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Specialty's Café & Bakery, headquartered in Pleasanton, going out of businessSpecialty's Cafe & Bakery, a restaurant brand headquartered in Pleasanton and operating more than 50 locations in three states,...
Original post made on May. 16, 2020Last comment by Matthew, on Jun 1, 2020 at 6:53 am | 10 comments | 88698 Views
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Readers Choice 2012The tallies are in for the Pleasanton Weekly Readers Choice 2012 contest with a total of 26,365 confirmed votes. Thanks for...
Original post made on May. 15, 2013Last comment by Cholo, on Jun 19, 2013 at 12:28 pm | 5 comments | 36608 Views
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Black Bear Diner opens Monday in PleasantonBlack Bear Diner will open its newest California restaurant Monday in Pleasanton, offering its famous breakfast specials...
Original post made on Dec. 7, 2013Last comment by Diner, on Dec 13, 2013 at 12:43 am | 23 comments | 22109 Views
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Eddie Papa's owner's dream coming true: A restaurant on Main StreetThe prestigious and elegant Pleasanton Hotel is returning to the downtown dining scene. Ed Westmoreland, who owns Eddie Papa's...
Original post made on Aug. 30, 2018Last comment by Hansen Curious, on Sep 12, 2018 at 10:47 am | 25 comments | 21304 Views
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Pleasanton: Barone's Restaurant shutting down for good after nearly 30 yearsBarone's Restaurant, known for offering quaint fine dining downtown, recently announced that it will be shutting its doors...
Original post made on Nov. 8, 2022Last comment by MELANIE HENRY, on Nov 16, 2022 at 1:20 pm | 2 comments | 19848 Views
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'Sneak Peek' shows Paragon Outlets nearing completionThe developers of Paragon Outlets led the media and selected guests on an hour-long "sneak peek" of the 120-store shopping...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2012Last comment by Just.Me, on Sep 5, 2012 at 7:44 pm | 3 comments | 19792 Views
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Sweet Tomatoes permanently closing all restaurants, including Hopyard locationThe Sweet Tomatoes restaurant on Hopyard Road in Pleasanton has shuttered for good after corporate officials announced last...
Original post made on May. 14, 2020Last comment by Get past the denial stage, on May 17, 2020 at 11:39 am | 35 comments | 19583 Views
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35 new stores opening in August as Livermore's Outlet center expandsLivermore's outlet center at El Charro Road and I-580, now renamed San Francisco Premium Outlets, will open a new 185,000...
Original post made on Aug. 13, 2015Last comment by Armanda, on Oct 14, 2015 at 3:25 pm | 4 comments | 17663 Views
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Stacey's Under New ManagementI just saw the sign saying "new management". Does anyone know if the menu will change? Where did Stacy go?...
Original post made by Wanda on Jul. 13, 2010Last comment by Debbie of Concord, on Oct 17, 2016 at 6:00 pm | 35 comments | 17256 Views
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Beer, wine garden on tap before Planning Commission tonightA picturesque two story building on lower Main Street that was built in 1938 as an upscale family home is about to become...
Original post made on Aug. 27, 2014Last comment by George, on Aug 28, 2014 at 2:33 pm | 33 comments | 16127 Views
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An American classic: Pleasanton restaurateur wins James Beard AwardSome have called him "The General." Others, "The King of Tacos." But now, Pleasanton resident Miguel Jara has a new moniker...
Original post made on Jun. 8, 2017Last comment by ValleyJoe, on Jun 20, 2017 at 9:46 pm | 15 comments | 15795 Views
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Planners OK McKay's Taphouse on Main StreetThe Pleasanton Planning Commission, with the support of the Pleasanton Downtown Association, has approved a bid by Barbara...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2014Last comment by Map, on Mar 3, 2015 at 7:37 am | 20 comments | 13202 Views
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Letters: Zachary's Pizza updateI wanted to take a moment to reach out to friends and neighbors in our community to clarify the progress and evolution of...
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2018Last comment by js, on Dec 6, 2018 at 7:30 am | 13 comments | 12690 Views
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Chick-fil-A opens Pleasanton restaurant ThursdayAtlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc., a family owned and privately held restaurant company, will open its first Tri-Valley eatery...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2016Last comment by AR15, on Nov 16, 2016 at 9:41 am | 2 comments | 12375 Views
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Main Street Brewery is now like a strip club?We have long taken friends from out of town and even younger ones over the years to the Main Street Brewery for good music,...
Original post made by Chris on Dec. 20, 2009Last comment by Bill, on Jan 23, 2010 at 1:16 am | 49 comments | 11591 Views
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Much in store for Stoneridge mallChanges are afoot at Stoneridge Shopping Center. If you've frequented the mall over the past couple of weeks, you may have...
Original post made on Mar. 2, 2008Last comment by chris, on May 29, 2008 at 10:50 am | 20 comments | 11294 Views
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Mountaiin Mikes Showdown...It's On!So I saw the other day that Mountain Mikes next to Nob Hill and Togos has all you can eat salad, pizza and desert for $5.99...
Original post made by I. Eaton Moore on May. 11, 2009Last comment by I. Eaton Moore, on May 15, 2009 at 8:26 pm | 11 comments | 10911 Views
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Rount Table Main Steet Closed??I just heard that Round Table on Main has closed - does anyone know why? Very sad that we lose yet another great place for...
Original post made by Mary on Jun. 12, 2013Last comment by Rob, on Oct 26, 2013 at 11:33 pm | 34 comments | 10731 Views
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California Pizza Kitchen now downstairs at StoneridgeCalifornia Pizza Kitchen opened a full-service restaurant at Stoneridge Shopping Center this week, moving from a second floor...
Original post made on Sep. 1, 2011Last comment by Jaca, on Sep 1, 2011 at 7:01 pm | 5 comments | 10500 Views
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Forno VecchiaHas anyone been to this restaurant that recently opened where Amarone was?...
Original post made by Susan on Dec. 1, 2010Last comment by Alberto, on May 16, 2011 at 8:57 am | 20 comments | 9993 Views
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