Farm & Flour will utilize locally sourced, organic ingredients For the past three years, States Coffee & Mercantile has been a popular destination in downtown Martinez. The locally sourced coffee remains a big hit in its community, which is why Brett Benzer, who helped open States, is bringing the coffee to Benicia for his new […]
New antique store opens on First Street
(This article has been updated from the print edition) Knick-knacks, doohickies, and possible hidden treasure can be found at Antiques on First, a new store which recently opened in downtown Benicia. Antiques on First is owned by Allie McLanahan Mamere and her husband. Mamere was born in Baltimore. After a few pit stops in Florida […]
Offshoot of Vallejo donut shop opens in Benicia
Somewhere, Homer Simpson is making plans to travel from Springfield to Benicia. The town finally has its own donut shop on Columbus Parkway. Daily Donuts, which aims to bring glazed and sprinkled treats to Benicia, had its soft opening in September and officially opened on Halloween. However, its roots go back even further, as the […]
Two new businesses will focus on power of creativity
It has been said that when one door closes, another door opens. In the case of 632 First St., it is two doors that will be opening to bring two new businesses into the space, both offering different models but sharing the same philosophy. The address that spent a period as Benicia’s post office and […]
Benicia Biz Beat: Trans return to manage Rrags Coffee shop
Sam and Gia Tran, former hosts at Rrags Coffee Shop, 1383 East Second St., are back as the new management team at the site. In addition, they’ve made changes at Rrags that range from longer hours to lower prices, as well as new breakfast and lunch entrees, including selections that are gluten-free. The Trans have […]