Dig into Tri-Valley Restaurant Week deals
10-day culinary celebration runs through March 3
Chefs participating in the special Tri-Valley events include, back row, Francis Hogan of Sabio on Main, Romero Miraflore of LB Steak, Daniel Massie of Wente Vineyards and Rodney Worth of The Peasant and the Pear. In front are Roland Passot of LB Steak and Curtis Pipes of Las Positas Vineyards. The event will held in the region through March 3.
For 10 days this month, restaurants in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, Danville and San Ramon will take the spotlight at the fourth annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week celebration.
About 50 restaurants have so far signed up to participate, and more are expected to join in, according to Visit Tri-Valley, the region's marketing organization.
The festivities will kick off with a reception and four-course dinner at San Ramon's LB Steak this Thursday, Feb. 22, with wines from Wente Vineyards and culinary creations by Francis Hogan of Sabio on Main, Roland Passot and Romero Miraflore of LB Steak, Daniel Massie of Wente Vineyards and Rodney Worth of The Peasant and the Pear.
Other events include a Livermore Wine
Trolley food and wine tour ($100) on Feb. 27 and 29, a five-course “beer vs. wine” meal ($125) with McGrail Vineyards and BottleTaps on Feb. 28, and a wine and cheese pairing event ($65) with Page Mill Winery and The Cheese Parlor. The fest ends March 3 with a “Fizz, Food & Fun” brunch at Livermore's Las Positas Vineyards featuring a mimosa bar, live music and sparkling wine pairings. Proceeds will benefit Sunflower Hill, a Tri-Valley nonprofit.
Participating restaurants are offering a variety of promotions, like 10% to 25% off discounts, free desserts and more. Prix fixe menus will be offered at restaurants including Bridges, Danville Brewing Co., De La Torre's Restaurant, LB Steak Bishop Ranch and the Hop Yard Alehouse and Grill. Others are offering special menus, like The Peasant & The Pear, Bamboo Sushi and Blossom & Root Kitchen.