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A Gemstone location, park, restaurant, or business you love? Working on an EVENT for your Mustang club? Drop me a note via email.<\/p>\n<p>  <a class=\"btn\" href=\"mailto:frank@contracostalive.com?subject=SPOTLIGHT Subscriber Submission\">Email Your Story<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"intro\">\n<h2>Introducing GOOD EATS!<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re not just listing restaurants. We&#8217;re spotlighting taste, celebrating local pride, and building the most trusted food finder in Contra Costa County. Our readers are hungry for what&#8217;s next \u2014 let&#8217;s give them something to chew on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contracostalive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dining1a-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Good Eats\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Good Eats<\/h3>\n<p>Share the dish that rocked your tastebuds. 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