EAT AND
SHOP
MAKING A FULL DAY OUT OF
SHOPPING? STOP TO REFUEL AT
THESE STELLAR EATERIES.
AT STONERIDGE
SHOPPING CENTER
Staples like The Cheesecake Factory,
the Counter and P.F. Chang’s are
always good choices for a meal in
between serious shopping, but
check out Go Fish Poke Bar as well
for elevated poke bowls and vegan
and gluten-free options. If you happen
to be shopping on a Friday, head
out to the parking lot to find some
of the Bay Area’s best food trucks to
choose from.
AT THE SAN FRANCISCO
PREMIUM OUTLETS
The expansive outlets host
17 food-providing shops, from
Subway and Chipotle to Chicken
Now and Green Leaf’s. But for a
more exotic break, head across the
street to the Pacific Pearl shopping
center. This new area—which
opened in summer 2018—already
boasts 24 restaurants, many with
an Asian-cuisine focus. Notable are
Japanese chain Kura, which serves
dozens of different sushi rolls on
a revolving belt, and Fiery Shanghai,
which promises to light
up your taste buds with
Szechuan and Shanghai
cuisine.
GETTING THE GOODS
STROLL THE STREETS FOR ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS OR BIG-NAME
BRANDS.
> Hartz Avenue cuts through historic downtown Danville with a wealth
of charming shops. Even if you don’t have much of a sweet tooth, Sweet
Street is worth a visit for the eye candy alone. Whim House spotlights a
charming selection of contemporary home goods. And after getting
expert advice on running shoes at Forward Motion Sports, you’ll be inspired
to join the locally famous Wednesday Night Run.
> Main Street in downtown Pleasanton is a treasure trove of singular boutiques.
Check out Prim and neighboring Prim Pop, which specialize in
boho-chic clothing for women and children. Therapy stocks funky, stylish
home goods and gifts, as well as ultracool accessories. Stop by the resident
locally owned general bookstore, Towne Center Books, for literary needs.
> Dublin’s Hacienda Crossings is anchored by a giant Regal Cinemas building
with multiple screens, including an IMAX. Hit the larger stores like
Old Navy and Barnes & Noble, then head to a restaurant (such as Kobe Pho
& Grill) before capping off your outing at the movies.
> First Street in Livermore is all about local boutiques, stocked with items
locals love. Don’t miss Green Soap Bath Shoppe, which is a great place to
pick up gourmet and organic soaps, lip balms, and candles. Pop into First
Street Wine Company to taste and purchase vino from the Livermore
Valley wine region.
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