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UPDATE on June 22, 2023: At the Hiddenbrooke HPOA annual meeting last night, the election results were: Bob 180, Laurie 176, Ed 132, Troy 123. As was mentioned numerous times at the meeting, share (and document) your HPOA suggestions and concerns through the official HPOA email address hpoaboard@protonmail.com to be heard and kept apprised of developments. UPDATE on June …
Black Sesame flavored soft-serve ice cream. That might be the menu item that best exemplifies the creativity of Nicole Hodge and her staff at Vtown Provisions restaurant in downtown Vallejo. A group of us Hiddenbrooke neighbors dined there recently. Some of us chose the Fish and Chips special while others enjoyed fried avocado tacos (who …
We only have to travel 6 miles down American Canyon Road to a nondescript strip mall on Highway 29 to partake of pastries as fine as anything in France or Yountville. I’ve heard stories of how the owner of a coffee shop in Hiddenbrooke Plaza (where Michael Warring’s restaurant sits now) used to travel to …
Wouldn’t it be terrific if Vallejo had a hometown symphony? Someone said that 90 years ago and here we are. Several of us from Hiddenbrooke enjoyed the closing concert of the Vallejo Symphony’s 90th season at the Empress Theatre in downtown Vallejo on Sunday, May 21. It was a dynamic performance with musical selections from …
Who knew olive oil is a beverage? OK, not exactly, but I was receptive to participating in my first olive oil tasting with food pairings because I knew how fun and instructive wine tastings are. IL Fiorello Olive Oil Company is a family-owned company dedicated to growing and milling the finest quality artisan olive oil. …
Tracy Lovelis’ luxury dog bathing mobile spa named Tracy’s K9 Suds on the Run is a stress free environment that comes right to your home. You can’t miss the attractive van when it’s parked around our neighborhood. The van is always shiny and clean. Just like the dogs after Tracy scrubs them. She will be …
Paul Tucker is ashamed of other plumbers who seem to drive into Hiddenbrooke, look around at the nice houses, and increase their prices. “I had someone tell me they were quoted $3,200 for a common water heater replacement that I charged $1,300 to do for them,” said Paul in a recent interview with me. Paul …
UPDATE on June 8, 2023: The entire Hiddenbrooke Plaza is for sale. See the listing at https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/8300-8340-Bennington-Ct-Vallejo-CA/27836986/ (UPDATED text in boldface as of April 18, 2023) What type of businesses do you think should fill the current and upcoming vacancies at Hiddenbrooke Plaza? It’s been years since the dry cleaner moved out, and the real …
UPDATE on May 10, 2023: Thanks for all the neighbors who came out to cheer me on. Here are some video highlights from the show: ———————————————– I’ve been a theater geek since elementary school when I was cast as Snoopy in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” My favorite role is “audience member” and there …
UPDATE on May 14, 2023: Jason Mills at Savage and Cooke, who we all met at our Meet-up there, asked us to pass along that they have begun featuring entertainment on Thursday eveninds. This Thursday, May 18 from 4-7 pm they will feature the “contemportary jazz groove” of Mr. Quiet Trio. No cover and no …
