Everett & Jones, our favorite BBQ joint. I was afraid for a while it had closed, but apparently it was just for remodeling (not that it's too evident what they did). Anyway, it's back and just as good as ever.
Cafe Vasiliki, a run-of-the-mill coffeeshop in Hayward that only stands out by its extensive, but not too exciting, salad bar.
Piperade, an update on this hip French Basque restaurant in San Francisco
La Bella Italia, update on this Italian restaurant in San Leandro
Aroma Kitchen, another BBQ joint in San Leandro that just doesn't get it.