Richard Eber

Richard Eber

Richard Eber is a local journalist. He got his start as a cub reporter on the Oregon Daily Emerald, moving on to become the City and Sports Editor of the UCSB Daily Nexus. He wrote columns about international commerce for the Daily Commercial News and for Tokyo-based Shipping. For the past dozen years, he has been a columnist for Halfway to Concord and the California Political News & Views. As a fourth-generation native of San Francisco, for the past eight years he has written restaurant reviews for the Diablo Gazette and the Concord Pioneer. His hobbies have included gardening, cooking, winemaking, and sports officiating. Richard can be reached at richeber9@gmail.com

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Richard Eber2 weeks ago
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San Francisco May be Struggling, But Retail Isn’t Dead in the East Bay

It has been over six years since “Blue Light Specials” could be found gracing the Kmart on Clayton Road in…
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Food

Richard EberJune 2, 2026
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Our Food Critic Compares Bay Area Italian Food to Actual Italy

Entering the premises of Il Cardeto Sapori in Umbria, Italy this was not my first rodeo experiencing Italian family-style cuisine.…
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Best Of

Richard EberMay 1, 2026
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The 8 Best Sandwich Places in the 925, From a 4th-Generation Local

When John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich, in 1762 introduced the concept of placing meat between two slices of bread, this…
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Food

Richard EberApril 1, 2026
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Opinion: Concord’s Pizza Scene Is in a “Sad State.” Here Are 4 Places Worth Visiting.

By Richard Eber CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – As usual, I stuck my foot in my mouth commenting on Nextdoor about the…
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Food

Richard EberMarch 17, 2026
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The 5 Best Brewpub Food Trucks in the East Bay

The words organic, non-GMO, gluten free, and vegetarian are seldom attached to food trucks. Michelin stars, of any denomination, are…
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Richard EberFebruary 11, 2026
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REVIEW: “Best Meal in Recent Memory” at Walnut Creek’s Lita Caribbean Fusion Hotspot

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – Within shouting distance from 1602 Bonanza Street in Walnut Creek, where Lita can be found, there…
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Food

Richard EberJanuary 8, 2026
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Hilarious, Emerging Comedians Perform for Beer and Pizza At This Strip-Mall Restaurant in Concord

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – On a cold, windy Tuesday evening in Concord, the restaurant trade is often lacking. The exception is…
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Food

Richard EberDecember 18, 2025
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Review: “Cowboy Culture” Inspired Brazilian Steakhouse is One of Concord’s Fanciest Spots

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – As 2025 fades into history, December means it is the season for family dinners, office parties, and…
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Richard EberDecember 9, 2025
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As Many Concord Eateries Struggle, Here Are 9 Standout Ones to Support in 2026

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – In recent years, the Concord Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau has touted the culinary renaissance at…
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Food

Richard EberNovember 28, 2025
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Our Veteran Food Critic Found “Delicious” Fried Chicken–At a Walnut Creek Gas Station

Following the receipt of several phone calls from friends pertaining to excellent-quality fried chicken sold at a gas station in…
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