Monday, May 14, 2012
Here's the latest roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news in the Tri-Valley area.
Wondering what’s moving into your neighborhood shopping center? Our weekly Sprouts & Shutters column highlights the latest Tri-Valley restaurant, retail and other business news. Martini Sky, previewed in a March Sprouts, opened May 11 in the Danville Livery after completing an interior renovation and menu overhaul. Martini Sky, formerly Patrick David’s, now offers 80 artisanal martinis and lots of small plates served in a more casual atmosphere. (See the transformation in the accompanying photo.) The shoe store Shuz, which specialized in European comfort and walking shoes, closed last month in the Danville Livery. It’s looking like all or most of the Bay Areas Shuz stores have closed: Attempts to reach other stores and the parent company …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
There's no need to travel far on Mother's Day. Our Tri-Valley offers plenty of ways to celebrate this weekend.
Still not sure what to do this Mother’s Day weekend? We’ve put together a roundup of special events taking place throughout the Tri-Valley to help celebrate mom’s special day. Start Mother’s Day early at the May Fair for Mother’s Day event at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museum. From 12 – 5 p.m. families can browse booths filled with antiques, arts and crafts, baked goods, flowers and other wares plus enjoy live music by Le Hot Jazz Trio. The event also features dancing around the Maypole, tractor wagon rides and wine tasting. Learn more in Patch’s May Fair for Mother’s Day at the Heritage Museum. San Ramon also celebrates Mother’s Day early with a special Saturday “Thinking of Mom” event at San Ramon’s Forest Home Farms. The celebration …
If you’re thinking about giving one of these questionable items to your mom, think again.
Mother’s Day is May 13 and we’re already overwhelmed with commercials suggesting that we aren’t good children or husbands if we don’t break the bank honoring the woman who reared us this Mother's Day. If you’ve watched TV lately, you may think infants need to cough up diamond rings for their mommies, or that daughters should pick up a new smart phone for their moms. It’s true that moms like to receive special attention on Mother’s Day, but not all moms are so materialistic. In fact, a pizza company did a survey recently that found that 96 percent of moms would be happy with a homemade gift from their kids (and one of their pizzas on the table). So if you have little ones at home, direct them to the craft aisle when shopping for a Mother’s …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Here's the latest roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news in the Tri-Valley area.
Wondering what’s moving into your neighborhood shopping center? Our weekly Sprouts & Shutters column highlights the latest Tri-Valley restaurant, retail and other business news. Kids & Teens World plans to open in Danville’s Rose Garden shopping center in mid May near Esin Restaurant and Maria Maria. The business, which sells children’s furniture and outdoor play structures, will keep its San Ramon’s store in the Gateway Shopping Center on San Ramon Valley Boulevard until the lease expires in December. Opening Update: Danville’s new Pet Food Express, previewed in a January column, opened April 24 on Crow Canyon Road near the Blackhawk Plaza. Danville has another Pet Food Express near downtown Danville on San Ramon Valley Boulevard. Stephen…
Monday, April 30, 2012
A source at the production company tells Livermore Patch that filming for the next Star Trek movie is scheduled this week at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
A source at the production company has confirmed reports that scenes for the next Star Trek movie are scheduled to be filmed in town this week, according to Livermore Patch's Susan Young. Details are slim, but Young says her source confirmed reports that filming will be held at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The news is the latest move to bring high-end production to the Livermore Valley, which continues to build its reputation in the film industry. In April 2011, Nicole Kidman arrived in town to film scenes for the HBO movie “Hemingway & Gellhorn." View Young's previous column on Livermore Valley Chamber CEO and Livermore Valley Film Commissioner Dale Kaye for more information on how the area is fast becoming a Hollywood …
Controversial program continues to generate angst among homeowners.
PG&E wants to hear from you. If you don't want the SmartMeter they installed on the side of your house - and they've installed a lot of them - the company wants to hear from you before tomorrow. According to information on their website, May 1 is the company's deadline to opt out of the program. The SmartMeters have generated currents of controversy ever since PG&E began installing them without notifying residents. Homeowners have raised issues of radiation emissions and privacy. Leaving the SmartMeter program, and telling PG&E you want to have the older analog meter re-installed at your home, will cost you. A ruling by the California Public Utilities Commission three months ago allows PG&E to charge you $75 for the change, and charge you …
Here's the latest roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news in the Tri-Valley area.
Wondering what’s moving into your neighborhood shopping center? Our weekly Sprouts & Shutters column highlights the latest Tri-Valley restaurant, retail and other business news. Livermore’s new Sauced BBQ & Spirits opened April 25 on First Street next to the Bankhead Theater. The new southern-style restaurant, which replaced Sapphire, focuses on slow-smoked barbecue and popular southern drinks like juleps and sweet tea cocktails. You can read more in earlier Sprouts columns and on the new eatery’s website. Swirl on the Square, located in Livermore’s Blacksmith Square, expanded its hours and is now also open Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Stephanie Fish, general manager for the tapas and wine bar, says Swirl will sponsor several fun …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Livermore hotel to be featured Monday on Travel Channel's new television series, Hotel Impossible.
Livermore looks gorgeous in this Valentine to our town. The Travel Channel's new series, "Hotel Impossible," features The Purple Orchid Inn and affable new owners Derek and Rhiannon Eddy in the show airing at 10 p.m. Monday, April 30. The New York film crew and host and noted “hotel fixer” Anthony Melchiorri worked with Derek and Rhiannon Eddy to bring the hotel into its full glory. Even at its worst, the hotel/spa still looks like a gem. The crew spiffed up the spa and offered tips on getting those hotel rooms filled. The problems were largely cosmetic, and under the old owners, the Inn lost business because of poor service. The Eddys seem to be dedicated to changing that. They have moved to Livermore to raise their family, so they have a…
School district and Campo di Bocce combine to honor students for academic achievements.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The highly anticipated Sauced BBQ & Spirits is set to open this week in downtown Livermore.
Get ready, folks. Sauced BBQ & Spirits announced they will open at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The new downtown spot replaces Sapphire Restaurant and Lounge on First Street next to the Bankhead Theater. Here's further information posted on the Sauced Facebook page: To all of our faithful fans, we are very very close to opening. Sorry we have been so so busy with finishing touches and haven't checked in with you all in awhile and we thank you all for your patience. All those people that have been here over the weekend were close family friends invited for pre-opening parties. We are very excited to be opening to the public this week. The doors to Sauced will be opening to the public at 4PM on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25th. We have been shooting for the 23rd…
The Winemaker's Pour House
5:08 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Winemaker's Pour House will be offering a Mother's Day menu and Live Music with Carl Tilchen from 12pm - 2pm. We will be open at 11:30am. more ›