Years ago, Tri-Valley entrepreneur Dave Duffield was launching a startup. Through all the business stress, the family’s miniature schnauzer, Maddie, provided endless comfort and kept the Duffields laughing. “Maddie was a dear friend to Cheryl and me,” Duffield recalls, “and I promised her that if I ever made any money in my career, we’d give it […]
Whenever you sip a satisfying glass of California chardonnay, chances are your wine can be traced back to the original Wente clone, planted in the Livermore Valley in 1912. One of the America’s oldest oldest family-owned wineries, “California’s First Family of Chardonnay” celebrates National Chardonnay Day May 21 with a cocktail reception and pairings hosted […]
Cool film here about the harvest in our Livermore Valley Wine Country…
Downtown Danville invites canine bon vivants and their human entourages to its annual Doggie Night on May 21. The town is a dog-friendly destination year-round, but it really pulls out all the stops for this event, which marks its 10th anniversary this year. Last year 650 pooches and 2200 of their peeps took part in the festivities, collecting treats from […]
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Posada, the hot Southwestern fusion spot in the Peppertree Plaza, is a relative newcomer to the Livermore food scene, but owner Eduardo Posada’s been bringing the heat since 2005 through his catering business of the same name. His fresh approach to Hispanic fare incorporates much of what the Livermore Valley wine country does best, like […]
Tri-Valley offers hundreds of delicious dining options, from comfort food to haute cuisine. Skip the fussy formality — make yourself at home as our restaurateurs take you on a culinary tour of the region and the world. All Hawaiian Afghan Indian American Italian/Pizza Asian Fusion Japanese Bakery Korean BBQ Malaysian/Singaporean Breakfast Mediterranean Burgers Mexican Cafe […]
It’s an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Tri-Valley golf – which ones do you choose? The Sunny Side of the Bay is perfect for golf – and it has an abundance of courses to prove it. Which ones are absolute musts for true aficionados? Take a look at our list! Livermore’s famous Poppy […]
Ever sipped a California Chardonnay, Cab-Sauv or Petite Sirah? Thanks to wine pioneers Wente and Concannon, we bet you have. Take a close look, and it’s clear that the histories of the Concannon and Wente vineyards are as entwined as the vines in a block of old-growth Chardonnay. Both were founded in 1883—Wente by German […]
Few golfers know more about each break, dogleg and rough on the Tri-Valley’s 17 golf courses than former Round Hill and Crow Canyon head pro Larry O’Leary. So we asked him to handicap the local links. 1. TOUGHEST COURSE: We used to have a Nationwide Tour event at The Course at Wente Vineyards, and the scores […]
Businesses are discovering that, with its wide array of hotels, venues and after-hours fun, the Tri-Valley is tailor-made for meetings. Just minutes from the Bay Area’s commercial and technology hubs, its charming downtowns and scenic vistas are conducive to both work and play. In Pleasanton, Dublin or Livermore, your group can enjoy easy access to […]
Whether you go for the burnt ends or the make-your-own Bloody Mary bar, Sauced BBQ & Spirits is upping Livermore’s cool quotient. Brendan Scanlan and Barrett Gomes freely admit it: “We had no clue what we were doing” before opening Sauced BBQ & Spirits in Livermore. But between the live music every weekend and their own […]
