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The Walnut Creek bar at the center of controversy is for sale — but there’s a catch
WALNUT CREEK — A back-alley bar known as a “hidden gem” for speakeasy vibes and trendy tunes in Walnut Creek is up for sale after the owner tussled with city officials last year. Bidding starts at $250,000 to take the helm of Spoontonic Lounge, which is advertised...
‘A sorry excuse’: Tribe takes on Vallejo tribal casino environmental assessment
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation took aim at plans for an upcoming $700 million tribal casino in Vallejo, calling the environmental assessment "a sorry excuse for an environmental review that fails to meet even the most basic requirements of federal law." The harsh comments come after the Department of the...
California: Yocha Dehe tribe blasts impact review of proposed Vallejo casino
The assault on a Vallejo casino project, and what opponents consider a weak environmental assessment on possible impacts, continued Thursday with comments from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Story continues below. Those opponents, among others, include Gov. Gavin Newsom, a coalition of area tribes and the Solano County Board of...
Restaurant Review: Hakashi in Walnut Creek
Trust me. Famous last words, right? But it’s become a common refrain at upscale Japanese restaurants around the Bay Area, where omakase (derived from a phrase meaning “trust the chef”) tasting menus are all the rage. Rather than pick and choose favorite nigiri or rolls, intrepid diners place their palate in the hand of highly trained chefs who prepare multicourse meals consisting of various fish and other dishes—sort of the equivalent of a culinary trust fall. And an expensive one at that: It’s not unusual for full omakase menus to run upward of $200 per person.
August/September 2024 Talking Points
This month, Diablo recognizes a local couple organizing concerts for great causes, a Danville-raised college student who received a special internship from the Television Academy Foundation, the Contra Costa Crisis Center’s grant from the foundation honoring a Friends star, and Obi Kaufmann’s timely new book on wildfires. Rocking...
Style File: Back to School Gear
The green sequinned Marika sweatshirt, made of organic cotton, is an ideal piece for layering when the air conditoning in the classroom cranks up. It’s also a cute item for the cooler fall days ahead. Get yours at Whimsy Kidz in Lafayette. Approximately $90, whimsykidz.com. Let’s Do Lunch.
Sodexo Grows Reusable To-Go Container Program
Sodexo, which supports foodservice at select campuses and universities across the U.S., will grow its reusable to-go container program this fall. With help from a solutions provider, Sodexo will measure environmental impact, monitor daily participation and track progress in reducing plastic usage by implementing reusable containers in certain cafeterias and retail venues it operates.
Photos: LaRussell performs in downtown Vallejo
VALLEJO – A beaming LaRussell performed for a packed block in downtown Vallejo on Thursday, headlining the last August Summer Nights festival for this year. LaRussell was obviously thrilled to be performing at the event in his hometown. The prolific hip-hop artist who has recorded 32 albums over the last six years performs regularly at his childhood Vallejo home, which he has adapted into an outdoor venue.
Explore Outdoors: Rockville Hills in Solano County is no day on the golf course
On the outskirts of the Fairfield city limits sits Rockville Hills Regional Park, a rolling landscape of what was once envisioned to be fairways, water hazards and cart paths for golfers. But this is no golf course. Instead, it has become a refreshing spot to hike, mountain bike and enjoy...
Aracely Lounge opens in Danville
Theoretically, diners crossing the eastern span of the Bay Bridge have two opportunities to eat at Linda Edson’s Aracely restaurants. Aracely Cafe has been open for a decade on Treasure Island, where the clientele drops by for brunch from both sides of the bay. During the week, Edson, who previously worked at Gary Danko, said the lunch crowd there is primarily construction workers, small business owners and developers.
Review: Roam Artisan Burgers in San Ramon
Roam Artisan Burgers is a burger joint located at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, California. But that moniker doesn’t quite do the place justice. Roam’s burgers are very tasty and high quality. They’re the kind of thing you might see served in a fancy San Francisco restaurant, but in a much more casual setting, and at a (slightly) lower price.
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