Aya Amornpan turned to sweet corn when brainstorming unusual items to serve at Yimm, her new home-style Thai eatery that opened recently in Rockridge.

Oliveto occupies a special niche of East Bay dining, and its most recent reset has happily strengthened its position.

And they're celebrating its arrival with a boat cruise.

Harbor seals have spots.

They have spots.

It's right across the street from the former space.

Oakland-based Jetty Extracts and other local purveyors thrived in the festival's Grass Lands.