At the end of the month, Benicia will have to say goodbye to one of its local businesses. After operating for six years, Charlie’s Attic on First Street will be closing. Named after owner John Sigler’s dog Charlie, who he calls a life companion, the antique store tried to simulate the feeling of walking into […]
Business Spotlight: Making memories at Artcentric
Enter a space. Imagine colorful, soft pastel yellow and lilac walls with a large painted crescent moon adorning the wall across from you, welcoming you into this space. The walls are covered with shelves holding countless paints, brushes and pieces waiting to be chosen and given color by customers. These are among the wonderful things […]
Benicia welcomes new fashion store
Unique. That’s the sense one gets when walking into Literatus Design, a new women’s clothing store in downtown Benicia. Located at 374 First St., Literatus Design is owned by Jazmin Literatus. Literatus was born in the Philippines and came to America at the age of 7 She self taught herself in fashion design and began […]
Benicia business brings classic characters to life– and backyards
For the Benicia-based entertainment company My Once Upon a Time, fantasy is reality. Characters who have long been relegated to fiction will come alive through their work. My Once Upon a Time specializes in bringing together actors to portray beloved characters for events like birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, baptisms, charity events and more. These […]
Benicia Business Beat: Vintage clothing, upcycled home goods and Burmese cuisine
Well, it certainly has been a while since the Business Beat graced the pages of the Benicia Herald. A lot has happened in the world of Benicia businesses since then, so bear with us as we try to bring you up to speed. A taste of Burma comes to Benicia One can not deny the […]
Champion boxer now offering kids’ classes in Benicia
By Megan Vaneck Special to the Herald “Whose stuff is all this, man? Pick it up. Don’t just leave it on the ground.” Many Benicians may not know there’s a Global Boxing Organization championship boxer right in our own backyard who’s dedicated himself to teaching the values and basics of boxing to eager little ears. […]
Pizza Pirate celebrates 45 years with scaled back pizza prices
When most people approach 45, the reaction is usually a stern “Argh!” For the crew of Pizza Pirate, it’s an “Argh!” of celebration. Also, it fits with the pirate theme. Pizza Pirate has plenty to celebrate. This month marks 45 years of the pizzeria with a seafaring motif. That’s 45 years of kids celebrating their […]
Benicians encouraged to skip the mall for Small Business Saturday
Today is Black Friday, the day typically designated as the start of the holiday shopping season. If you do not feel like facing the intense traffic and crowds today, there is always tomorrow. However, before you drive out to Concord, Vallejo or Fairfield to find the suitable gift, Benicia Main Street has just one thing […]
Bay Area Small Business Spotlight: The Wine Militia
If creativity and charisma could be bottled, corked, and sold The Wine Militia founder Lamar Engel would sell out during pre-orders. When I met with Engel at the Union Hotel Restaurant in Benicia he asked me what I was drinking. I stuttered, embarrassed, “house red…” regretting the decision since I was, after all, in the […]
Bay Area Small Business Spotlight: Floral Images San Francisco
Kelly Johnson crossed the threshold of my Benicia client’s boutique with two bright items: A glowing smile and a glass vase filled with beautiful pink and orange lilies. She put the arrangement on the counter alongside her pamphlet and said, “Enjoy these for the week, I’ll be back to see what you think. Have a […]