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GoFundMe Launched for Rubiano’s Ruben Da Silva
A GoFundMe has been launched for Rubiano’s as the owner, Ruben Da Silva, suffered a heart attack on July 2nd where he remains in ICU. According to the GoFundMe, the funds would be used to “Save Ruben’s Restaurant and Cover Medical Bills”. The community is being asked to help support the downtown Brentwood business either through a donation or supporting the business by ordering in, or ordering out.
Surprise Announcement: All Roads Pinseria + Enoteca is Now Open in Brentwood
In a surprise announcement on Monday, July 22, All Roads Pinseria + Enoteca, the latest addition to the Toscana Restaurant Group, is now open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Located at 145 S. Barrington Ave. in Brentwood, the restaurant offers both takeout and delivery services and the food is packaged in specially designed pinsa boxes and bags.
Contra Costa County hands out its first permit for home-based micro-restaurants
Contra Costa County handed out its first Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation permit, and it's been a dream come true for the people who received it. Patience, precision and passion are all important parts of Kellie Joe's pizza making process.They've helped her find success operating numerous pizza ventures in Contra Costa County with her wife, Vanda, since 2009, including Chicks and Love and Queen of Crusts.But now, her patience, precision and passion is about to really pay off."I get really emotional. It's like a dream come true," she said.Kellie and Vanda became the first people in Contra Costa County to obtain...
A.O.C. brings Rib Fest back Aug. 18
Due to popular demand, Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne’s popular restaurant in Brentwood will bring their Rib Fest to their Westside restaurant on Sunday, Aug. 18. A.O.C., located in the heart of Brentwood, will be suited up for the rib rodeo and Goin’s family-style feast of slow-cooked ribs, hot wings and sides which has become a Goin/Styne summer tradition since 2000. A week of preparation goes into smoking the beef brisket, pork and lamb ribs, spreading the lure of wood smoke throughout both neighborhoods and attracting a growing swell of Rib Fest groupies for this BBQ celebration. Guests are invited to wear their Stetsons, chaps and boots, and join the party. The menu features Suzanne’s Saint Louis-style pork ribs; braised Westholme beef brisket; spiced lamb spareribs and too-hot-to-handle chicken wings. Mouth-watering sides include coleslaw and baked beans; long-cooked collard greens; buttered corn-on-the-cob; tomato and watermelon salad; and grilled cornbread and Wonder Bread. Finish with a summery dessert of warm peach cobbler with strawberries and buttermilk ice cream. Don’t miss some foot-stomping cowboy cocktails to enhance the menu. Rib Fest is priced at $95 per guest, menu only. For information, contact A.O.C. at (310)806-6464. Guests may book online at OpenTable and securing reservations by credit card; cancellation without penalty accepted within 72 hour-notice. Rib Fest at A.O.C. Brentwood is served from 4-9 p.m. for one night only. A.O.C. Brentwood is located at 11648 San Vicente Blvd.
Alfred Coffee Launches New Breakfast Burritos, Bagels, and Baked Goods
New Collaborations with WAKE AND LATE and Artissant by Artelice. Alfred Coffee has announced the launch of its new breakfast burritos and baked goods, created in collaboration with renowned culinary partners WAKE AND LATE and Artissant by Artelice. The new breakfast burritos come in four varieties: Bacon, Steak, Vegetarian, and...
Best Deli Restaurants in Stockton, CA
We’ll highlight three of the best Deli restaurants in Stockton: Gian’s Delicatessen, Louie’s Market, and Bigworm’s Bakery and Deli. These establishments are renowned for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Stockton, showcasing their commitment to quality, freshness, and unique culinary creativity. Stockton’s deli scene...
Sandman Park becomes first inclusive playground in north Stockton, second in the city
The city of Stockton held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Sandman Park to celebrate north Stockton's first inclusive playground. Stockton city officials, Stockton San Joaquin Lions Club, community members, and community organizations gathered on Tuesday in celebration of the new playground. The purple, fuchsia, yellow, orange, colorful playground is "fully accessible and inclusive,"...
Landmark Exteriors Prepares Homes for Summer Painting with Premium-Grade Paints
Livermore, CA - July 24, 2024 - Landmark Exteriors, a leading name in high-quality residential painting, is gearing up for the summer season by offering expert preparation and premium-grade paints. As the weather warms up, the house painting Livermore company is ready to help homeowners give their homes a fresh, vibrant look.
‘Escape to Margaritaville’ is ‘pure escapism’
Margaritaville’s lead had two days to rehearse the role. Forty-eight hours before the opening night of “Escape to Margaritaville” – this summer’s LPC Theater Arts production – Daniel Gilmer got sick. He’d been set to play the leading man, the show’s theatrical stand-in for Jimmy Buffett: fictional islander Tully Mars.
‘Next stop!’ … Firehouse, Bankhead collaborating on exhibition exploring locomotive history in Tri-Valley
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The area’s two largest gallery spaces are rolling out a project with a similar ambitious aim to its historical subject — bridging the gap between Pleasanton and Livermore to bring people together … with trains. “Rails Connect: A Livermore-Pleasanton Railroad Journey...
2022 Wood Family Vineyards GSM – An Artistic Masterpiece!
GSM in the wine world stands for Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre – three important grapes grown in the Côtes du Rhône region of France. Today, it is universally produced around the world. Why blend these three wines? The blend produces a great complex red fruit flavors and is age worthy. Typically GSM wines are bright, with in your face aromas of ripe fruit, sage, herbs and can range from smooth to having edgy tannins. By changing the percentages of each varietal in the GSM, a winemaker can significantly change the flavor profile. By adding more Grenache, the lighter of the three grapes, the outcome will be a lighter wine. Adding more Syrah, the outcome is a stronger and bolder wine. Mourvèdre a strong grape varietal, is typically added in small amounts. The end result of each winemakers’ blend, when a bright and fruity Grenache is blended with deep and peppery Syrah and Mourvèdre, is like an artist creating a master piece to their liking. GSM, with three distinctly different grapes, can run the gamut of coloring and flavor profiles.
Wente Vineyards 2021 Sandstone Merlot (Central Coast)
When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy. When done right, Merlot can be an extremely pleasurable experience, as expressed in this widely available and affordable bottling. Cherry, woodspice and cocoa aromas are clean and direct on the nose. The palate is joyous with red cherry, cedar and berry sorbet flavors. — Matt Kettmann.
Livermore Valley Wine Experience returns this October
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Local wineries and restaurants will showcase their best food and wine this fall during a long weekend of tastings, gourmet pairings, classes and more. Set to take place from Oct. 17-20, TASTE: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience is meant to spotlight wine and cuisine...
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