Listen & Be Heard Weekly Archives

Sala Thai 807 1st St., Benicia 707 745-4331 Stepping into [tag]Sala Thai[/tag]?s doorway is like slipping into another world. The main room is narrow, long, and windowless. There are hints of smaller rooms to the back, and a corner to remove shoes. The long dark room is decorated with Thai crafts, carvings and material. The [...]

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Sushi-Yu 2200 Redwood St., Vallejo 707 554-6888 Lunch: Tuesday ? Friday 11:30 ? 2:30 Dinner: Tuesday ? Sunday 5 ? 9:30 Closed Mondays Don?t let the location or the exterior fool you. Just because there is no view of the ocean doesn?t mean the fish is not fresh at Sushi-Yu. The [tag]seafood[/tag] I sampled at [...]

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La Mojarrita Corner of Alabama and Sonoma Blvd. 707 450-7287 9 a.m. ? 10 p.m. daily The corner of Alabama Street and Sonoma Boulevard may not be the most picturesque spot, but now there is a good place to eat. The [tag]taco truck[/tag], [tag]La Mojarrita[/tag], is located on the same lot as the Gas of [...]

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Joy of Eating 1828 Springs Road, Vallejo 707 644-5315 J[tag]Joy of Eating[/tag]. Could there be a better name for a restaurant? The name recalls the classic cookbook found in the kitchen of everyone who has ever wanted to cook, but focuses on the end result. Forget the effort of cooking and enjoy the eating. Fortunately [...]

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Parry?s Pizzaria 234 American Canyon Road 707 647-2110 [tag]New York Pizza[/tag] in [tag]American Canyon[/tag]? Yes. It?s true and, if the internet is any measurement, word has gotten out. While no one has called it the best pizza west of the Mississippi, the pizza at Parry?s is the best a lot of homesick New Yorkers have [...]

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[tag]Main 627[/tag] 627 Main Street, Suisun 707 428-6270 lunch Mon ? Fri 11:30 ? 2:30 dinner Mon ? Fri 5 ? 9 dinner Sat – Sun 5 ? 9:30 Just across from the waterfront in Suisun is a hidden gem of a restaurant, Main 627. The exterior of the narrow brick building looks like part [...]

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[tag]Townhouse[/tag] 5862 Doyle St., Emeryville 510-652-6151 The Townhouse is one of those magical places where things happen. People run into long lost acquaintances. Others meet. One of my confirmed bachelor friends watched a woman walk across the restaurant and knew he had to meet her. They were married about a year later. This magic seems [...]

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Bab?s Delta Diner 770 Kellogg St, Suisun 421-1926 5 a.m. ?2 p.m. closed Monday Human interaction plays a large part in the experience of dining at [tag]Babs Delta Diner[/tag]. Two people greeted us on our recent visit, and then cheerfully gave us conflicting advice. One said, ?sit anywhere.? The other asked whether we wanted to [...]

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The Athenian Grill is all about the view. Sit on the patio and you can watch boats motor in and out of the marina, people stroll past on the walkway with dogs, or dance by on roller skates. The patio is covered and has heaters. This is a fabulous place to relax with a glass [...]

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Fradelizio?s Ristorante Italiano 35 Broadway, Fairfax phone: 415-459-1618 Surprise! I know, I usually write reviews for theatre, but last Friday when we stopped for a pre-show dinner, we happened upon a gem! Fradelizio?s is a [tag]small Italian restaurant[/tag] in [tag]Fairfax[/tag]. It was one of those happy accidents that make life special. We will be going [...]

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Georgia Street Grill 314 Georgia St., Vallejo 707-557-4745 Tues-Sat 7 a.m. ? 3 p.m. Wednesday night 5 p.m. ? 9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. ? 3 p.m [tag]The Georgia Street Grill[/tag] is a fabulous fusion of cultures. Housed in a building built in 1894, the [tag]grill [/tag]has an interior that feels spacious and modern. Magically [...]

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Sandoval?s Mexican Food 640 1st St., Benicia 707 746-7830 lunch 11-2:30 dinner 5-10 closed Sunday [tag]Sandoval[/tag]?s shows the attention to detail that is necessary to create a good restaurant. The ceiling fans, faux window frames on a solid wall, and fountain on the back wall serve the dual purposes of setting the stage for ethnic [...]

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[tag]Nujo?s Italian Restaurant[/tag] 1201 Georgia St. 557-6012 daily 11am ? 10 pm Usually I do a little homework before dining at an establishment. I?ll talk to people, search the internet, read about another culture. Then I try to let go of all that and have my own experience. Nujo?s has been around for many years. [...]

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Won Thai Cuisine 844 Willow Ave Suite A1a, Hercules 510 799-6800 Tues. ? Sat. 11:00-3:00 Lunch and 5:00-9:30 Dinner Everyone in my yoga class has a [tag]favorite Thai restaurant[/tag]. I?ve tried all the places mentioned, and my favorite remains [tag]Won Thai Cuisine[/tag] in [tag]Hercules[/tag]. I was introduced to the owners, Mark and Kathy Rattapituck, and [...]

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Good Day Caf?, 38 Admiral Callaghan Lane 707 557-8802 Mon- Sat 6 a.m. ? 3 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m. ? 3 p.m. Walking into the [tag]Good Day Caf? [/tag]feels like stepping into a great aunt?s crowded living room. Knick-knacks line the windowsills and hang from the ceilings. Tables, chairs and booths are crowded together. Everyone [...]

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