A foodie’s guide to East County dining

There is plenty of culture in East County, and from that melting pot are served a variety of foods. Whether residents are in the mood for Mexican, American, Chinese, Japanese, Southern, Italian, or something else, East County carries a vast amount of food variety. Here are some restaurants with great food:

Celia’s Mexican Restaurant

Anyone looking for Mexican food can head to Celia’s. With reasonable prices and fabulous flavors, Celia’s is the right stop for a good meal. They also have a drink menu that will turn a dinner into a fiesta.

Smith’s Landing

Smith’s Landing in Antioch is the selfproclaimed “quintessential waterfront dining experience” on the Delta. The restaurant offers picturesque views of the water in

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925-634-1441 addition to a menu that has a little bit of everything – from pasta dishes and steaks to appetizers and wild seafood.

Sweeney’s Restaurant

For those who favor Italian, this is the place for you. Located in downtown Brentwood, Sweeney’s is the place to go for a lovely sit-down anniversary, birthday, or simple celebration dinner. Sweeney’s offers a fine dining experience for decent prices paired with tasty food.

Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill

For the fans of Italian cuisine, Cap’s also is an option for Friday Date Night. With pasta, meat dishes, calzones, fish dishes and desserts, Cap’s is the place to go for a fabulous time. Their Banana Fosters are flaming good, and their pasta is so tasty it’s pre-pasta-rous.

Zephyr Grill & Bar

American food could easily be described as hearty and filling. If you’re looking for something that meets these standards, check out Zephyr Grill & Bar in downtown Brentwood on First Street. An upscale dining experience with a comfortable atmosphere, Zephyr is perfect for an evening date or friendly sit-down burger. With tasty food and alcohol, it is a good place to have a good time with a good meal.

Shirasoni

Dinner and a show is always a great combination. With the options of regular table dining or sitting in front of a grill, Shirasoni is the place to try delicious PanAsian cuisine. The staff is friendly and the food is marvelous, ensuring a great time as you enjoy your meal.

Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill

If you ever want to head to the bar on a Friday night to watch the Warriors dominate the court or the Giants or the A’s on the baseball field, consider Tailgaters. With locations in Brentwood and Antioch, great food, good drinks, and a friendly staff, one is sure to have an awesome experience at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill.

Samurai Teppanyaki

Sushi Bar

The staff at Samurai Teppanyaki Sushi Bar pride themselves on providing excellent service, their authentic Japanese Teppanyaki and sushi dinner shows, according to owner Stan Lee. The Antioch-based restaurant provides a fun, friendly, and family-oriented experience with its pleasant, modern Japanese atmosphere and variety of teppanyaki dishes such as steak, chicken, seafood and vegetables prepared with fresh ingredients right before guests’ eyes as well as a wide variety of sushi rolls for every taste.

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This Week’s Events

Friday, April 21

Movies in the Park

The city of Brentwood’s Movies in the Park series is showing the 1998 film A Bug’s Life in City Park at 790 Second St. from 8-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 22

Friends of the Brentwood Library

Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library is hosting their bi-annual used book sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m in the Community Room of the Brentwood Public Library at 104 Oak St. From 2-3 p.m. Friends of the Brentwood Library members will provide bags customers can fill for $7.

Liberty Auto Club Sunrise Car Show

The Liberty High School Auto Club is hosting a car show at Independence High School at 929 Second St. The car gate opens at 7 a.m. and the show starts at 10 a.m. Registration is $30 in advance and at the gate, and all vehicles are welcome. For more information and to register, visit http://bit.ly/3ZW58XY

National Take Back Day

The Brentwood Police Department, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office Delta Station/ Discovery Bay Annex, both at at 9100 Brentwood Blvd. and the Antioch Police Department, at 300 L St., are participating in National Take Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. National Take Back Day aims to provide safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. The Brentwood and Discovery Bay locations are a free drive-through in front of the police department, and the Antioch event will take place in the department lobby. For more information on the Brentwood Police event, contact Lindzie E. Laughridge at llaughridge@brentwoodca.gov or (925) 809-7778.

On the Horizon

Saturday, April 29

Louisiana Crawfish Boil

The Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St., is hosting a crawfish boil. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner starts at 6. The event will also feature baskets that will be raffled off. Tickets are $40 per person with limited availability. The fundraiser will go to support their veterans outreach programs as well as the group’s plans to build an outside patio. For more information, call (925) 437-9536 or email bvmb2023@gmail.com

Cruisin’ with Christ Car Show

All God’s Children Christian School and the Delta Presbyterian Church are hosting a car show from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event will include awards, raffles, food trucks, local vendors, photo opportunities and music. Entry is a $50 donation, and the first 30 entries will receive gift bags. For more information, contact Michelle Jones at (707) 7047215 or email mjones.agccarshow@gmail.com

To register your vehicle, visit https://bit.ly/3A625lG

Retro Summer Block Party

The Oakley Youth Advisory Council is hosting the first summer block party at 6 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza at 3231 Main St. The event will feature games like giant Jenga and cornhole, and music. The original Jumanji film will begin when it gets dark. For more information, call (925) 625-7041.

Arbor

Day Celebration

The city of Brentwood is hosting an Arbor Day celebration in Miwok Park near Regal Drive from 9 a.m.-noon. Residents are invited to sign-up to plant trees, spread mulch and pick up trash. For more information and to register, visit https://bit. ly/3GLLsiU

Saturday, May 6

Oakley Senior Center Car Show

The Oakley Senior Center is hosting their annual car show at 215 Second St. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event showcases antique and collector cars, trucks and motorcycles. Ribbons and awards will be given for Best of Show. The deadline to register is April 25. For more information and to register, call 925-626-7223.

Sunday, May 7

Brentwood Literary Stroll

The Friends of the Brentwood Library is hosting a literary stroll from 1-4 p.m. in downtown Brentwood. The event features 10 authors – Rosie Bank, Michael Barrington, T.L. Bequette , Mark Clifford, Jim Hamilton, Carol Jensen, Josephine Mele, Dana Mentink, Dorothy J. Wilson and Dallas Woodburn – from different restaurants and businesses throughout downtown. Check-in tables will be at the corner of First and Chestnut streets and on the corner of Second and Oak streets. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at https://bit. ly/3MPH9GR.

Wednesday, May 10

Senior Health and Wellness Expo

Cogir of Brentwood at 150 Cortona Way and the Laura Nelson Real Estate Team is hosting a health and wellness expo for seniors from 10 a.m.-noon. The expo will include informational resources from Suncrest Hospice, who will provide blood pressure checks, Med Solutions, who will provide walker and wheelchair checks, the Brentwood Police Department, Bass Medical, The Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center, The Key Hom Care, Kaleidoscope, Family Matters and Accent Care Home Health. The event will feature giveaways and snacks. For more information, contact Edrienne Baebler at ebaebler@cogirusa.com or (619) 339-3474.

Friday, May 12

Mamapalooza

The Downtown Brentwood Coalition and the Tracy Nelson Team is hosting the Mother’s Day- inspired event Mamapalooza in downtown Brentwood from 6-9 p.m. The event will feature live music, photo opportunities, giveaways and raffles and will have 17 participating stops. Tickets are $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3GPp1cl

Saturday, May 13

Rotary Club of Oakley Foundation Gala 2023

The Oakley Club of Rotary is hosting their fourth annual gala at La Grande Estates at 1799 Carpenter Road from 5:30-10 p.m. The theme for this year’s gala is “An Evening Under the Stars.” The event will feature entertainment by DJ Brandon, raffles, a silent, live, and dessert auction, along with a door prize. Tickets are $65 and includes dinner and dancing. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/3KrKsmc

Saturday, May 20

Los Vaqueros Reservoir

25th Anniversary Open House

The Contra Costa Water District is hosting a free open house for the Los Vaquero Reservoir’s 25th anniversary from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center at 19 Walnut Blvd. The event will feature information on how Los Vaqueros operates, a shuttle trip to the top of the Los Vaqueros Dam, a nature hike, an augmented reality sandbox along with other family-friendly activities. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit http://bit.ly/3JYSp0E

Annual Kustoms and Klassics Car Show

The Discovery Bay Community Foundations is hosting their annual Kustoms and Klassics car show at the Marina Bar & Grill at 5879 Marina Road from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Special guest will be

Erik Estrada, best known from the TV series CHIPs. Car show entry is $35. For more information and to register for the event, visit http://bit.ly/3zNcClt

Ongoing Events

East County Rotary Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https:// www.brentwoodrotary94513.com Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit http://rotaryclubofoakley.com Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, visit http://www.antiochrotaryclub.com/. The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org/.

Delta Informal Gardeners

Monthly Meetings

Delta Informal Gardeners encourages local residents to join them at their local meeting at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. This months meeting will be Lori Caldwell.

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/ Oakley: The Oakley Lions Club meets the fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center, for more information, visit https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/ Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd. Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit:https:// discoverybaylions.com/who-we-are/meetings/ Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://e-clubhouse. org/sites/byron_delta/

Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus meets on Tuesdays from 7- 9 p.m. at Brentwood Community United Methodist Church on 809 Second St. It is open to all ages and abilities as they prepare for their spring season. For more information visit http://bit.ly/3lsKIHP8

Oakley Senior Center

Food Distribution

The Oakley Senior Center at 215 2nd St. gives out free food every Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. Residents are asked to bring their own grocery bags.

ACA Women’s Group

The ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) Women’s Group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, contact Cici at 530-306-7034.

Widow and Widower Grief Support Group

A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.

Free ESL Classes

The nonprofit organization Opportunity Junction hosts free online English as a Second Language courses online through Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. or 7:30-9 p.m. The classes are intended to help attendees learn to speak, write and read in English or improve their English. For more information, call 925-776-1133. To apply, visit https://sforce.co/3KdEfac

Coffee with Carolyn

Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by The Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. The location is at the Kaleidoscope Sacred Garden behind the Byron United Methodist Church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron). For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.

Nonprofit offers Health Care

Career Courses

The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes began in September. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction. secure.force.com/apply/HCP

Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting

Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.

Discovery Bay Corvette Club Meetings

The nonprofit Discovery Bay Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, Bilge Room. The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of owning and driving America’s sports car. For more information, drop by a meeting or contact the membership vice president at 925-341-9433. For more information on the club, visit www.discoverybaycorvetteclub.com

East County 4-H Club Meetings

Oakley: The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta.org

The Delta-Diablo 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m at 3840 Brown Road in Oakley. For more information contact Megan and Tiffany at deltadiablo@contracosta4h.org, Brentwood: The Brentwood 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m at the Knightsen Farm Center located on 3020 2nd Street. For more information, contact Angela at brentwood@contracosta4h. org Knightsen: The Knightsen 4-H Club has monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m at Knightsen Elementary School located at 1923 Delta Road. 4-H members are girls and boys ages 5–19 years old.

California Striped Bass Association

West Delta Chapter Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sportsmen Yacht Club, 3301 Wilbur Ave., Antioch. For more information, call Moe Adams five days before meeting at 916-529-1192. For more information, visit www.csbadeltachapter.org