This Week’s Explorations:

• $25 to Taste 12+ Amazing Wines!

• New Restaurants Opening Soon (and some just opened!)

• Joanne Fabrics in Dublin is Closing!

• Teen Job Fair in Dublin

• Tri-Valley Summer Camp Expo

• Instagram photo of the week

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$25 for 12+ Wines! Are you Cab Franc Curious? This Event is for You!

🍷🍀 Cab Franc Crawl @ Vasco Row
Kick Off St. Patrick’s Weekend in Style! 🍀🍷

Kick off St. Patrick’s Weekend with the inaugural Cab Franc Crawl @ Vasco Row! Get ready for an evening filled with incredible Cabernet Franc wines, live music, food trucks, and plenty of fun!

Come dressed in your Irish best and explore participating wineries with your exclusive Cab Franc Crawl passport—your guide to all the featured wines and your ticket to win exciting prizes! Each guest will also receive a commemorative wine glass tumbler to take home.

9 Wineries and over 12 wines to sample for only $25! Grab your tickets now and let’s get crawling! 🍷🎶🍀. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

Confirmed wineries include:

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore Valley)
Concannon Vineyard (Livermore Valley)
Darcie Kent Estate Winery (Livermore Valley)
Longevity Wines (Livermore Valley)
MidPoint Winery (Paso Robles)
Omega Road Winery (Livermore Valley)
Rosa Fierro Cellars (Livermore Valley)
Steven Kent Winery (Livermore Valley)
Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore Valley)

Foodie Alert! New Restaurants On The Way!

We’ve searched high and low for the latest on new and upcoming restaurants across the Tri-Valley! Check out what’s opening soon, plus a few hidden gems that are already here. Got a hot tip? Send it our way: [email protected].

San Ramon

• Alora, City Center Bishop Ranch: Highly anticipated Mediterranean seafood restaurant coming soon! Their SF location is delicious and we can’t wait for this location to open.

• Palmetto Superfoods, City Center Bishop Ranch: Healthy fare like açaí bowls and smoothies. Opening soon.

• ZENTRL Kitchen & Bar, City Center Bishop Ranch: A fusion of California-Asian and Mexican flavors with menu highlights like Baja Shrimp Bao Buns. Open Now!

Dublin

• Mendocino Farms, 5130 Dublin Blvd: An elevated sandwich spot with a varied, healthy menu. Open date TBD.

• Tequila Bar & Grill, 4920 Dublin Blvd Suite 260: A popular San Leandro favorite, now open at Hacienda Crossings. 

• Dish N Dash, 4808 Dublin Blvd: Casual Middle Eastern eats. Opening soon!

• El Dorado Modern Mexican & Cantina, 4814 Dublin Blvd: Upscale Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails. Opening soon.

Pleasanton

• Mantra India Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, 725 Main st. Looks like a great location in downtown Pleasanton for this upscale Indian restaurant. Open Date: TBD.

• Cook’s Seafood, 6654 Koll Center Pkwy. Don’t get your hopes up just yet, because their sign has been up for nearly 8 years and it’s been a long-running joke on Pleasanton Rants & Raves. BUT, the restaurant was awarded a new permit from the city to complete construction and they already have a hugely popular Menlo Park location. Open Date: Your guess is as good as ours.

Livermore

• Stampede, 1790 First St. Taking over the space that once was Buffalo Wild Wings, Stampede will be a country-western themed bar & grill with hearty food, extensive drink menu, and all sorts of entertainment such as live music, DJs, comedy, bingo, trivia nights and more. Open Date: TBD.

• DareDevil Dogs, 66 S. Livermore Ave. With a booming San Ramon location, they’re bringing their gourmet dogs, sandos, and craft beer to downtown Livermore. Open Date: TBD.

• The Breakfast Club at Midtown, 1960 First St. Breakfast Nachos and Chocolate Chip Pancakes? Yes, please. Open Date: TBD.

Danville

• Canyon Club Brewery, 204 Sycamore Valley Road. Gastro pub eats, an extensive beer list, and a great outdoor space. Open Now!

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Michael Feinstein Brings to Life the Iconic Songs and Legacy of Tony Bennett - One Night Only!

Heartfelt. Authenticity. Timeless.

Join Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Ensemble and pay tribute to the Tony Bennett legacy. Featuring iconic hits like “Because of You,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” and “The Best is Yet To Come,” Feinstein’s heartfelt interpretations and the Carnegie Hall Ensemble promise an unforgettable night.

Michael Feinstein’s close friendship with Tony Bennett adds a profound layer to this tribute, as their camaraderie brings authenticity and depth to each note performed.

Join us for a spectacular evening that celebrates the life and music of Tony Bennett, brought to you by the extraordinary talents of Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Ensemble.

Where to Find Sewing & Fabric Supplies when Joann’s Closes?

Joann, the beloved fabric and craft store, is preparing to shutter more than half of its U.S. locations—including its Dublin store. The company announced plans to close approximately 500 of its 850 stores across the country. This news follows Joann’s second bankruptcy filing in January 2025, just months after its initial filing and move to private ownership in March 2024.

Looking for alternatives? We recommend taking advantage of Joann’s going-out-of-business sale to stock up on supplies. For future crafting needs, check the following:

• In between Stitches in Downtown Livermore: Full service quilting and sewing store that also offers classes.

• Dublin Sewing Center has been in business since 1980 and has an extensive selection of sewing and quilting supplies, sewing machines and classes.

• WAWAK, an online retailer known for its extensive selection and inventory. While it doesn’t quite replace an in-person shopping experience, it’s a great backup option for your sewing and crafting needs.

Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair On March 1st

Teens aged 15-19 are invited to the Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair on Saturday, March 1, from noon to 3 PM at the Dublin Senior Center (7600 Amador Valley Blvd).

This event will connect local teens with potential employers and provide valuable opportunities to participate in mock interviews, career workshops, and gain insights on job readiness. Great opportunity for teens to explore job openings and build essential career skills!

Tri-Valley Spring Break and Summer Camp Fair

Join the FREE Tri-Valley Camp & School Fair, sponsored by Stanford Medicine Children's Health, on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Pine Valley Middle School, San Ramon (3000 Pine Valley Rd., off San Ramon Valley Blvd. and I-680).

The indoor fair runs from 11 AM to 2 PM with free admission and parking.

This one-stop event helps families plan spring break and summer activities with a wide range of options, including preschools, day and overnight camps, performing arts, S.T.E.M. & S.T.E.A.M. programs, scouts, sports, and more. Camps from across California and beyond will be represented.

Don’t miss out on discovering the perfect program for your kids and teens!

This Week’s Forecast

Is that 70+ degrees we see this weekend? Woo hoo!

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