunkard: A Handbook for Drinking in the 21st CenturyBy Frank Kelly RichRiverhead Trade$14 By Patrick Burnson With those New Year’s resolutions behind us, might it now make sense to just give in and admit that we’re weak, troubled, and savagely fond of the occasional wee tipple? If so, this book […]
Published: February, 2006 The views of Senator Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach, Senate District 27) ought to be of interest to Bay Crossings’ readers, as he recently became chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. He also serves as chair of the Senate Transportation Subcommittee on California Ports and Goods Movement, and is a member […]
By Mary E. ShacklettPublished: February, 2006 Over 200 million Americans rely on cell phones for personal and business use. Growing numbers of households are dropping wire-line communications altogether, opting for 100 percent wireless lifestyles. Economical and convenience benefits are well understood, but what about the cell phone-brain cancer link debate we’ve been hearing about for […]