IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF
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Diablo Food Awards
Top chefs, great deals, happening scenes, and the best service-here are the winners of this year's Food Awards picked by our food experts and Diablo readers.
The French Laundry's New Chapter
Can renowned chef Thomas Keller make his famous Wine Country restaurant even better?
Whiskey 101
Knock back our primer on this burgeoning spirit-and discover where to drink it-with help from East Bay bars, distillers, and restaurants.
Love in the Kitchen
Meet three couples running successful neighborhood restaurants and keeping the romance alive.
Faces
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Happy Halloween! Keep reading below and enter our Halloween costume contest today. Good luck, and have a great week!
Diablo's A-List is Your V.I.P. Ticket to East Bay Living.
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SPEND HALLOWEEN WITH BROADWAY PLAZA
Broadway Plaza Shopping Center invites you to a safe and sane community Trick-Or-Treat on Halloween night, Saturday, October 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ghosts, goblins, witches and more can collect goodies and treats from all participating retailers.
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HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
We've moved our Halloween costume contest to Instagram! To enter, tag your public photos with #diablomag by Monday, November 2. Winners will receive gift certificates to top East Bay restaurants. Click here to enter.
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BISHOP O'DOWD H.S. PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES: JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE
Immersed in a joyful learning environment, O'Dowd students are educated and supported towards creating positive change within themselves, in our communities and the world at large. Interested in O'Dowd for your soon-to-be high school student? Join us on Sunday, November 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at our Open House. Learn about O'Dowd curricular and co-curricular opportunities through student panels, mini classes, performances, athletics and club representatives and much more. We look forward to meeting you!
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IT'S TOO BIG TO MISS
California Academy of Sciences.
Discover Whales: Giants of the Deep at the California Academy of Sciences, now through November 29. Marvel at enormous sperm whale skeletons, crawl through a life-sized replica of a blue whale heart, and "dive" to great depths with a mighty sperm whale wrestling giant squid. It's too big to miss. Developed and presented by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Click here to get tickets and learn more.
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MEET THREE COUPLES BEHIND SOME OF THE EAST BAY'S BEST RESTAURANTS
Click here to meet three couples running successful restaurants without driving themselves-and each other-crazy.
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OPERATION SMILE GALA
What better gift is there than a lifetime of smiles? Join us for Operation Smile's 4th Annual San Francisco Smile Gala at the InterContinental Hotel on November 7, honoring musician Matt Nathanson and Fremont Bank. Enjoy cocktails and a silent auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner, awards, entertainment at 8 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets and for additional event information.
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TEEN ESTEEM ROUND UP
Teen Esteem's Annual Gala and Fundraiser.
Saddle up for the Teen Esteem Round Up, a Wild West evening full of boot-scooting' fun, including silent and live auctions, special raffles, BBQ dinner, line dancing, and an unforgettable program. It's all happening at the Diablo Country Club on Saturday, November 7 at 6 p.m. Teen Esteem equips youth to make courageous, well-informed choices based on respect for self and others. Click here to learn more and to purchase your tickets at $150 per person.
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GARDEN PARTY AT THE OASIS
November 8.
Enjoy The Ruth Bancroft Garden's Annual Member and Friends Party on November 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Come support the Garden and enjoy a Moroccan Dinner by Culinary Excellence and music by Al 'Azifoon. A variety of unique garden items are available for the silent and live auctions. Advance ticket purchase is required and general admission is $75 per person. Click here to learn more.
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SHAVEN NOT STIRRED 1960S COCKTAIL PARTY FUNDRAISER
November 5.
Help raise money and awareness for the Cancer Support Community on Thursday, November 5, from
6 to 8 p.m by joining Contra Costa Oncology at 18-8 Fine Men's Salon in Lafayette as we Shake, Stir and Shave! Tickets include appetizers provided by Rustic Tavern, two drinks, plus free shaves for the gents and makeup for the ladies! Dress in your swankiest 60s threads for your chance to win a $100 Visa card. Enter the raffle for amazing prizes. Click here to purchase tickets.
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SNEAK PEEK: BEDFORD CURATOR CARRIE LEDERER'S SHOW AT DVC
Check out the nature inspired gallery.
Carrie Lederer has been practicing and exhibiting her art for 30 years. Don't miss her current show taking place at DVC through November 25. Click here to learn more.
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2015 DIABLO FOOD AWARDS
The best of the East Bay dining scene.
In a year of standout chefs, dishes, and restaurants, these are the 19 winners that made the biggest impact. Click here to read more.
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SIDE DISH: CAPRESE SALAD AT BLUE LINE PIZZA IN DANVILLE
The perfect side to deep dish pizza.
Click here to read more about this caprese salad filled with ruby tomatoes, a blanket of basil, milky mozzarella and a clutch of mixed olives. Summer wanes, but there's still time to enjoy a fresh tomato.
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THE LIST: NOVEMBER EVENTS
Top East Bay events in November.
Participate in an ice-skating tradition, celebrate Gourmet East Bay, and more.
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GOURMET EAST BAY
November 21.
Twenty of the top restaurants throughout the East Bay will be featured at this year's Gourmet East Bay event. There will also be premier tastings, as well as wineries and breweries from Napa and the East Bay offering great pours amidst an exciting atmosphere and fantastic live music. Join us on November 21 at Broadway Plaza for a night of food, drinks, and fun! Click here to buy tickets. Sponsors include: BiRite Foodservice Distributors, Open Table, YELP and ABC7.
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A THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE THAT TEACHES THANKFULNESS
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Kerry Maunus and April George wanted to find a way to teach children to be grateful for what they have. A new Thanksgiving tradition was born with Turkey on the Table, which ultimately teaches thankfulness, one feather at a time. Click here to read more.
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CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL'S 26TH ANNUAL VISIONS OF CHRISTMAS
December 1-6.
Kick off your holiday season by enjoying one of five holiday teas, a fashion show, a community open house, and breakfast with Santa. All events feature a beautiful boutique and silent auction. Don't miss your chance to win one of five extravagant, spectacularly themed Christmas trees with fabulous prizes. Click here to register and learn more.
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SNEAK PEEK: NEW EXHIBIT AT LINDSAY WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
Admire wildlife art in this new exhibition.
Roger Hall's scientific collage illustration of "Bay Area Backyard Birds" is one of close to 30 graphic illustrations currently on exhibit at Lindsay Wildlife Museum which will be running until January 3. Click here to learn more.
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DISH: A COOKBOOK & A HOEDOWN
Our weekly food report.
Line dancing in Walnut Creek, hot deals at Wente Vineyards, and brunch at The Advocate. Click here for the full report.
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