{"id":2684,"date":"2026-05-12T06:17:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.contracostalive.com\/blog\/?p=2684"},"modified":"2026-05-12T17:11:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T00:11:38","slug":"good-eats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contracostalive.com\/blog\/good-eats\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Eats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- GOOD EATS WORDPRESS FULL PAGE - MAY 13, 2026 --><br \/>\n<!-- SEASON 2: Jacques Ray Clouseau \u2014 The French Food Detective | FAREWELL EDITION | SAND\/CREAM --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#FDF6EC; padding:20px 15px; font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; border:3px solid #C8A96E; border-radius:8px;\">\n<p><!-- PAGE HEADER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom:20px;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contracostalive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/good-eats-hbanner.jpg\" alt=\"Good Eats\" style=\"width:100%; max-width:640px; height:auto; display:block; margin:0 auto;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:1em; color:#8B6914; margin:8px 0 0 0; font-style:italic;\">ContraCostaLive.com GOOD EATS for May 13, 2026 \u2014 Clouseau&#8217;s Farewell Edition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- JACQUES RAY CLOUSEAU INTRO --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #F5ECD8 0%, #EDE0C4 100%); padding:20px; border-radius:6px; margin:0 0 25px 0; border:2px solid #C8A96E; max-width:630px;\">\n<div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-bottom:12px; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bucket.mlcdn.com\/a\/1637\/1637768\/images\/e5daf600e3f14656f6997c19163f3724f8576314.png\" alt=\"Jacques Ray Clouseau\" style=\"width:100px; height:100px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"color:#6b4c11; margin:0; font-size:1.4em; font-weight:bold;\">Jacques Ray Clouseau!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#8B6914; margin:3px 0 0 0; font-style:italic; font-size:0.9em;\">French Food Detective \u2014 May 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#4a3a1a; font-size:0.95em; line-height:1.6; margin:0;\">Ah, mon ami&#8230; ze Inspector must confess \u2014 zis is ze <strong>FINAL INVESTIGATION.<\/strong> Tonight ze boat awaits on ze Seine, and ze Inspector must return to France. But before I go \u2014 one last case. One last magnificent meal. I have given it everything. Ze badge&#8230; she is polished. Ze verdict&#8230; she is <strong>DELIVERED.<\/strong> Au revoir, Contra Costa. You have been <em>extraordinaire.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ========== SPECIAL GUEST: ED'S MUDVILLE GRILL ========== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"eds-mudville\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #f8e1f4 0%, #fce4ec 50%, #fff3e0 100%); border:3px solid #e8a0c0; border-radius:6px; padding:15px; margin:0 0 12px 0; max-width:540px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; font-size:0.8em; font-weight:bold; color:#ad1457; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">\ud83c\udf1f This Week&#8217;s Special Guest \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.95em; color:#4a1942; line-height:1.6;\">For ze Inspector&#8217;s final case, fate has delivered a <em>miracle!<\/em> A rustic-chic Clayton grill with warm lighting, a magnificent bar, and a French Onion Soup so <em>extraordinaire<\/em> it nearly convinced ze Inspector to cancel ze boat entirely. For those attending ze Clayton Summer Concerts \u2014 zis is your dinner destination before ze show. Ze ambiance, she is <em>parfait.<\/em> Ze name? <strong>Ed&#8217;s Mudville Grill.<\/strong> Case \u2014 for ze last time \u2014 CLEUSED!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:white; border-left:4px solid #c2185b; padding:15px; margin-bottom:20px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.4em; color:#ad1457; margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:bold;\">Ed&#8217;s Mudville Grill<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 4px 0; font-size:1.05em; color:#2c3e50; font-weight:bold;\">French Onion Soup \u2014 $9.59 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Caesar Salad with Garlic Bread \u2014 $9.15<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; font-size:0.9em; color:#555; line-height:1.5;\">A comfortable, rustic-chic Clayton institution with warm lighting and a bar worth lingering at. The French Onion Soup is a standout \u2014 the Inspector gives it his highest commendation. Right in the heart of Clayton, making it the ideal stop for a meal or a cocktail before or after a Summer Concert. <em>Bon app\u00e9tit.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding:10px; border-radius:4px; margin:10px 0; font-size:0.85em;\">\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 6200 Center St, Clayton, CA 94517<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9256730333\" style=\"color:#c2185b; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">(925) 673-0333<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily 11am \u2013 9 or 10pm<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmudvillegrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#c2185b; color:white; padding:8px 16px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85em;\">Visit Website<\/a><br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bucket.mlcdn.com\/a\/1637\/1637768\/images\/bc3422ed1c0b2e11abfb860dd11fb4b246285ffa.jpeg\" alt=\"Ed's Mudville Grill\" style=\"width:300px; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0; display:block; box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- DIVIDER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #C8A96E 20%, #C8A96E 80%, transparent 100%); margin:25px 0;\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ========== CAP'S RESTAURANT ========== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"caps-restaurant\" style=\"background:#FDF6EC; border:3px solid #E57373; border-radius:6px; padding:15px; margin:0 0 12px 0; max-width:540px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.95em; color:#2c3e50; line-height:1.6;\"><strong>Mediterranean Salad \u2014 $18.95<\/strong><br \/>\n  Salami, tomato, cucumber, artichoke hearts, Greek olives, feta, Romano, red onions, and bell peppers \u2014 a specialty of ze house! Ze Inspector has catalogued ze evidence item by item. Ze conclusion? Zis salad is a <strong>MASTERPIECE<\/strong> \u2014 and ze Inspector does not use zat word lightly!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:white; border-left:4px solid #E57373; padding:15px; margin-bottom:20px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.4em; color:#2c3e50; margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:bold;\">Cap&#8217;s Restaurant<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding:10px; border-radius:4px; margin:10px 0; font-size:0.85em;\">\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 144 Oak St, Brentwood, CA 94513<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9256341025\" style=\"color:#e53935; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">(925) 634-1025<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Tue: 4\u20139pm | Wed\u2013Sat: 11am\u20133pm &amp; 4\u20139pm<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capsrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#E57373; color:white; padding:8px 16px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85em;\">Visit Website<\/a><br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contracostalive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/caps.gif\" alt=\"Cap's Restaurant\" style=\"width:300px; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0; display:block; box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- DIVIDER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #C8A96E 20%, #C8A96E 80%, transparent 100%); margin:25px 0;\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ========== SMITH'S LANDING ========== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"smiths-landing\" style=\"background:#FDF6EC; border:3px solid #64B5F6; border-radius:6px; padding:15px; margin:0 0 12px 0; max-width:540px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.95em; color:#2c3e50; line-height:1.6;\"><strong>Brazilian Seafood Pasta \u2014 $37<\/strong><br \/>\n  Clams, mussels, prawns, and a fresh seafood medley \u2014 saut\u00e9ed with peppers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic, then tossed with linguine in a coconut cream Piri Piri sauce! Mon dieu \u2014 ze Inspector did not expect to find Brazil on ze shores of Contra Costa. Ze verdict? <strong>GUILTY<\/strong> of being spectacular!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:white; border-left:4px solid #64B5F6; padding:15px; margin-bottom:20px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.4em; color:#2c3e50; margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:bold;\">Smith&#8217;s Landing Seafood Grill<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding:10px; border-radius:4px; margin:10px 0; font-size:0.85em;\">\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1 Marina Plaza, Antioch, CA 94509<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9257754862\" style=\"color:#1e88e5; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">(925) 775-4862<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Sat: 11am\u20139pm | Sun: 11am\u20138pm<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithslandingantioch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#64B5F6; color:white; padding:8px 16px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85em;\">Visit Website<\/a><br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.contracostalive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/smiths2026.gif\" alt=\"Smith's Landing\" style=\"width:300px; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0; display:block; box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- DIVIDER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #C8A96E 20%, #C8A96E 80%, transparent 100%); margin:25px 0;\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ========== VINNIE'S BAR ========== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"vinnies-bar\" style=\"background:#FDF6EC; border:3px solid #81C784; border-radius:6px; padding:15px; margin:0 0 12px 0; max-width:540px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.95em; color:#2c3e50; line-height:1.6;\"><strong>BLT \u2014 $12.50<\/strong><br \/>\n  Bacon, lettuce, tomato on your choice of bread \u2014 with six sides to choose from! Ze Inspector has deliberated carefully on ze side selection. Ze ruling? <em>Les frites, oui<\/em> \u2014 ze French fries, obviously. Zis sandwich is <strong>BEYOND REPROACH!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:white; border-left:4px solid #81C784; padding:15px; margin-bottom:20px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.4em; color:#2c3e50; margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:bold;\">Vinnie&#8217;s Bar<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding:10px; border-radius:4px; margin:10px 0; font-size:0.85em;\">\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 2045 Mount Diablo St, Concord, CA 94520<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9256859515\" style=\"color:#43a047; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">(925) 685-9515<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Sun: 11am\u20132am<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/vinniesbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#81C784; color:white; padding:8px 16px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85em;\">Visit Website<\/a><br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bucket.mlcdn.com\/a\/1637\/1637768\/images\/80fffad56228555a1eaa137f8c88dbf4ed202f94.gif\" alt=\"Vinnie's Bar\" style=\"width:300px; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0; display:block; box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- DIVIDER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #C8A96E 20%, #C8A96E 80%, transparent 100%); margin:25px 0;\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ========== CELIA'S MEXICAN ========== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"celias-mexican\" style=\"background:#FDF6EC; border:3px solid #FFB74D; border-radius:6px; padding:15px; margin:0 0 12px 0; max-width:540px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.95em; color:#2c3e50; line-height:1.6;\"><strong>Sampler Platter \u2014 $20.10<\/strong><br \/>\n  Quesadilla, nachos, chimichanguitas, hot wings, jalape\u00f1o poppers \u2014 with ranch AND guacamole! Available all day! Ze Inspector poses ze critical question: are you sharing, or keeping it all for yourself? Ze Inspector has made his decision. Ze verdict? <strong>ALL FOR HIMSELF!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:white; border-left:4px solid #FFB74D; padding:15px; margin-bottom:20px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.4em; color:#2c3e50; margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:bold;\">Celia&#8217;s Mexican Food Restaurant<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding:10px; border-radius:4px; margin:10px 0; font-size:0.85em;\">\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 523 W. 10th St, Antioch, CA 94509<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9257541355\" style=\"color:#fb8c00; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">(925) 754-1355<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Sun\u2013Sat: 11am\u20139pm<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celiasantioch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#FFB74D; color:white; padding:8px 16px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85em;\">Visit Website<\/a><br \/>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bucket.mlcdn.com\/a\/1637\/1637768\/images\/0e69e842bda825425214228c972735304a7cd0f8.gif\" alt=\"Celia's Mexican Food\" style=\"width:300px; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0; display:block; box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- DIVIDER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #C8A96E 20%, #C8A96E 80%, transparent 100%); margin:25px 0;\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ========== 19TH HOLE CASINO ========== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"casino-19th-hole\" style=\"background:#FDF6EC; border:3px solid #FFD54F; border-radius:6px; padding:15px; margin:0 0 12px 0; max-width:540px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.95em; color:#2c3e50; line-height:1.6;\"><strong>Hold&#8217;em, $5 Blackjack, 3 Card Poker \u2014 Daily, 7 Days a Week<\/strong><br \/>\n  Twenty-two HDTVs, Hot Spot Lottery, scratchers, shuffleboard, and a jamming digital jukebox! Ze Inspector&#8217;s final visit to zis establishment \u2014 and once again, I declare it <strong>IRRESISTIBLE!<\/strong> But always, always \u2014 gamble responsibly, mon ami.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:white; border-left:4px solid #FFD54F; padding:15px; margin-bottom:20px; box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.4em; color:#2c3e50; margin:0 0 8px 0; font-weight:bold;\">19th Hole Casino and Sports Bar<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#f9f9f9; padding:10px; border-radius:4px; margin:10px 0; font-size:0.85em;\">\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> 2746 W. Tregallas Rd, Antioch, CA 94509<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:9257576545\" style=\"color:#f57c00; text-decoration:none; font-weight:600;\">(925) 757-6545<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:2px 0; color:#2c3e50;\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri: 11am\u20132am | Sat\u2013Sun: 10am\u20132am<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.19thholeantioch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#FFD54F; color:#5a3e00; padding:8px 16px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:600; font-size:0.85em;\">Visit Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8em; color:#8B6914; font-style:italic; margin:10px 0 4px 0;\"><strong>Please gamble responsibly.<\/strong> Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bucket.mlcdn.com\/a\/1637\/1637768\/images\/54a2035bd78d02a497956b39dee100ddbcd52521.gif\" alt=\"19th Hole Casino\" style=\"width:300px; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0; display:block; box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- DIVIDER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #C8A96E 20%, #C8A96E 80%, transparent 100%); margin:25px 0;\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- VOTE FOOTER --><\/p>\n<div id=\"vote\" style=\"text-align:center; padding:20px 15px; margin-top:10px; background:#F5ECD8; border-radius:6px; border:2px solid #C8A96E;\">\n<p style=\"color:#6b4c11; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; margin:0 0 6px 0; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\">\ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f Ze Inspector Departs \u2014 Who Takes Ze Badge?<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#7a6030; font-size:0.9em; font-style:italic; margin:0 0 16px 0;\">Ze boat on ze Seine awaits \u2014 and ze badge must be passed. Just click a name. Frank gets the email. Ze next investigation begins!<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; text-align:left; margin-bottom:16px;\">\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8em; font-weight:bold; color:#8B6914; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; margin:0 0 8px 0;\">Returning Favorites<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.9em; line-height:2.1; margin:0;\">\n        \ud83d\udd2a <a href=\"mailto:frank@contracostalive.com?subject=Good%20Eats%20Vote%3A%20Billy%20Ray%20Ramsey\" style=\"color:#8B6914; font-weight:bold;\">Billy Ray Ramsey<\/a><br \/>\n        <span style=\"color:#777; font-size:0.85em;\">The Angry Chef<\/span><br \/>\n        \ud83e\udd16 <a href=\"mailto:frank@contracostalive.com?subject=Good%20Eats%20Vote%3A%20Stevie%20Ray%20Ahhhnold\" style=\"color:#8B6914; font-weight:bold;\">Stevie Ray Ahhhnold<\/a><br \/>\n        <span style=\"color:#777; font-size:0.85em;\">The Terminator of Taste<\/span><br \/>\n        \ud83d\ude29 <a href=\"mailto:frank@contracostalive.com?subject=Good%20Eats%20Vote%3A%20Rodney%20Ray%20Valentine\" style=\"color:#8B6914; font-weight:bold;\">Rodney Ray Valentine<\/a><br \/>\n        <span style=\"color:#777; font-size:0.85em;\">The King of No Respect<\/span><br \/>\n        \ud83d\udd75\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:frank@contracostalive.com?subject=Good%20Eats%20Vote%3A%20Jacques%20Ray%20Clouseau\" style=\"color:#8B6914; font-weight:bold;\">Jacques Ray Clouseau<\/a><br \/>\n        <span style=\"color:#777; font-size:0.85em;\">The French Food Detective<\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8em; font-weight:bold; color:#8B6914; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; margin:0 0 8px 0;\">New Challengers<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.9em; line-height:2.1; margin:0;\">\n        \ud83c\udfba <a href=\"mailto:frank@contracostalive.com?subject=Good%20Eats%20Vote%3A%20Ricky%20Ray%20Ricardo\" style=\"color:#8B6914; font-weight:bold;\">Ricky Ray Ricardo<\/a><br \/>\n        <span style=\"color:#777; font-size:0.85em;\">The Cuban Bandleader<\/span><br \/>\n        \ud83d\udc83 <a href=\"mailto:frank@contracostalive.com?subject=Good%20Eats%20Vote%3A%20Chari%20Ray%20Charo\" style=\"color:#8B6914; font-weight:bold;\">Chari Ray Charo<\/a><br \/>\n        <span style=\"color:#777; font-size:0.85em;\">The Queen of Cuchi Cuchi<\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8em; color:#aaa; font-style:italic; margin:0;\">Most votes wins. Tie goes to whoever makes Frank laugh first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- PAGE FOOTER --><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; padding:20px 15px; margin-top:25px; border-top:2px solid #C8A96E;\">\n<p style=\"color:#8B6914; font-size:1em; font-weight:bold; margin:0 0 5px 0;\">GOOD EATS<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:#C8A96E; font-size:0.85em; margin:0;\">A ContraCostaLive.com Production<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ContraCostaLive.com GOOD EATS for May 13, 2026 \u2014 Clouseau&#8217;s Farewell Edition Jacques Ray Clouseau! French Food Detective \u2014 May 13, 2026 Ah, mon ami&#8230; ze Inspector must confess \u2014 zis is ze FINAL INVESTIGATION. Tonight ze boat awaits on ze Seine, and ze Inspector must return to France. 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