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Knowledge is power
I've always disliked the proverb, “Ignorance is bliss.” If only I had the choice, I sometimes grumble to myself. I tend to believe the...
Hometown treasures abound in the East Bay
They arrive in my mailbox every few days—little seasonal dispatches from the wider consumer world. A department store’s curated wish list for the holidays....
We celebrate style, in every sense
When we think of style, fashion often comes first to mind. And as of this writing in mid-October, it’s hard not to think of...
The art of home that’s built to last
Long before they founded SOBU, the design-forward furniture and home décor store on College Avenue in Oakland’s Rockridge district, Laleh (née Zahedi) and Alessandro...
October brings change and connection
“October,” wrote author Bonaro W. Overstreet, “is a symphony of permanence and change.” She might just as well have been speaking of aging—or what...
Best of the East Bay 2025 celebrates a rooted renaissance
In an era defined by disconnection and distraction, we find ourselves drawn more than ever to what grounds us: truth, art, food, love and...
Sharing sound, stage and story
We journey near and far this issue, with a focus on travel and entertainment. Summer brings greater possibility of both, so we aim to...
Permission granted to savor all senses
The first time I entered the dark and vibey realm of Uptown’s Bar Shiru, I was transported. The whole space is a shrine to...