The Voice of East Bay Living

  Restaurant Pick of the Week: Jo’s Modern Thai listed in Michelin Guide 2022 This Laurel district hot spot displays the bold yet balanced flavors of Thai cuisine with a creative mixture of traditional  and modern ingredients. The menu, designed by Chef-Intu-On Kornnawong ,displays punchy and bright dishes that will please even the most discerning palates. Definitely a must do! Located at 3725 MacArthur Blvd.

Claremont Social Club 💃 This neighborhoood social club founded one hundred years ago at 214 Hillcrest Road hosts monthly parties for its members. Many live in the neighborhood and others come from surrounding neighborhooods because it is just so much fun… Each event has a theme with costumes, cocktails, dinner and dancing. This month was West Side Story complete with chef prepared Puerto Rican cuisine and dancers. #outandabout #bayarealiving

  Pick of the week - Paint store: Farrow and Ball (1813 4th Street, Berkeley) Hands down, this store offers the best quality and the best color options - with over 132 paint colors to choose from. The highly pigmented paint as well as handcrafted wallpaper offer you some exciting possibilities to transform your home in 2023.

Garden pick of the week - The Wheeler Gardens.  Marcia Donahue has lived at 3017 Wheeler for over 40 years. She has created lush and magical gardens favoring jungle-like plants, carved stones, her own unique pottery, a babbling pond and collectibles from Asia. The gardens are whimsical and magical. Open free to the public every Sunday from 1-5. A must see!

  Furniture ideas for 2023 SFMOMA currently has an exhibition called Conversation Pieces - contemporary furniture in dialogue. The collection features color patterns and design choices reflecting sustainability and in some cases using forgotten fabrics and discarded materials. You will get some great ideas to inspire a new and creative look in your home!

  Restaurant pick of of the week - Acre Kitchen & Bar at Market Hall After months of remodeling the popular Oliveto’s, this great new restaurant has just re-opened with a casual cafe on the street level and fine dining on the upper level. The food reflects the love and passion that Chefs Dirk Tolsma and Pete Sittnick have for cooking with an emphasis on Mediterranean/California cuisine. @acre.restaurant is a place to slow down, relax and enjoy the hospitality of these gracious owners and staff.