fall 2008 dining out

2 • DINING OUT Fall 2008 • Danville & Pleasanton

Spinach Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99Chicken Cobb Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75Grilled Chicken Caesar . . . . . . . . . . 10.75Roasted Walnut Chicken Salad . . . 11.75Barbecue Chicken Salad . . . . . . . . 11.75Crab Cobb Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75Wood Grilled Salmon Salad . . . . . . 13.99

Fresh Fettuccine Alfredo . . . . . . . . . . 8.99Fresh Fettuccine Marinara . . . . . . . . 8.99Spaghetti & Meatballs . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75Whole Wheat Pasta Primavera . . . . . 9.99 Rigatoni Bolognese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99Linguine Carciofi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99Italian Sausage Fettuccine . . . . . . . 10.99Oven Baked Lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99

Fresh Mushroom Burger . . . . . . . . . . 8.99Cajun Chicken Sandwich . . . . . . . . 9.99Wood Grilled Chicken Sandwich . . 10.99

Chicken Florentine Fettuccine . . . . 9.99Chicken Pesto & Pine Nuts . . . . . . . 10.99Cajun Chicken Fettuccine . . . . . . . 10.99Wood Grilled Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99

Fresh Vegetable Risotto . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99Fresh Roasted Vegetable Ravioli . . 10.75Cajun Chicken Risotto . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75Cheese Ravioli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.75Asiago & Garlic Ravioli . . . . . . . . . . 11.75Seafood Risotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99

Fresh Salmon Fettuccine . . . . . . . . . 12.75Fresh Salmon Saute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.50Wood Grilled Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99

Smoked Pork Chops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99Prime New York Steak . . . . . . . . . . . 17.99

Linguine with Clams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.75Seafood Fettuccine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.75Scallops Picatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99Shrimp Scampi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99

Garlic Bread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99Minestrone (pint) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85Clam Chowder (pint) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.85Spinach Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99 Caesar Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99Seasonal Mixed Greens . . . . . . . . . . 3.99

Pint4.85

Quart7.85

Take Out Entrees for $

Pleasanton649 Main Street

925.484.9600

Danville3456 Camino Tassajara

925.736.9292

Livermore2205 First Street

925.456.2200

Fremont2740 Mowry Avenue

510.797.9000

8-08

MinestroneClam Chowder

Spaghetti SauceMarinara Sauce

Bolognese SauceFresh Garlic Cream Sauce

Danville & Pleasanton • DINING OUT Fall 2008 • 3

Discover downtown Danville’s hidden gem!Enjoy fresh, rustic California-Mediterranean cuisine in a casual, relaxed atmosphere

Serving lunch & dinner Tuesday through Sunday


NFFather Natures

172 E. PROSPECT AVE., DANVILLE 925.820.3160HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY 7AM - 3PM, SUNDAY 8AM - 3PM

Hidden in a beautiful location Father Natures has been a favorite breakfast

and lunch spot for over 30 years.

INDOOR, PATIO, OR EVENT ROOM SEATING. GREAT WINE SELECTION AND DESSERTS.

COME ENJOY OUR MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY BUFFET!WE ALSO CATER FOR BUSINESS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.

THE PANDASavory Delights

of Northern China

Friendly Service ~ Fresh IngredientsBest Chinese Food

served 23 years in Downtown Pleasanton

30 West Angela St., Downtown Pleasanton(925) 484-4880

www.pandapleasanton.com

Take Out

Private Banquet Room


Table of Contents

American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Brew Pubs and Pubs . . . . . . 8

Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cafés and Delis . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cakes & Pastries . . . . . . . . 10

California Cuisine . . . . . . . 10

Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Coffee & Tea . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Continental . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Japanese/Sushi . . . . . . . . . 15

Mediterranean . . . . . . . . . . 17

Mexican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Thai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

In this area, it's not hard to find flavorful food from

great restaurants—the problem is keeping track of

all the options. So whether you need a checklist

for trying new restaurants or an easy way to make

reservations when your stomach is grumbling,

let Dining Out be your go-to guide. A publication

of the Pleasanton Weekly and Danville Weekly,

Dining Out provides price guides, contact

information and hours of operation for restaurants

serving everything from burgers to seafood, cakes

to coffee and Chinese to Mediterranean foods.

It's time to let your taste buds experience what

the Tri-Valley has to offer.

FALL 2008


Winner “Best American Food Restaurant”

and “Best Meal Under $20”


AmericanAlamo Cafe Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. 1 Alamo Square Drive, Alamo. 743-8371. $$Amelia’s Deli & Bistro Open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fri. 55 W. Angela St., Ste. 110, Pleasanton. 734-8444. $$Arby’s Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 5900 Owens Drive, Pleasanton. 467-1912. $Bighorn Grill Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri., 5 to 10 p.m. Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. 838-5678. $$$$Blackhawk Grille Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 10:30 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun., and happy hour 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri. 3540 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 736-4295. $$$$Cafe Meyers Open 7a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. 3468 Camino Tassajara Road, Danville. 736-7772. $$Castle Rock Fresh Seafood & Steak House Open 5 to 9 p.m. Wed. through Sun., and 5 to 9 p.m. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 1848 Portola Ave., Livermore. 456-7100. $$$$Cheesecake Factory Open 10 a.m. to midnight Mon. through Sat., and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. 1350 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. 463-1311. $$$Chili’s Grill & Bar Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4801 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 734-0911. $$Chow Restaurant Open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun., 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and 8 a.m. to midnight Sat. 455 Railroad Ave., Danville. 330-2886.

Country Waffles Open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. 428 Railroad Ave., Danville. 838-8824. $$Courtyard Cafe Open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sat., and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun. 3195 Danville Blvd., Alamo. 838-1661. $$Dean’s Cafe Open 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sun. 620 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-4222. $$

Eddie Papa’s American Hangout Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs. and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 469-6266. $$$

Esin Restaurant & Bar Open11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thur., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. , Friday and Sat., and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 750 Camino Ramon, Danville. 314-0974. $$$$Father Nature’s Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., and 5 to 9 p.m. Thurs. through Sat. 172 E. Prospect Ave., Danville. 820-3160. $$First Street Cafe Open 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. Group dinners by reservation only. 4337 First St., Pleasanton. 846-5210. $$$

Forbes Mill Steakhouse Open 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. through Wed., and 5 to 10 p.m. Thurs. through Sat. 200 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville. 552-0505. $$$$Foster’s Freeze Open 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. 180 Hartz Ave., Danville. 837-3426. $Fresh Choice Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. 2453 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. 734-8186. $$Haps Original Steaks & Seafood Open 4 to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 4 to 9 p.m. Sun. 122 W. Neal St., Pleasanton. 600-9200. $$$$Jim’s Country Style Restaurant Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 5400 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 1, Pleasanton. 426-7019. $$Kasper’s Hot Dogs Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 4275 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. 463-2617. $Me & Mai Friends Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri. and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. 4713 First St., Pleasanton. 417-2001. $$Methany’s Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri. through Sat. and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 3690 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 736-5700. $Norm’s Place Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sun., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thurs. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 356 Hartz Ave., Danville. 552-6676. $$$Pete’s Brass Rail & Car Wash Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sun. 201 Hartz Ave., Danville. 820-8281. $$$Pleasanton Cafe Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 3657 Old Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 734-0670. $$Pleasanton Hotel Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues. throrugh Sat. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tues. through Sat. and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun. 855 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-8106. $$$$Red Robin Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4503 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. 225-1755. $$$Rising Loafer Cafe & Bakery Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. 340 Hartz Ave., Danville. 838-8800. $$

DINING OUT

Price Guide$: Usually refers to order-at-the-counter

establishments where tipping is not necessary.

$$: Casual meals, moderate prices. Tipping probably required.

$$$: Usually denotes a restaurant that is appropriate for either a meal with friends or a romantic special occasion.

$$$$: Special-occasion restaurants where most entrees are $15 or more. Expect highly profes-sional service.

Ratings are based on average prices. The price guide is intended to provide a general idea.


Rising Loafer Cafe & Bakery Open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. 428 Main St., Pleasanton. 426-0822. $$

Sideboard Neighborhood Coffee House & Kitchen Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sun. 411 Hartz Avenue, Danville. 984-2713. $$Stacey’s at Waterford Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4500 Tassajara Road, Ste. C, Dublin. 551-8325.$$$$Stephanie’s Cafe Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sun. 6654 Koll Center Parkway, #310, Pleasanton. 417-0930. $$Sunshine Saloon Sports Bar & Grill Open 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fri. and Sat. 1807 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 846-6108. $$Sweet Tomatoes Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4501 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 463-9285. $$$The Cheese Steak Shop Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri., and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 4825 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 734-0293. $The Dog Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 3227 Danville Blvd., Alamo. 820-8629. $The Dog Open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 110 Hartz Ave., Danville. 552-6699. $Tower Grill Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. 301 Hartz Ave., Danville. 820-6996.

Vic’s All Star Kitchen Banquet and catering available. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. 201-A Main St., Pleasanton. 484-0789. $$

BarbecueKinders Deli Meats & BBQ Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 105 Town & Country Drive, Ste. G, Danville. 552-6328. $$Kinders Deli Meats & BBQ Open 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 4825 Hopyard Road, Ste. F-2, Pleasanton. 461-2333. $$Red Smoke Grill Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., Fri. 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 4501 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 734-0307. $$

Brew Pubs and PubsHop Yard Alehouse & Grill Open 11 a.m. to 9 or 10 p.m. daily. 3015 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 426-9600. $$$Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 470 Market Place, San Ramon. 277-9600. $$$Pleasanton Main Street Brewery Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, live music Fri. and Sat. until midnight. 830 Main St., Pleasanton. 462-8218. $$The Crown British Pub & Restaurant Open 11:30

a.m. daily. Closed by 10:30 p.m. Sun. through Wed., 2 a.m. Thur., Fri. and Sat. 331 Hartz Ave., Danville. 885-8663. $$$Redcoats British Pub & Restaurant Open 11:30 to midnight Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 to 1 a.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sat. and Sun. 336 St. Mary Street, Pleasanton. 462-6600. www.redcoatspub.com $$$

BurgersBob’s Giant Burgers Open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 4223 First St., Pleasanton. 846-4657. $$Rage Super Burgers Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 8 pm. Sat., and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 6654 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton. 484-3714.$$Super Burger & Breakfast Open 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sun. 4211 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. 463-6310. $

Cafes and Delis

Bagel City Cafe & Deli Open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Catering Available. 3550-4 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. 462-6100. $

Bagel Street Cafe Open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. 124 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. 552-0155. $Bagel Street Cafe Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. 316 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville. 831-9318. $Bagel Street Cafe Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. 3422 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 736-0888. $Bagel Street Cafe Open 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. 5410 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. 426-9898. $Big Apple Bagels Open 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., and 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. 9000 Crow Canyon Rd., Suite C, Danville. 648-1811. $Big Apple Bagels Open 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. and 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun. 4555 Hopyard Road., #13, Pleasanton. 460-3737. $Brass Bear Delicatessen Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 190 Alamo Plaza, Ste. E, Alamo. 820-4420. $$Cafe Joy Open 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. 5321 Hopyard Road, Suite G, Pleasanton. 225-0150. $

Cafe Main Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. through Sun. 401 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-2233. $$

Caffino Inc. Open 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 6730 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 463-3557. $Chicago’s Metropolitan Deli Open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. and 10:30

DINING OUT


Sister Pubs in Pleasanton & Danville

The friendliness of a British Pub. Delicious food at excellent prices. Our menu is deep and varied featuring wonderful Fish & Chips.

Redcoats in downtown Pleasanton is lively and metropolitan.

The Crown in old downtown Danville is warm and traditional.

331 Hartz AvenueDowntown Danville

(925) 855-2185www.crownpub.com

336 Saint Mary StreetDowntown Pleasanton

(925) 462-6600www.redcoatspub.com


FREE DELIVERY

(with minimum order)

www.amicis.com

Open 7 Days For Lunch & Dinner

“The Best Pizza West of New York” — Ralph Barbieri (KNBR 680)

720 Camino Ramon, Danville (925) 837-9800(Located in the new Rose Garden Center, Just off I-680 at Sycamore Valley Road)

4640 Tassajara Rd., Dublin (925) 875-1600(In the Shops at Waterford, Just off I-580)

a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 6003 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. 462-1678. $$Domenico’s Deli Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 682 Hartz Ave., Danville. 837-8301. $$Emilio’s of Danville Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. 629 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 837-0565. $Erik’s Delicafe Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat., and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 4247 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. 847-9755. $$Gimanelli’s Delicatessen & Catering Open 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 915 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-0835. $$Sweet & Savory Open 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. through Friday. 5694 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. 847-2911. $$

Wall Street Cafe Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri. 6140 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. 734-8071. $$Zorn’s Restaurant Open 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. 3015 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 462-0994. $$

Cakes & PastriesBibiane Bakery Open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 349 Main St., Ste. 140, Pleasanton. 931-0626.

Cassandra’s Bakery Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. through Fri., and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. 3037-C Hopyard

Road, Pleasanton. 426-5621.

Danville Old Towne Bakery & Cafe Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 7 a.m. to noon Sun. 221 Hartz Avenue, Danville. 837-7844. $Katrina Rozelle Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. through Sat., and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sun. 215 Alamo Plaza, Ste. B, Alamo. 837-6337.

Noland’s Cake Shop Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat. 205 Main St., Pleasanton. 462-3333.

Primrose Bakery Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 350 Main St., Ste. D, Pleasanton. 249-1261. $$

California CuisineBridges Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sun. 44 Church St., Danville. 820-7200. $$$$Mera Vino Wine Boutique & Lounge Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, lounge open 5 to 10 p.m. Thurs. through Sun. 123 E. Vineyard Ave., Livermore. 999-9463. $$$ Patrick David’s Cafe Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs. 440 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville. 838-7611. $$$$Stacey’s Cafe Open11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 5 p.m. to 9

DINING OUT


p.m. Sun through Thurs., 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 310 Main St., Pleasanton. 461-3113. $$$Xenia Bistro Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily., and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 115 Alamo Plaza, Ste. A, Alamo. 855-9000. $$$

ChineseAlamo Palace Chinese Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9:30 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 120 Alamo Plaza, #C, Alamo. 820-1715. $$Asian House Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sat. 3162 Danville Blvd., Alamo. 837-8298. $$China Paradise Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 3446 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 736-1221. $$$China Paradise Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 531 Hartz Ave., Danville. 838-8998. $$$Chinese Szechuan Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sat., and 4 to 9 p.m. Sun. 3095 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 846-5251. $$De Ming’s Asian Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 105 Town & Country Drive, Ste. C,

Danville. 820-8887. $$$First Hunan Chef Wong Chinese Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 239 Main St., Pleasanton. 462-4010. $$Gold Chopsticks Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat., and noon to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 3170 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 846-4568. $$Hunan Chef Wong Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. 4285 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. 484-0480. $$Oak House Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Tues. through Sun. 824 Main St., Pleasanton. 485-5300. $$$P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat. 1330 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. 224-9916. $$$Panda Express Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 495 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 314-1389. $$Panda Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 30 W. Angela St., Pleasanton. 484-4880. $$Peking Place Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 4 to 9 p.m. Sun. 9000 Crow Canyon Road, Suite H, Danville. 648-9292. $$Pleasant Asian Cuisine Open 11:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., Sat. 12 to 9:30 p.m. and Sun. 4 to 9 p.m. 5901 Owens Drive, Pleasanton. 847-6081. $$

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Uncle Wang’s Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 150 Hartz Ave., Danville. 820-6088. $$$Willow Tree Open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. and 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 6513 Regional St., Dublin. 828-9111. $$Yat Sing Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 5400 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. 484-1008. $$

Coffee & TeaCafe Delatti at Pleasanton Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat., 1 to 9 p.m. Sun. 5424 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, Ste. 2. 485-4252. $Cherubini Coffee House Open 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sun. 37 Alamo Square, Alamo. 743-0824. $$Coffee Company Open 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 5424 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. 462-5567. $English Rose Tea Room Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues. through Sat. 163 W. Neal St., Pleasanton. 462-6233. $$Peet’s Coffee and Tea Open 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. and 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. 435 Railroad Ave., Danville. 314-0990. $Rose Kale Cafe Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 4211 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. 227-1101. $Tully’s Coffee Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs.,

6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat., and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 349 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-8472. $Yellow Wood Coffee & Tea Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon. through Wed. and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs. through Sat. 215 Alamo Plaza, Ste. E, Alamo. 837-1234. $

ContinentalBarone’s Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 475 St. John St., Pleasanton. 426-0987. $$$$Benton’s Restaurant & Bar Open 6 to 10 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. daily, and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 11950 Dublin Canyon Road, Pleasanton. 847-6000. $$$$

FrenchAmber Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 500 Hartz Ave., Danville. 552-5238. $$$$C & D Bistro Open 5 to 10 p.m. daily. 210 Rose Ave., Pleasanton. 462-0100. $$$Pascal French Oven Open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. 155 Railroad Ave., #B, Danville. 838-7349. $$

IndianChef India Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. daily. 5100 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 463-8773. $$$$

Gold Indian Cuisine Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and noon to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 824 Main St., Pleasanton. 600-0202. $$$Masala Indian Fusion Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues. through Sat., 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs. and Sun., and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 499 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 362-4900. $$$$Sugandh Indian Cuisine Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. daily. 4545 Rosewood Drive, Ste. 700, Pleasanton. 469-0511. $$$Tabla Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. daily. 4040 Pimlico Drive, Pleasanton. 467-1555. $$

ItalianAmici’s East Coast Pizzeria Open 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. 720 Camino Ramon, Danville. 837-9800. $$Ascona Pizza Company Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 3414 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 736-4949. $$Basil Leaf Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat., and 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sun. 501 Hartz Ave., Danville. 831-2828. $$$$Blackhawk Pizzeria Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 4050 Blackhawk Circle, Danville. 736-6111. $$California Pizza Kitchen Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mon. through Sat., and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 2245 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. 251-9770. $$Campo di Bocce Open 9 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs. 175 E. Vineyard Ave., Livermore. 249-9800. $$$$De La Torre’s Trattoria Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 6025 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. 484-3878. $$$Domino’s Pizza Open 11 a.m. to midnight. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat. 504 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 855-9400. $$Domino’s Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Frid. and Sat. to 1 a.m. 3170 Santa Rita Road, Ste. 1, Pleasanton. 846-8888. $$

Fontina Ristorante Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 349 Main St., Pleasanton. 462-9299. $$$

Forli Ristorante & Bar Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 4:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 3160 Danville Blvd., Alamo. 820-1711. $$$$Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too! Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat., and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. 11891 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. 828-9380. $$$Garlex Pizza & Ribs Open 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.


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If you’re passionate about the food you serve and provide to your family, then you should go to C & D Bistro! The best 4 stars French European Restaurant in the East Bay Area. Delightful dining in Pleasanton!

Bistro boasts over 20 entrees, 10 appetizers, 2-3 Specials every day.Our wine list includes California and French Wines. Restaurant has 3 rooms:

210 Rose Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566. Now we are open: Seven days of the week: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 9000 Crow Canyon Road, Danville. 648-7300. $Garlex Pizza & Ribs Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 7994 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. 828-8600. $$Garlex Pizza & Ribs Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, and to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4301 Valley Ave., Ste. A, Pleasanton. 484-4540. $$

Gay Nineties Pizza Co. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 288 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-2520. $$

Girasole Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 4 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 3180 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 484-1001. $$$$Great Impasta Inc. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. 318 Sycamore Valley Road, Danville. 831-9363. $$$La Vite Ristorante Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 3037 Hopyard Road, Ste. G, Pleasanton. 485-4500. $$$Little Caesars Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 2889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 417-8880. $Lotsa Pasta Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.

Sat. 171 Hartz Ave., Danville. 855-1400. $$Marcello’s Restaurant Open 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sun., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Tues. through Fri., and 5 to 10 p.m. Sat. 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 838-8144. $$$$Mountain Mike’s Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 130 Hartz Ave., Danville. 552-7071. $$Mountain Mike’s Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 3120 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 485-4242. $$Mountain Mike’s Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. 5424 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 8, Pleasanton. 846-3222. $$

New York New York Pizza Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and to midnight on Fri. and Sat. 5321 Hopyard Road, Ste. D, Pleasanton. 847-1700. $New York Pizza Open 10 a.m. to midnight daily. 690 Main St., Ste. B, Pleasanton. 484-4757. $Pasta Gondola and Pizza Machine Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 664 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 820-1144. $$$Pasta’s Trattoria Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 3 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., noon to 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun., and 3 to 9 p.m. Sun. 405 Main St., Pleasanton. 417-2222. $$$$Piatti Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tues. through Sat., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon., and 11 a.m. to 9


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Giuseppe’s Pasta & Grill

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We at Giuseppe’s Pasta & Grill invite you to experience Italian food at its best. Complemented by a nice selection

of wines, we feature an extensive variety of pastas and pizzas as well as many veal, chicken and seafood entrees. Our talented chef creates delicious soups and sauces to

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p.m. Sun. 100 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville. 838-2082. $$$$Primo’s Pizza & Pasta Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5 to 10 p.m. Fri., and 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 298 Hartz Ave., Danville. 838-8214. $$$Round Table Pizza Open 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. through Sun. 150 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. 837-6660. $$Round Table Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 105 Town & Country Drive, Danville. 820-3030. $$Round Table Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 530 Main St., Pleasanton. 461-0140. $$Straw Hat Pizza Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 2953 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 462-1222. $$Strizzi’s Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fri., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 3456 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 736-9292.$$$Strizzi’s Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri., noon to 10 p.m. Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 649 Main St., Pleasanton. 484-9600. $$$Uptown Cafe Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 4 to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 327 Hartz Ave., Danville. 838-8588. $$$You-Be’s U-Bake Pizza Open 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tues. through Fri., and 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. through Mon. 6280

W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. C, Pleasanton. 462-3500. $$

Japanese/SushiFish on Fire Sushi Bar & Grill Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fri., and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sat. 101 Town and Country Dr. #C, Danville. 837-1027. $$$KAKI Sushi Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. through Sat., and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 3120 G Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 484-4827. $$Kane Sushi Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., noon to 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 125 Hartz Ave., Danville. 362-8686. $$$Kokoro Sushi Japanese Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., noon to 9:30 p.m. Sat., and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 3550 Bernal Avenue #130, Pleasanton. 417-2206. $$Meiko Sushi Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Sun., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4301 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. 462-3321. $$$Momiji Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues. through Fri., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 411 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-3077. $$$Royal Tofu House Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and 5 to 9 p.m. daily. 2025 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 846-4547. $$$

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Sato Japanese Cuisine Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. 3105-K Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 462-3131. $$Sen Dai Teriyaki Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 101 Town & Country Drive, Danville. 837-1027. $$$Sendo Sushi Boat Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 4555 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 227-9000. $$$Senro Japanese Bar & Grill Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. through Sun. 30 W. Neal St., Pleasanton. 600-8040. $$$Sozo Sushi Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 2835 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 484-5588. $$Suisha House Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon through Fri., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 6654 Koll Center Pkwy., #115, Pleasanton. 846-1155. $$Sushi & Grill Yokohama Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 558 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 820-3823. $$$Sushi Bar Hana Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri., 5 to 10 p.m. Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 301 Hartz Ave., Danville. 820-0670. $$$

Todai Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun., 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 2249 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. 460-9100. $$$Tomo Sushi Bar & Grill Open 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fri., 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m. Sat., and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sun. 724 Main St., Pleasanton. 600-9136. $$$Ume Sushi Japanese Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat., and 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sun. 4855 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 734-0996. $$$Yotaka Sushi Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 3496 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 964-1616. $$$Yuki of Tokyo Open 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. through Mon., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tues. through Sat., and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 200 Hartz Ave., Danville. 838-2505. $$$

MediterraneanAgora Bistro (Greek) Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Mon through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. through Sat. 443 Main St., Pleasanton. 417-0474. $$$Alamo Creek Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., 5 to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5 to 10:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 5 to 9 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. happy hour. 3206 Danville Blvd., Alamo. 838-1158. $$$

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Athens West Open 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tues. through Sat. Open later Fri. and Sat. 6999 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. 803-9601. $$$$Esin Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 750 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. 314-0974. $$$$Cypress Mediterranean Cuisine Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 5681 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton. 225-9999. $$Faz Restaurant Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 10 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. 838-1320. $$$Faz Restaurant Open 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 5121 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 469-1600. $$$ Oasis Grille Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 780 Main St., Ste. 101, Pleasanton. 417-8438. $$$Pride of the Mediterranean Open 5 p.m. to mid-night Mon., and noon to midnight Tues. through Sun. 3407 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 648-1550. $$$The Peasant and the Pear Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 267 Hartz Ave., Danville. 820-6611. $$$$

MexicanAlberto’s Cantina Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.

through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 435 Main St., Pleasanton. 462-2316. $$Alberto’s Cantina Blackhawk Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 3421 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 648-7230. $$$Amaranta Cocina Mexicana Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat., happy hour 3 to 7 p.m. daily. 710 Camino Ramon, Danville. 406-4032. $$$Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 2457 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton. 251-1500. $$Blue Agave Club Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 to 8 p.m. Sun. 625 Main St., Pleasanton. 417-1224. $$$$Chevys Fresh Mex Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 5877 Owens Drive, Pleasanton. 416-0451. $$$Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 4 to 9 p.m. Sun. 3168 Danville Blvd., Alamo. 743-8997. $$$El Molino Open 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. 5321 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 463-0428. $$El Nido Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 5 to 9 p.m. Sun. 107 Town & Country Drive, Danville. 820-5330. $$

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Stacey’s offers seasonal California cuisine using the freshest ingredients. We offer a fresh variety of delicious dishes

including seafood, pasta, meat, and even vegetarian choices. We try to make sure we have something great for everyone.

310 Main Street, Ste. A, Pleasanton

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Emilio’s Mexican Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 828 Main St., Pleasanton. 931-1901. $$Fernando’s Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 348 St. Mary St., Pleasanton. 846-5740. $$$Fiesta Taco Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. 1989 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 417-0408. $High Tech Burrito Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 120 Alamo Square, Alamo. 820-9006. $High Tech Burrito Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 3452 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 736-7779. $High Tech Burrito Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 349 Main St., Pleasanton. 462-2323. $La Ultima Open 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sun. 455 Hartz Ave., Danville. 838-9705. $$$Las Fuentes Restaurant Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 929 Main St., Ste. B, Pleasanton. 462-7319. $$Luna Loca Mexican Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 500 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville. 831-3644. $$$Marino Sandoval Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun. through Tues., and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wed. through Sat. 5331 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 737-1300. $$$Mexico Lindo Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 6690 Koll Center Pkwy., Pleasanton. 462-1140. $$$Planet Fresh Gourmet Burrito Open 10:30 a.m.

to 8 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 5548 Springdale Ave., Pleasanton. 734-8616. $Pronto Gourmet Burrito Open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat. 6654 Koll Center Pkwy., Pleasanton. 600-8226. $Rancho Grande Taqueria Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. 2707 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 600-8620. $$

Taco Del Mar Open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 3550 Stanley Blvd., Ste. 1, Pleasanton. 846-8337. $

Taqueria El Balazo Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. through Wed., and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 480 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. 838-6421.$Taqueria El Balazo Open 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. 5331 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. 737-1300. $Taqueria El Balazo Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 4515 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. 734-8226. $

OtherAryana Afghan Cuisine Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., and 5 to 10 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 9000 Crow Canyon Road, Suite J, Danville. 736-7781. $$$Casa Madrid/Tapas and More! Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tues. through Thurs., and

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11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 436 Main St., Pleasanton. 484-3877. $$$$Pho Hoa Restaurant Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 201 Main St., Ste. E and F, Pleasanton. 484-4090. $$Simply Greek Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 4220-C Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. 763-8801. $$Singapore Kitchen & Noodles Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. through Sat. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 2461 Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton. 847-8888. $$

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Baci Bistro & Bar Cafe Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 9 or 9:30 p.m. daily. 500 Main St., Pleasanton. 600-0600. $$$

ThaiJitr Thai Open 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 115 Alamo Plaza, Ste. C, Alamo. 838-5583. $$Little Home Thai Cuisine Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sat., and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sun. 4000 Pimlico Drive, Ste. 106, Pleasanton. 251-9877. $$Lux Thai Cuisine Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat. 4301 Valley Ave., Ste. D, Pleasanton. 462-3550. $$

Pleasanton House Thai Cuisine Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Mon. through Sat., and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. 929 Main St., Pleasanton. 846-1091. $$Thai House Restaurant Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sun. through Thurs., and 5 to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 254 Rose Ave., Danville. 820-0635. $$$

Wine

Bella Vino Open noon to 7 p.m. Tues. through Wed., noon to 9:30 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., and noon to 6 p.m. Sat and Sun. 3450 Camino Tassajara, Danville. 648-1300. $$

Corks Open 2-10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 8 p.m. to midnight Sun. 411 Hartz Ave., Ste. GG

Mera Vino Wine Boutique & Lounge Boutique open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, lounge open 5 to 10 p.m. Thurs. through Sun. 123 E. Vineyard Ave., Livermore. 999-9463. $$$

The Vine at Bridges Wine shop open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues. through Sat. and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. Wine Bar open 5 to 10 p.m. Tues. through Wed., 4 p.m. to midnight Thurs., 4 p.m. to close Fri. and Sat., and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun. 480 Hartz ave., Danville. 820-7210. $$$

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VIEWSTriValley Realizing a vision: 2

Be there:

8

B J B

The 27th annual Harvest Wine

Celebration gets under way at noon

Sunday for a two-day opportunity to

visit winery open houses and sample some of

the best wines in the country.

A total of 43 wineries will each host a slate

of events that include wine tastings, seminars,

entertainment, foods, arts and crafts. Well-

known local bands have been commissioned to

play during the two-day event with music from

country and rock to jazz and reggae.

“It’s a wine country weekend event with a lot

of history and tradition,” said Chris Chandler,

executive director of the Livermore Valley

Winegrowers Association. “It celebrates the

annual winegrape harvest, the busiest tim

e of

year in all wine regions.”

“We’re expecting thousands of wine lovers

from around the Bay to join us,” she added. “It’s a

one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet winemakers,

growers, musicians and local craft artisans.”

The wineries are located in Pleasanton,

Livermore and Castro Valley. Visitors can park

and start their adventure at any winery, or

at the main transportation hub in Robertson

Park in Livermore, and travel on shuttle buses

between participating wineries.

This annual celebration of the grape harvest

takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and on

Monday, Labor Day. Tickets are $50 in advance

for a two-day pass or $55 if purchased on the first

day of the event. A Monday-only ticket costs $45.

B J B

Once an undistinguished step-

sister to the fast growing neigh-

boring cities of Pleasanton and

Livermore in the last half of the

20th century, Dublin today is a

retail, entertainment and smart

housing center that is being rec-

ognized nationally for municipal

leadership in the 21st century.

Much of the credit goes to Mayor

Janet Lockhart who leaves office

Dec. 2 and to her predecessor, for-

mer mayor and State Assemblyman

Guy Houston (R-15th), who helped

steer Dublin toward the growth and

economic success it’s seeing today.

In fact it was Houston who per-

suaded Lockhart to run for a City

Council seat in 1996. She had

worked hard as a community vol-

unteer to back Measure B, which

won voter approval for annexing

an unincorporated tract of land

called East Dublin. The area, where

much of the city’s recent growth

has occurred, includes land from

Dougherty Road east to Doolan

Canyon, from I-580 to the Contra

Costa County line.

“I thought that land would be

important to the future of Dublin and

worked hard to assemble a citizens’

campaign to support the council’s

effort to annex it,” Lockhart recalled.

“That got me thinking politically and

looking at other ways to support my

community. The council was the

next step.”

Politics and ballot-box cam-

paigns were far from the thinking

of Lockhart when she and her

husband Steve moved to Dublin in

1972 to raise their four children,

Wendy, Brian, Karen and Jennifer.

There were pitfalls ahead. Jennifer,

“who would be 36 now,” Lockhart

said, was diagnosed with a brain

tumor when she was 12 years

old and was just starting at Wells

Middle School. Doctors at UC San

Francisco Medical Center gave her

only a short time to live, but the

Lockharts prevailed, vowing not to

let her die in a hospital room. They Harvest tim

e in Valley

Dynamic

Dublin

a tribute

to mayor

Two-day wine celebration starts Sunday offering tours and tastings

Termed out, Lockhart

reflects on city, T

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accomplishment

“

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Chris Chandler

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IDE

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The 27th annual Harvest Wine

Celebration gets under way at noon

Sunday for a two-day opportunity to

visit winery open houses and sample some of

the best wines in the country.

A total of 43 wineries will each host a slate

of events that include wine tastings, seminars,

entertainment, foods, arts and crafts. Well-

known local bands have been commissioned to

play during the two-day event with music from

country and rock to jazz and reggae.

“It’s a wine country weekend event with a lot

of history and tradition,” said Chris Chandler,

executive director of the Livermore Valley

Winegrowers Association. “It celebrates the

annual winegrape harvest, the busiest tim

e of

Livermore and Castro Valley. Visitors can park

and start their adventure at any winery, or

at the main transportation hub in Robertson

Park in Livermore, and travel on shuttle buses

between participating wineries.

This annual celebration of the grape harvest

takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and on

Monday, Labor Day. Tickets are $50 in advance

for a two-day pass or $55 if purchased on the first

day of the event. A Monday-only ticket costs $45.

Middle School. Doctors at UC San

Francisco Medical Center gave her

only a short time to live, but the

Lockharts prevailed, vowing not to

let her die in a hospital room. They Two-day wine celebration starts Sunday offering tours and tastings

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