Isidra Mencos

Isidra Mencos

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Isidra Mencos, Ph.D. is the author of Promenade of Desire—A Barcelona Memoir. Her work has been published in WIRED, Chicago Quarterly Review and more. She reports on Vallejo's businesses and culture.

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  Dec 01, 2025

Vallejo’s Anchor Pantry has your holiday cravings covered

Aside from the usual array of gourmet fare, Anchor Pantry has a wide selection of special foods and gifts for the holidays....

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  Nov 11, 2025

Lucky Garden Peruvian Cuisine: a piece of Peru in Vallejo

Restaurateur Edson Vega remodeled a former Chinese restaurant to create Solano County's first Peruvian restaurant....

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  Nov 11, 2025

Lucky Garden Peruvian Cuisine: un trozo de Perú en Vallejo

El restaurador Edson Vega remodeló un antiguo restaurante chino para crear el primer restaurante peruano del condado de Solano....

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  Oct 17, 2025

Vallejo Cellars promotes local nonprofits through good wine

Kevin Jones produces 15 wines, with seven promoting and benefiting local organizations....

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  Oct 06, 2025

El primer restaurante guatemalteco del condado de Solano abre en Vallejo

Abo's Cocina, una empresa familiar, trae la cocina tradicional guatemalteca a la ciudad....

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  Oct 06, 2025

First Guatemalan restaurant in Solano County opens in Vallejo

Abo’s Cocina, a family owned and run business, brings traditional Guatemalan cuisine to the city....

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  Sep 02, 2025

‘Founders Day’ will bring Vallejo’s Naval history to life

An acting troupe will embody Mare Island’s historic figures, tell stories, and interact one-on-one with the public....

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  Aug 26, 2025

Vallejo’s Artiszen and Mare Island Art Studios host fashion show for Bay Area designers

Around 150 guests enjoyed the work of 10 eclectic and talented Bay Area designers....

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  Aug 15, 2025

Vallejo and Benicia’s Little Free Libraries keep neighborhoods reading

In the last few years these tiny libraries have been expanding rapidly in both cities....

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  Aug 01, 2025

Want a Hat? Vallejo’s A Man and His Hat will leave you Hatisfied

Clifford Dawson has provided Vallejoans with the finest hats for 16 years....

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  Jul 07, 2025

Vallejo’s Provisions restaurant expands its kitchen, hours and menu

Tapas night, extended breakfast hours and new dishes cater to customers’ wishes....

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  Jul 03, 2025

Latino groups bow out of Vallejo July 4 festivities fearing ICE and racism

After ICE sightings in Vallejo, some Latino organizations choose to stay home....

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