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Sprouts & Shutters: Week in Review

Here's the latest roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news and happenings in the Tri-Valley area. Find out about a new bistro in Pleasanton, healthy shakes in Danville, and a race car driver visiting Dublin.

Sprouts & Shutters: Voodoo Kitchen Becomes The Cove Bistro
The restaurant does away with "Voodoo" and has been rebranded with a new name, fresh interior and more diverse menu. Find out more about why the changes were made.

Construction Begins on Dublin Preschool
Groundbreaking on a new preschool has begun in the parking lot of the Starbucks on the corner of Amador Valley Boulevard and Village Parkway in Dublin. Check out the construction photo here.

Sprouts & Shutters: Divine Spiritual Healing Opening
The spiritual center is celebrating its grand opening on Aug. 25. The center will be offering yoga, Zumba, massage and wellness classes. Details about all they have to offer can be found here. 

Pineapple, Celery & Kale—Oh My! Healthy Shakes From the Drive-Thru
The new offerings at Viva Espresso drive-through coffee shop located on Danville Boulevard will include protein shakes made from organic fruit and vegetables. Read the full story here.

Ascona Pizza Coming to Pleasanton
Ascona Pizza is under construction in the Pleasanton Gateway Shopping Center. Are you excited about the new pizza place coming to Pleasanton? Tell us here.

Other Tri-Valley business happenings:

How Does the 'Cups' Song Help Get Kids Fit?
See how one fitness club in Pleasanton is getting kids to make healthy meal choices and get moving. Watch the video here.

Indy 500 Winner Tony Kanaan Will Be At Barons in Dublin
Love IndyCar racing? Find out how you can get up close with Indianapolis 500 history on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 at Barons in Dublin. The car that won the 2013 Indianapolis 500 will be on display to the public on Monday and race car driver Tony Kanaan will make an appearance at Barons in Dublin on Tuesday. Get the full details here.

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Patch editor Jane McInnis contributed to this report.


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