The Voice of East Bay Living

Homestead - one of my favorite East Bay Restaurant. I continue to give five out of five stars – Sabine rating - to Homestead Restaurant at 4029 Piedmont Avenue. This exceptionally fine restaurant offers high-quality seasoned food – an exhibition kitchen including a wood-fired hearth, home-made butter and farm to table ingredients .The owners, Fred and Elizabeth Sassen, are seasoned and highly trained young chefs. They love what they do and their delicious menu is consistently creative and satisfying. For more posts on the Bay Area food scene.

Visit Fenton's Creamery for ice cream and other delicious foods.

In case you missed the article in the Chronicle about great shops on Piedmont Avenue here is the list for your holiday shopping... 1. Best for Craft Classes - Rare Bird - 3883 Piedmont Ave. - Home decor  and garden. 2. Best for Namaste Patio  – Waterlilies Garden and Home  - 3935 Piedmont Ave. - bird feeders, chimes and fountains. 3. Best for Moroccan Flair  - Sahara Moroccan Home Decor  - 3953,Piedmont Ave. - rugs,glasses,silver tea trays and much more. 4.  Best for Glam Furnishings - Milberry's Home  - 160 41st.- once A Spanish style home ,then an Oakland Public Library,this interesting store hosts a variety of home decor items. 5. Best for Hostess gifts - Nathan and Co.  - 4025 Piedmont Ave. - candles, tea towels, mixing bowls. 6. Best for Unusual Furniture Fines  - Found on Piedmont - 4125 Piedmont Ave. -full of curios in all sizes and shapes- 1909 embalming table,1800 French Provincial table and much more. 7. Best for...