S. Rufus, Author at www.oaklandmagazine.com

The Berkeley Boathouse Is More Than a Typical Hotel Restaurant

Posted by S. Rufus | Dec 6, 2019 | Other Food & Drink, Restaurants |

Part of an $8 million ‘refresh,’ the Berkeley Boathouse opens within DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina with achef-driven menu.

Doña’s Carnitas Is More Than Just ‘Little Meats’

Posted by S. Rufus | Dec 6, 2019 | Other Food & Drink |

The precise way in which carnitas is prepared at Doña is a secret, but there are only four ingredients.

Make the Marin Headlands More Than a Daytrip

Posted by S. Rufus | Nov 21, 2019 | Travel |

The Marin Headlands could be a daytrip. But it needn’t be. Sporting four Golden Gate National Recreation Area campgrounds and a hostel, its 2,100 acres neatly photo-bombable by coyotes, whales, or quail, it merits a many-day stay.

ZINO’s Brandon Hicks Updates Crab Louie

Posted by S. Rufus | Oct 25, 2019 | Restaurants |

Brandon Hicks maintains classic elements of the traditional Crab Louie but presents it in a modern way with a Mediterranean touch.

Fairfield Is More Than a Dot on the Map

Posted by S. Rufus | Sep 17, 2019 | Travel |

The sun-soaked, palm-studded, sparkling-waterwayed swatch of Suisun Valley is a living shrine to East Bay history — wreathed with abundant vineyards, championship golf links, and a famous candy factory.