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IN THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF
DIABLO
MAGAZINE

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.

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We have a new contest for you this month! Keep reading below for your chance to win tickets to see country music legend Carlene Carter. A lucky Diablo reader will receive two tickets to see the show for free.Good luck, and have a great week!

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BROADWAY PLAZA REVEALS 45 NEW RETAILERS
See who's coming to the soon-to-be renovated center!

Broadway Plaza is excited to announce 45 new retailers set to join the expanded and redeveloped shopping center!  New stores include fresh new brands and concepts, as well as some returning favorites. New retail starts to open as early as November 20, with more stores set to open next spring.
ADD IT TO YOUR HIGHLIGHT REEL
Sun Valley, Idaho.

A winter paradise famed for 3400 feet of quad-busting, crowd-free runs, craveable cuisine and artistic inspiration. With nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sun Valley and rooms starting at $100/night, now is the time to plan your journey. Click here and find out why Ski Magazine rated Sun Valley as the #2 ski destination in the West and #1 for overall satisfaction.
SHAVEN NOT STIRRED COCKTAIL PARTY
November 5.

Join Contra Costa Oncology tomorrow from 
6 to 8 p.m. at 18-8 Fine Men's Salon in Lafayette as we Shake, Stir and Shave! Tickets include Rustic Tavern appetizers, two glasses of beer or Wente Vineyards Wine, plus free shaves for the gents and makeup for the ladies! Come dressed in your best Mad Men attire for your chance to win a $100 Visa card. Enter the raffle for amazing prizes, like a two night stay at The Claremont. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Support Community. Click here to purchase tickets.
SAVE UP TO 20 % OFF BOTOX
AT DR. MARILYN KWOLEK'S
OPEN HOUSE
November 6.

Start your happy hour with us and save up to 20% off Botox™ at Dr. Kwolek's Open House, this Friday, November 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes while you watch Dr. Kwolek perform live patient Voluma™, Kybella™ and Excel V™ laser demonstrations. Space is limited; click here to RSVP. Look here first to start looking your best.
WINE & FOOD AFFAIR
November 7-8.

Join 100+ wineries for a weekend of wine and food parings in northern Sonoma County. Enjoy a weekend of exploring along the Wine Road, discovering new wineries, and making new friends.  Each winery will have a favorite recipe to share. All recipes are online so you can then create your favorite pairings at home!
Click here to learn more.
THANKSforGIVING SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER
Subscribe and 20% is donated to charity.

Subscribe to Diablo magazine and 20% of your subscription rate will be donated to the charity of your choice. For just $20, you can give subscriptions to your family and friends, and give to your favorite cause. Subscribe and use promo code: DONATE20. 
LAFAYETTE JUNIORS 22ND ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
November 7.

Shop pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, and gear, furniture, household goods, and much more on November 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early birds have a special entrance fee for $5 per adult from 7 to 8 a.m. Cash only. All sale proceeds benefit local non-profits that serve seniors, families and children in need. The sale is located at Our Saviors Lutheran Church at 1035 Carol Lane in Lafayette. Click here for more sale information.
WARREN MILLER MOVIE IN WALNUT CREEK
Chasing Shadows screens November 10.

Ski season's unofficial kickoff is the annual screening of the latest jaw-dropping film from Warren Miller Entertainment at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Click here for information about how you can see the 66th Warren Miller movie. 
ARE YOU READY TO LOVE EVERY VIEW OF YOU?
Coolsculpting eliminates stubborn fat without surgery or downtime..

The sooner you set up your consultation with Dr. Robert Aycock and his team, the sooner you'll see results in the mirror. Experience long-term results in those areas that have resisted all efforts through diet and exercise. Schedule your CoolSculpting consultation today. Call Dr. Aycock's Walnut Creek office at (925) 937-8377 or his Greenbrae office at (415) 925-1700. Click here for more information about his practice.
THE WEST COAST'S BEST FOOD AND WINE FESTIVALS.
Food, wine and sunshine.

These three over-the-top food and wine festivals are worth the trip out of town. Click here for the full report.
NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
November 11-15.

The ultimate celebration of film, food and wine, NVFF lights up the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga 
November 11-15. NVFF features 120 new independent films and studio sneak previews screening in 12 custom theaters.  Attendees interact with over 300 visiting filmmakers at screenings, Q&A sessions, and enjoy film panels and culinary demonstrations, wine tasting pavilions and wine strolls, the spectacular Festival Gala, Awards Ceremonies, an array of parties, VIP receptions, exclusive winemaker dinners, and more. Click here to learn more and here for highlights from NVFF 2014.  
5TH ANNUAL PHILANTHROPY AWARDS BREAKFAST
November 12.

The East Bay Leadership Council's Philanthropy Awards are an opportunity to honor community-minded leaders that make the East Bay more vibrant. The Awards will feature a keynote from Alice Waters, Owner of Chez Panisse & Founder of the Edible Schoolyard. Honorees include Safeway, Clif Bar & Company, Waters Moving & Storage Company, White Pony Express, Thomas J. Long Foundation, Thomas DeJonghe, Dr. Washington Burns, Christina Adams, Arlie Smith, and Sue Rainey. Registration and details are available by clicking here.
LIVING THROUGH A REMODEL FREE SEMINAR
November 12.

When it comes to remodeling your home, it's important to know exactly what to expect, and the specific steps you need to take in order to minimize the stress and disruption that occurs during the construction process. Allow Altera Design to put your minds at ease and educate you on the ins-and-outs of the remodeling process. Be prepared and avoid making costly mistakes. Click here for more details.
HELLER JEWELERS ANNIVERSARY SALE
November 12-14.

Heller Jewelers in San Ramon is celebrating 19 years of knowledgeable and caring service! In appreciation, we invite you to join us Thursday, November 12, through Saturday, November 14 for our One & Only Anniversary Sale and receive 20% off all in-stock inventory (except Rolex). Call (925) 904-0200 or click here to learn more about our special events.
FREE MOVIE: THE GODFATHER
Greatest "family" movie screens November 12 in Orinda.

Movie lovers are in for a huge treat on November 12, when Orinda Theatre Square, Diablo magazine, and Lamorinda Theatres host a free screening of Francis Ford Coppola's mafia masterpiece, The Godfather, at the historic Orinda Theatre. The screening is free-click here for more info about this must-see movie.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WHISKEY
Everything you need to know about this of-the-movement spirit.

Knock back our primer on this burgeoning spirit-and discover where to drink it-with help from East Bay bars, distillers, and restaurants. Click here for the full scoop.
SWING INTO THE HOLIDAYS
November 13-15.

Diablo Ballet opens their 22nd season with the 2015 edition of A Swingin' Holiday and More with the Diablo Ballet Swing Orchestra. Performances take place November 13-15, 2015 at the Del Valle Theatre in Walnut Creek. Call (925) 943-SHOW or click here for ticket information. All ticket holders are invited to mingle with the dancers at a dessert reception following each performance!
TALKING COOKBOOKS WITH RAKESTRAW'S MICHAEL BARNARD
Bringing his love of food into his bookstore.

Rakestraw Books owner Michael Barnard talks great cookbooks, feeding a crowd, and the Bay Area's obsession with food. Click here to learn more.
DISCOVER, LEARN AND EXPLORE: THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
November 15.

Discover why The Quarry Lane School is ranked among the top 1.5% of the best private schools in the nation at their upcoming Open House on Sunday, November 15. Their Open House is an excellent opportunity to explore their campus, meet and talk to faculty and staff and learn more about their award-winning academic programs. Call (925) 829-8000 to RSVP today or click here
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. 
SIDE DISH: THE RESTAURANT AT WENTE VINEYARDS' DEVILED EGGS
Coming out of the shell.

The humble egg has worked its way on to upscale dinner menus. Click here to read The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards take on this deviled classic.
WIN TICKETS TO SEE CARLENE CARTER
Country legend plays in Livermore on December 4.

Our friends at the Bankhead Theater have been booking an amazing string of concerts lately. On December 4, they have country music legend Carlene Carter coming-and a lucky Diablo reader will receive two tickets to see the show for free. Click here to enter for a chance to win.
DISH: ORINDA GETS A BREW PUB
Our weekly food report.

Orinda's Barbacoa closes to make way for a Pub; Whisky in San Ramon; Charlie Vollmar in Lafayette and Pan-Latin in Oakland. Click here for the full report. 
CELEBRATE NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY
Donut Wheel.

Celebrate with a classic treat from Livermore's longest-running doughnut shop. Click here to read more. 
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