For more than 100 years, Merchant’s Saloon has earned its reputation as one of Oakland’s grungiest dive bars, with its tagline, “Poisoning Oakland Since 1916,” and its most prominent piece of decor: ...

Italian Colors has beaten the odds. The go-to restaurant for so many Montclarions is celebrating its 25th anniversary — remarkable when you consider 90 percent of independent restaurants close during ...

With all else being equal, the more effectively a restaurant design utilizes color to establish an image, create ambiance and arouse customer's appetites, the greater the chances are for long-term ...