"Honest, quality clothing that is thoughtfully designed and well-crafted." That's the credo at Venture Quality Goods, a menswear boutique in Lafayette. However, equal emphasis is placed on showcasing California-based labels. In fact, the majority of Venture Quality Goods's inventory is either designed or made in California. The displays within this airy, sparsely decorated boutique host […]

The Peet's brand has come a long way since its inception in 1966. That was when founder Alfred Peet opened his first Peet's cafe, which occupied a small corner location in Berkely, Ca. Nowadays, there are Peet's cafes scattered all across the country, and you're likely to encounter the brand's expertly roasted beans on grocery […]

For the Lafayette locals who have frequented Brookwood Park for years, it's more than just a 6.3-acre stretch of land. The park holds sentimental value for some—especially its grove of black locust trees. Somehow isolated from the playground just beyond them, the trees have an almost magical appeal. Even if you don't claim an emotional […]

Lafayette Community Park teems with life at every turn. The 68-acre expanse encompasses a sampling of natural habitats, but kids tend to flock toward the pair of playgrounds. Toddlers can run and climb in a fenced-in area protected by a huge canopy. It's outfitted with the classic playground must-haves—slide, jungle gym, etc.—but some parents note […]