Foodie

Hana Japan: Mega Eatertainment Fun for Kids Who Will Eat Rice, Veggies, and/or Meat!

I love an early dinner at Hana Japan. For a few years, it was our family's birthday tradition for parents and grandparents so we've ...

Eating while at Alta Bates Hospital

Whether you're at Alta Bates Hospital on Ashby for one night or several, there are many good choices for food that are better than the ...

Mom tricks: What to do about dinner in the East Bay Every Single Night

7 solutions for when you can’t deal with dinner

What East Bay resources are other parents leaning on when they run out of inspiration or time?

Berkeley’s Off the Grid with a kid

El Cerrito mom, Sunny McKay, thinks that Off the Grid with a kid is a great idea! Here are her tips.

Homeroom: Temescal Mac & Cheese Restaurant

Temescal's popular mac and cheese restaurant, Homeroom, has the classics with a few extra touches that make it great for kids and parents alike. Outdoor ...

Introducing Lois Porter of Mamie & Makhi Sweet Potato Pie

Local sweet potato pie queen: Mamie & Makhi’s

If you're hungry for a homemade sweet potato pie, read about how my friend Lois is taking the (510) by the belly.

New Kid in Town: Little Star Pizza

The third location of Little Star Pizza has been open on Solano Avenue since mid-summer, and until we went there over the weekend, I had ...

Smackdown: Rick & Anns vs Bettes Oceanview

Brunch Smackdown for Parents: Rick & Ann vs. Bette

These are both beloved breakfast and brunch establishments in the East Bay with a cult-like following. But I gotta be honest here. The hands-down best ...