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  11/23/2009 CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Review: Lemongrass growing splendidly in Martinez
     by Chrissa Ventrelle
Some people spend years talking about the restaurant they plan to open someday. Others just will it to happen. Sisters Becky and Linda Pheng of Martinez's Lemongrass Bistro are a prime example of the latter. Becky says the odds were against the two women, in their early 30s, who wanted to open a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant in a turbulent economy. What they lacked in professional restaurant experience, they made up for with persistence and a strong vision...........<read more pdf>


  09/30/2009 CONTRA COSTA TIMES
A la Carte: Dining Out in Martinez
     by Jackie Burrel
A reader called to rave about the latest addition to Martinez' dining scene — the Lemongrass Bistro, which celebrated its grand opening just a few weeks ago. His opinion seems to be shared by rapturous reviewers on Yelp, the Wikipedia of restaurant reviews. Owners Thong, Boun, Linda and Becky Pheng call Lemongrass their "American dream"..........<read more pdf>


  09/19/2009 MARTINEZ NEWS-GAZETTE
The 500 block: Lemongrass, Arigato, and beyond
      by Paul Craig
With the opening of Lemongrass, it’s time to recognize the 500 block’s success. Lemongrass Bistro complements Haute Stuff; long Martinez finest downtown restaurant. The Laotian owners are young, competent, energetic, and enthusiastic. Their fusion style has a pleasing Thai tone. With a bit of warning they'll serve a pure Laotian meal..........<read more pdf>


  08/20/2009 MARTINEZ NEWS-GAZETTE
Downtown welcomes new swanky bistro
     by Greta Mart
Sister Linda and Becky Pheng are fully cognizant that launching a new restaurant during the current economic climate is risky business. Lemongrass Bistro, their new venture at 501 Main Street, officially opened yesterday and adds an “Asian Fusion” flair to the Martinez dining scene. The duo, who live in Hercules, fell in love with Martinez when looking for possible locations..........<read more pdf>
 
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