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IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF
DIABLO
MAGAZINE

2014 Food Awards
Diablo's four Food Award winners, what's next on the dining scene, readers' favorite restaurants, and more.
 
The Urban Wine Trail
Find out why you don't have to drive to Wine Country for great pours.
 
The Nor Cal Pantry
Stock your cupboards with these locally made bites of deliciousness.


 

Top Chefs
Meet three game-changing restaurateurs.

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Keep reading for a list of activities that will keep you and your family busy. Be sure to enter our Halloween contest before Monday for a chance to win a gift certificate to an East Bay restaurant. Happy Halloween!


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TOP TICKETS: OCT. 30-NOV. 5 
Our can't-miss events of the week.

Jazz legend Mavis Staples performs in Berkeley on the 50th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement. Plus, Halloween fun at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, a hula festival in Pleasanton, Contra Costa's Beer Fest, and more. Click here.

STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER 
Look Book Live.

Join the style pros at GQ and Glamour for an interactive trend showcase, offering an insider's scoop on all of the hottest looks of the season. Visit the Center Pavilion on Saturday, November 1 from 1-6 p.m. for this fashionable event. Click here for more information. 

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Enter today!

The Diablo Halloween costume contest ends on Monday. Click here to enter your best baby, pet or group costume and you might just win a gift certificate to an East Bay restaurant. Good luck!

AN EYE-POPPING HALLOWEEN TREAT
California Academy of Sciences.

This Halloween, treat yourself to Skulls at the California Academy of Sciences. Come face to face with hundreds of spooktacular skulls. Watch a live colony of flesh-eating beetles devour and clean flesh from bones. Explore the museum-if you dare-for spine-tingling specimens and creepy-crawly live animals. Click here to learn more and buy tickets.

GOURMET EAST BAY
November 1, 2014.

Come eat, drink, and party at the event of the year! Presented by Diablo magazine and Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, this delicious event features offerings from dozens of restaurants, wineries, and breweries, as well as dancing. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. This event will sell out, so purchase your tickets today.

THE BEST YOU IS YET TO COME EVENT
November 5, 6-8 p.m.

Join Diablo magazine for an event at SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic & Spa in Walnut Creek on Wednesday, November 5 from 6-8 p.m. There will be demonstrations, giveaways, special offers, and food and drink. Celebrate YOU, you're worth it! RSVP here.

PARK PLAZA SHOPS
Downtown Lafayette.

The historic Pioneer Store built in 1855 is nearing completion of its renovation as the centerpiece of Park Plaza Shops in Downtown Lafayette. Look for Mariposa Baking Company and other specialty food retailers to open this spring in the heart of Downtown Lafayette. Call 1-888-322-MSPS or click here to learn more about this exciting new retail development by Main Street Property Services, Inc. Lic. #01087433.

PHILANTHROPY AWARDS
Thursday, November 6.

Join business and community leaders at Blackhawk Automotive Museum for the East Bay Leadership Council's 4th Annual Philanthropy Awards Breakfast recognizing the outstanding philanthropic efforts of local individuals, businesses and service organizations. Former Golden State Warriors star and Bay Area philanthropist Adonal Foyle is the keynote speaker. Individual tickets or tables are available here.

LODI SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL
November 7-9.

Browse an art show, participate in dozens of nature and art related workshops or schedule a wildlife viewing tour. After the festival, taste wine at any of our 85+ wineries or head downtown where you'll discover unique shops, art galleries and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Lodi has many overnight offerings including B&Bs, well-known favorites and a luxury resort to round out your
full-bodied experience. Click here for more information.

EYES ON HARTZ EYEWEAR TRUNK SHOW
November 8.

Join us for the Gold & Wood trunk show from 11-5 p.m. Discover the newest styles in the world's most elegant, hand crafted eyewear made of exquisite natural materials. Known for uniqueness in luxury eyewear, the Gold & Wood Trunk show special- free single vision lenses and anti-glare coating, and you will be entered to win a pair of Gold & Wood sunglasses. This special is available the event day only and with purchase of complete eyewear. Eyes on Hartz is located at 334 Hartz Avenue in downtown Danville. Click here for more information.

ANYONE CAN BE AT RISK FOR A HEART CONDITION
November 11.

Atrial fibrillation affects your heart rhythm and increases your risk for stroke, heart failure and death. Learn more about risk factors, symptoms and treatment options from Alta Bates Summit heart rhythm specialist, Steven Kang, M.D. This free event takes place on November 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Claremont Hotel. Click here to reserve your seat.

ALTERA DESIGN'S FREE REMODELING SEMINAR: WHAT'S NEW IN BATHROOM DESIGN
See the latest trends in stunning bathroom remodels.

Join us on Saturday, November 15, from 

9:30-11 a.m. as we explore what's new in bathroom design (some concepts can also be applied to a kitchen remodel). Learn about the latest design trends in beautiful bathrooms; see how to make limited space more functional; find out how to improve organizational storage; know what elements to consider when planning a master suite; plus much more...click here for more details.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH GUILD ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE & LUNCHEON
December 4.

Shop at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco and support UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and George Mark Children's House. With exclusive shopping at the Holiday Boutique selling upscale home, gift and personalized items as well as a seated luncheon featuring keynote speaker Dayna Long, MD, this special event will make a difference in many ways. Click here to visit the Children's Health Guild website and purchase your ticket today.

SIDE DISH: BRINED PORK CHOP AT ESIN RESTAURANT AND BAR
So easy; so good.

Click here to learn more about this foolproof dish and why it has taken over menus, including one of Diablo's top five restaurants.

WHAT'S IN STORE: STUFF FOR KIDS AND MEN
Our weekly retail report.

An all-abilities playground in Walnut Creek; Convert's Man of the Year; Uniqlo opens a third East Bay location; and more.

WEEKLY DISH: FEELING TIPSY?
Our weekly food report.

Restaurants are starting to charge for service; Amphora Nueva opens in Lafayette; vegan/gluten-free in San Ramon; Chow down in Oakland and spook-tacular Halloween events!

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