The Voice of East Bay Living

Restaurant Pick of the Week! FAVA In between delivering birthday gifts, thanksgiving flowers, getting gas, buying a scarf for my French sister, and taking photos of a new listing... it was time for lunch! I found myself at the ever popular Walnut Square conclave and since I was in a hurray, I settled on FAVA, located at 2114 Vine. Several Chez Panisse Alums opened this tiny spot and they are punching out the tasty vegetable - centric New American cuisine. I have to say, eating the butternut squash soup from my driver’s seat of my car was a real treat. #grabandgo #bayarealiving #eastbayeats

Pick of the Week: The Hatten House - designed by John Rolf Hattan in 1993. Located at 32 A Sunset Drive in Kensington - influenced by California Modernism, this 4 bed & 3 bath home has a lot of curvy twists and turns blended with private outdoor spaces. No wonder it was once the residence of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater. List price -$1,198,000. Definitely worth considering for the client that wants something out of the box - or should I say, out of the circle.

  Magical compound with cottage tucked in Upper Rockridge ~ my buyers are thrilled to call this place home! #justsoldberkeley #bayarearealestate

  Transform Your Yard 🌱 This is a great time to plant just as the winter rains will nourish your new vegetation. Two of my favorite nurseries are Orchard Nursery in Lafayette and McDonnell Nursery in Orinda. They are just a short drive - 20 minutes from your home and they will deliver plants to your front door. "A beautiful plant is like having a good friend around the house.” Happy Planting!

  Pick of the Week Do you want to live in a farmhouse,grow your own veggies, have chickens or goats, and still jump on the freeway  minutes away from your front door? This is all possible at the fabulous 6515 Pinehaven Road compound - 4 bedroom main house and 3 separate spaces to rest/work/create…The main 4 bedroom, 2 bath home was built in 1918 and was most likely a weekend retreat for San Francisco dwellers. This section of Montclair was scattered with cozy log cabins and a year round creek meandering  thru the gardens. Open this Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30—list price $1,295,000