IN THE FEBRUARY ISSUE OF DIABLO MAGAZINE |
28 Dates in 28 Days
Stumped for date night ideas? Diablo's editors found a fun, sexy, serendipitous outing for every day of the month.
The Design Lab
Home-style guru Laurie Furber gives us an inside look at her artfully arranged family home in Alamo.
Calling the Shots
Bob Myers grew up in the East Bay suburbs cheering for the Golden State Warriors. Now, he runs Oakland's on-fire NBA team.
Faces
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We've got big news this week. Keep reading below for the big reveal on Brian Hirahara's new Walnut Creek Development. Best of the East Bay is open for voting! Enter today to let us know where the best things are happening in our own backyard. Enjoy your week!
Diablo's A-List is Your V.I.P. Ticket to East Bay Living.
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TOP TICKETS: FEBRUARY 5-11
Our can't-miss events of the week.
Diablo Ballet performs Balanchine's Harlequinade Pas de Deux, a Mardi Gras bash in Livermore, Lunar New Year fun in Oakland Chinatown, Town Hall Theatre presents Angels in America, and more. Click here.
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THE COOPERAGE VOTED "TOP 10 NEW BAY AREA RESTAURANTS"
Located in the heart of Lafayette.
Join us for Chef Erik Hopfinger's award-winning American fare that was just voted one of the "Top 10 new Bay Area restaurants:" by the San Jose Mercury News. Enjoy great cocktails and delicious food in a fun and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Lafayette. Please call
(925) 298-5915 or click here for reservations.
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HABITAT EARTH
California Academy of Sciences.
Go on an exhilarating journey below the ocean's surface, inside the forest floor, and high into the clouds with Habitat Earth, a new planetarium show at the California Academy of Sciences. Get a new perspective on our home planet-from colonies of tiny microbes to pods of massive whales. Discover the "living networks" that connect all life and explore Earth like never before! Click here to get tickets and learn more.
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SUPER STARS LITERACY GALA
February 7.
Oakland will be "the Emerald City" on February 7. Follow the Yellow Brick road to the Third Annual Super Stars Literacy Gala and support quality programming for East Bay readers. Proceeds from the event support in school tutoring, after school literacy interventions, and family reading nights for K-2 grade readers in nine Hayward, Newark and Oakland public schools. Your gift makes a real impact on the next generation. As we say, "When you invest in a child, the returns are phenomenal!" Click here for more information.
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CALIFORNIA DERMATOLOGY CARE
Welcomes new clinical staff.
Dr. Ting and California Dermatology Care welcome the addition of two new clinical staff members, Dr. Ingrid Freeny, board-certified Dermatologist and Kathy Dao, PA-C. We continue to provide ourselves in delivering the most competent medical, aesthetic, and surgical dermatologic care with an unparalleled collection of technology and commitment to patient service. Click here for more information and to schedule your consultation today.
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TAHOE LAKEFRONT WINTER WONDERLAND
Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort.
Winter has arrived in Tahoe so book your first ski trip now. Stay at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort and enjoy lakefront living and special pricing. Save 15 percent off your first stay and 20 percent off all future stays this ski season. Click here to book. It's like Tahoe lakefront ownership without any of the worries!
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LUXURY WEDDING SHOWS
February 8.
The Luxury Wedding Show is the only bridal show transformed into a wedding featuring a ceremony and reception showcase, couture mock wedding fashion shows, hundreds of wedding planning ideas, wine and cake tastings, lavish prize giveaways, and the chance to meet wedding professionals. Visit the Monterey Marriott on February 8 from 12-4 p.m. for this special event. Click here for more information.
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BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME WITH THE COLORS OF SPRING
Countrywood Interiors.
Color can set the mood. Make your home a place you love spending time in. Stop by to talk to one of our staff designers and learn how we can take your home from good to great. Our experienced designers will bring your vision to life. Make your in-home appointment today. Click here for more details.
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EAST BAY VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE 2015
Date-worthy activities and romantic restaurants.
Valentine's Day is more than just chocolate and dinner by candlelight. From beer and wine tastings to live performances that are literally out-of-this-world, romance comes in many forms this year to the East Bay.
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WAILEA BEACH VILLAS
Named Hawaii's #1 Resort.
Discover Maui's most exclusive beachfront villa resort on famed Wailea Beach. Reserve through Destination Resorts Hawaii and indulge in our special selection of private luxury villas, with included hotel services and amenities. Come and celebrate the Top Resort in Hawaii with special celebration rates and pineapple sparkling wine from Maui Winery at Ulupalakua. Call (866) 384-1367 for more information.
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SONOMA VALLEY'S GIRLFRIEND GETAWAY
Hike, bike, sip and swirl.
Pack your bags for Sonoma Valley's Girlfriend Getaway this March and April and enjoy all kinds of events and packages for you and your favorite females. For over a hundred years, we've played host to ladies who lunch, cowgirls on horseback, women wine-lovers and sophisticated spa-goers. Now it's your turn! So come hike, bike, sip and swirl-just leave the man out of your plan! Call (866) 996-1090 or click here for more information. Click here for special offers and events! Photo credit: Rebecca Gosselin
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Q&A: MOLLY RINGWALD
1980s movie icon brings her jazz band to the Tri-Valley.
Best known for her roles in Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, Northern California native Molly Ringwald was singing in front of audiences long before she was appearing on the silver screen. Ringwald talked with Diablo about her new CD of jazz standards, and her upcoming concert at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Click here for the interview.
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THE HAPPIEST HOUR: BARBACOA WOOD-FIRED MEXICAN GRILL
Orinda Happy Hour.
Stop by this Orinda favorite for fresh margaritas, house-made guacamole, and eight varieties of discounted tacos.
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WEEKLY DISH: 1500 MT. DIABLO BOULEVARD ANNOUNCED!
Our weekly retail report.
Walnut Creek restaurants revealed; New Danville Eats; Booming Vitality Bowls; and the Secret Somm makes someone's day! Click here for the full report.
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SIDE DISH: DEVILED EGGS AT HEN HOUSE
A light twist on hard boiled.
The blank canvas of a deviled egg leads to a refreshing special at the little Hen House. Click here to read our editors take as well as what followed his blank canvas appetizer.
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EXCLUSIVE RATE FOR A-LIST MEMBERS
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