Summer 2015 YUM! Guide

A Local Guide to Good Food CLAYTON • CONCORD • LAMORINDA • MARTINEZ • PLEASANT HILL • WALNUT CREEK

Dining • Outdoor Concerts • Performing Arts

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Wence’s Restaurant offers freshly prepared and artfully presented California cuisine, we are a small family run and owned business where we believe even the smallest detail matters to ensure every customer is pleased and eager to return.

Brunch • Lunch • Dinner Monday-Friday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Yum! is a collaborative effort by the publishers of the Concord and Clayton Pioneer newspapers and the Community Focus. Our goal is to bring you the best in current outdoor entertainment and dining in our communities.

Yum! is a seasonal guide published four times a year. Support our local events and restaurants and see why this is one of the best places to live, work and well, Yum! TAMARA STEINER Editor & Publisher

Clayton & Concord Pioneer Pleasant Hill • Concord • Martinez Lafayette • Walnut Creek

INSIDE CLAYTON ACTIVITIES

Concerts in The Grove pages.....................................................6, 7 Fourth of July Festivities page.......................................................9 DINING American Ed’s Mudville Grill page.......................................................23 Moresi’s Chophouse page.......................................................23 Deli Canesa’s Brooklyn Deli page.......................................................8 Italian La Veranda Café page.......................................................8 Pizza Skipolini’s Pizza page.......................................................22 Live Music Clayton Club Saloon page.......................................................8

CONCORD ACTIVITIES

Fourth of July Festivities page.......................................................9 Todos Santos Park Music Series page.......................................................10 Concord Pavilion page.......................................................11 DINING Breakfast/Lunch Bay Leaf Café page ......................................................11 Sandwiches Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop page.......................................................11 Fish ‘n Chips Scousers page.......................................................8

925.672.0500 tamara@claytonpioneer.com claytonpioneer.com concordpioneer.com

Pizza Skipolini’s Pizza page.......................................................22

LAMORINDA ACTIVITIES

Fourth of July Festivities page.......................................................9 Art and Wine Festival page.......................................................12 Moraga Summer Concert Series page.......................................................13 Cal Shakes Theater page.......................................................13 Orinda Concert and Movies page.......................................................13

MARTINEZ ACTIVITIES

Fourth of July Festivities page.......................................................9 Annual Bay Area Blues Festival page.......................................................14 Fridays on the Main page.......................................................15 DINING BBQ Beaver Creek Smokehouse page.......................................................16 Thai Lemongrass page.......................................................16 Mexican Cinco De Mayo page.......................................................16 Deli Main Street Deli page.......................................................16 Coffee House Barrelista Coffee House page.......................................................16 Breakfast/Lunch Copper Skillet Courtyard page.......................................................15

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PLEASANT HILL ACTIVITIES

Fourth of July Festivities page.......................................................9 Sunset by the Lake Concerts page.......................................................18 Downtown Plaza Concerts page.......................................................19 Annual Blues & Brews Festival page.......................................................19 DINING American Jack’s Restaurant and Bar page.......................................................1, 24 Jack’s Taps page ......................................................1, 24 Wence’s Restaurant page............................................................ 3 Burgers Five Guys Burgers and Fries page............................................................ 4 Japanese/Sushi Kobe Japan Restaurant page............................................................ 2 Mediterranean Yalla page............................................................ 22

WALNUT CREEK ACTIVITIES

Summer Sounds Outside Lesher page.......................................................20 Summer Concert Series page.......................................................21 Annual Walnut Festival page.......................................................21 DINING Pizza Skipolini’s Pizza page............................................................ 22 Sushi/Japanese Hamachi Restaurant and Lounge page............................................................ 21

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CLAYTON

Concerts in The Grove Saturdays 6 to 8:30pm, The Grove Park, 6100 Main St. in Downtown Clayton July 4 - Plan B

August 15 - Fundamentals

An eight piece band that regularly packs them in,

A high-energy stage show with three dynamic

Plan B is best known for their diverse play list and

lead vocalists, the hottest horn players around

versatile instrumentation. Celebrating the music

and a super tight four-piece rhythm section per-

of Creedence, Stones, Adele, Cake, Pearl Jam,

forming hits from Michael Jackson, Earth Wind &

Talking Heads and more.

Fire and Beyoncé to Journey and Bon Jovi.

July 18 - Loose Blues

August 29 - Forejour

Dynamite vocals and searing leads backed by a

Forejour pays tribute to the music of the ‘80s

solid rhythm section that plays rockin’ blues, rock

mega bands Foreigner & Journey. Forejour’s

‘n roll, R&B, and rockin’ country.

unique combination of two beloved multi-plati-

August 1 - Diamond Dave Entertaining Bay Area audiences for over 20 years,

num selling bands keeps audiences on their feet for the entire two-hour show.

Diamond Dave is truly one of Clayton’s favorites.

September 12 - East Bay Mudd

He covers classics from Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Justin

Put on your dancing shoes. This 10-piece cover

Timberlake and Lady Gaga. As an added bonus,

dance band with a powerful four-man horn

Dave’s daughters, Kelly & Kaitland will join him

section, will keep you dancing all night long with

again this year.

their upbeat and commanding take on contemporary classics, soul, funk and R&B tunes.

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Concerts in The Grove Thursdays 7 to 8:30pm, The Grove, 6100 Main St. in Downtown Clayton July 2 – The Relyks

August 20 – PhD’s

Four musicians create a unique sound with songs

Contemporary blend of R&B, Latin, oldies, stand-

that have a place in history as well as the heart.

ards and jazz.

August 6 – Jam Daddy

September 3 – Crossman Country

A local band that is fast becoming one of the Bay

Classic country with a unique blend of southern

Area’s premier acts for authentic renditions of rock

rock and R&B.

and roll, blues and pop.

For more band information, go to www.cityofclayton.org

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Festivities

FOURTH OF JULY Clayton Pancake Breakfast 7 - 10am At Endeavor Hall from 7-10am.

Breakfast is $6 for adults and $4 for kids.

Parade 10am After breakfast, head on over to Main Street. No advance entry is needed for the Kiddie Parade – just show up by 10am at the flagpole with decorated bikes, trikes, scooters and the family dog.

Concord 5K Run & Walk 8am Concord Police Association presents the 6th Annual Stars & Stripes 5K Run & Walk at Todos Santos Plaza, Downtown Concord.

All proceeds from this race benefit Monument Crisis Center and Bay Area Crisis Nursery.

Parade 10am Route begins at Mt. Diablo High on Grant St., going south to wrap around Todos Santos Park and returning to Mt. Diablo High via Galindo St. Home Town Picnic 4pm The gates will open for the 2nd Annual 4th of July Festival with a kids’ carnival, food booths, vendor exhibits, and live entertainment on stage.

Fireworks 9pm The day will conclude with a fireworks display at Mt. Diablo High School. Music provided by Evolution, The Ultimate Tribute to Journey.

Martinez Pancake Breakfast 8am-10am Sponsored by Roxx on Main, 627 Main St. Flag Raising 9-9:15am Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward St.

Hometown Parade 10am Parade begins at Court St. & Main St. and ends at Alhambra Ave. & Main St. Over 40 entries including many community groups will march down Main Street.

Fireworks 9:15pm Fireworks will light up the night at Martinez Shoreline Park.

Beginning around 9:30pm.

Moraga Fun family festivities held all day at the Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga.

Event Schedule • Pancake Breakfast 8-10am • Dog Parade 9am • Community Booths 9am-1pm • Children’s Bike Parade 10:30am • Old- Fashioned Kids Games 11am • Family Magic Show 12:30-1pm • Inflatable Jumpies 10am-4pm • Food Booths 11am-8pm • Music by the FUNdamentals 7pm • Fireworks 9:15pm

Orinda Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10am The Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Pancake Breakfast in the park at the Community Center, 28 Orinda Way. Flag Raising Ceremony 7:55am At the flagpole in front of the Community Center.

Haley’s Run for a Reason 8am Participants meet in front of the Community Center.

Orinda Library Book Sale 9am Friends of the Orinda Library book sale in library breezeway, 26 Orinda Way. Parade 10am Parade route begins at the Orinda Theater on Moraga Way to Camino Pablo and then to Orinda Way.

Community Activities 11:30 - 1:30pm The festivities continue to grow year after year with fun activities for children from a Hot Wheels Race to balloon animals to making things at the Home Depot booth. All activities are held at the Community Park, 28 Orinda Way.

Pleasant Hill Firecracker 5K Fun Run 8am The 5K Fun Run plus a 100-yard dash for little ones begins at 45 Crescent Drive. Go to phjuly4.com for updated information.

Parade 9:30am Floats, marching bands, decorated vehicles, equestrian units, old-time automobile clubs, and just about every kind of local club and organization. The route loops around downtown via Crescent Dr., Contra Costa Blvd. and Cleaveland Rd. Fun at the Park 10:30am Entertainment, food vendors, children’s games, a petting zoo, and activities at Pleasant Hill Park.

The Spray Ground and swimming pools will be open and are free to kids from 11am-1pm.

Fireworks 9pm Come to College Park High School for dinner and stay for an amazing show. Slow Hand Barbeque and Cold Stone Creamery will sell food and desserts.

The band, Public Eye, will be back by popular demand.

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CONCORD

Todos Santos Park Music and Market Series

Thursday evening Farmers’ Market 4-8pm, Music 6:30-8pm, 2151 Salvio Street, Concord July 9 Zepparella, the All Female Zeppelin Powerhouse July 16 James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash Celebrating the Life and Music of the Man in Black

August 20 Foreverland, an Electrifying 14-Piece Tribute to Michael Jackson August 27 Native Elements, Reggae/Caribbean Beat

July 23 Long Train Runnin’ , a Tribute to the Doobie Brothers

September 3 The RaveUps, a Live Tribute to the 1960’s Yardbirds

July 30 Aja Vu, the Music of Steely Dan

September 10 Lafayette Studio Big Band, Seventeen Piece Count Basie Style Jazz Orchestra

August 6 Superlicious, High Energy ‘80s Party August 13 Patrón, a Shot of Latin Music

September 17 The Best Intentions, Motown Mania

Tuesday Night Blues Music 6:30-8pm, 2151 Salvio St, Concord July 7 The Delta Wires, Hot-wired Big Band Harmonica & Horns Blues

July 28 Loose Blues, Rockin’ Blues for the East Bay and Beyond

July 14 David Landon, Blues Guitarist Extraordinaire

August 4 Charged Particles, Plugged-in Jazz with a Spark

July 21 Alvon Johnson, Vallejo Blues: “The Real Deal”

August 11 Annie Sampson, Concord’s own Blues and Soul Diva

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Concord Pavilion 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord July 3 California Symphony: July 3 Spectacular

August 4 Fall Out Boy, Wiz Khalifa & Hoodie Allen

July 7 Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson

August 7 Menzel

July 9 Van Halen & Kenny Wayne Shepherd

August 14 Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill & Rae Sremmurd

July 15 Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire

August 26 Slipknot, Lamb of God & Bullet For My Valentine

July 18 Sublime with Rome & Rebelution

September 6 KBLX Hot Summer Night: LL Cool J, Bell Biv Devoe, Salt-n-Pepa & Naughty By Nature

July 21 5 Seconds of Summer

September 20 Counting Crows

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LAMORINDA

The Lafayette Chamber’s Art & Wine Festival

September 19, 10am-7pm & September 20, 10am-6pm, Downtown Lafayette, Mt. Diablo Blvd.

This event is held each year on the third weekend in September and is the largest event in Lamorinda and one of the three biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Over 100,000 visitors attend, strolling among the art and handmade crafts, sampling foods from top local restaurants and enjoying quality wines and microbrews. Non-stop musical entertainment on four stages throughout the weekend helps spark the block party ambiance. The “Premium Wine Pavilion” offers tastes of some of the world’s finest wines. The event also includes a KIDS ZONE and a Local Artists Alley.

For more information visit www.lafayettefestival.com

California Shakespeare Theater

Bruns Amphitheater, 100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda Life Is a Dream

The Mystery of Irma Vep

By Pedro Calderón de la Barca Translated and Adapted by Nilo Cruz Directed by Loretta Greco July 8–August 2

By Charles Ludlam Directed by Jonathan Moscone August 12–September 6

Virgins To Villains My Journey Through Shakespeare’s Women Written and Performed by Robin Goodrin Nordli July 20 (one night only)

King Lear

By William Shakespeare Directed by Amanda Dehnert September 16–October 11

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Moraga Summer Concert Series Thursdays 6 to 8:30pm, Moraga Park, 1149 Moraga Road, Moraga Enjoy the free concert while the kids play in the park on Thursday evenings at Moraga Commons.

Bring blankets or lawn chairs to the grassy hillside in front of the band shell. The volunteers of the Moraga Park and Recreation Foundation will even cook dinner for you. The Snack Bar opens at 6pm.

July 4 FUNdamentals - Rockin’ Dance Band (7pm concert)

August 6 Chris Gardner Band - Country/Western

July 9 Mixed Nuts - Decades of Rock

August 13 Spazmatics - 80’s Rock & Dance

July 16 Mania - Beatles Tribute Band

August 20 Houserockers - Cover & Dance Band

July 23 Stealin’ Chicago - Stealy Dan-Chicago Tribute

September 26 Pear Festival - TBA

July 30 Foreverland Band - Michael Jackson Tribute

For more information visit www.moragaparks.org

Orinda Concerts and Movies in the Park Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30pm concerts, Thursday Movies, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda Orinda Concerts in the Park Concerts start at 6:30pm unless otherwise indicated.

July 7 Floorshakers - Funk Soul & Rock n’ Roll

July 26 Opera in the Park Sunday 4-6pm - Opera

July 14 Lamorinda Idol with Arts in Bloom 5pm - Variety

August 4 Little Dog 2 – Pop & Rock

July 21 West Grand Boulevard – Motown & Rhythm & Blues

August 11 Cami Thompson, 6-8pm – Big Band Jazz

Orinda Movies in the Park Movies start at dusk.

July 9 The Boxtrolls

A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.

July 23 Big Hero 6

The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

August 6 Maleficent

A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land.

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The 5th Annual Bay Area Blues Festival September 26 & 27, 10am - 6pm, Downtown Martinez

This festival is a merger of two great events, the Downtown Martinez Italian Street Painting Festival and San Francisco’s Polk Street Blues Festival.

The event features amazing Blues music on two stages, arts and crafts exhibitors, gourmet food booths, local restaurants, community booths, hands on kids’ activities and rides, a farmers’ market, bistro style seating areas, craft beer and fine wines, and street painting artists that will create spectacular chalk art with an area for kids to create their designs and have some creative fun.

If people are looking to escape the crowded big city and want to enjoy a warm, friendly neighborhood atmosphere Downtown Martinez is the place. This event is held rain or shine.

For more information visit www.bayareabluesfestival.com

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Fridays on the Main & Market Every Friday through September 11

Featuring a farmers’ market on the 800 block of Main St. from 4 - 8pm. Cool Cars & Music on the 600 & 700 blocks of Main St. from 6-8pm. Free to attend and the restaurants are open.

First Fridays

First Friday of the month through September 11 In addition to Fridays on the Main and Market, a “Blast for the Past” dance party with live music is held from 6-8pm the first Friday of each month. All ages are welcome. Wine and craft beer available for guests 21 and older. Retro attire is encouraged.

For more information visit www.fridaysonthemain.com

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Outdoor Concerts

PLEASANT HILL

Sunset by the Lake Summer Concerts

Every other Sunday, 6 to 8pm, by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane July 5 - Extra Large

August 16 - The Groove Doctors

Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County nine

The Groove Doctors are a fantastic dance party band

times running, Extra Large splices together funk

that has been playing together since 2000. People of

gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and

all ages are sure to get up and dance to Disco/Funk,

classic California rock vigor. Food Vendor: Drewski’s

Motown/Soul, Classic Rock, or current hits. Food

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July 19 - Fast Times

August 30 - East Bay Mudd

Fast Times plays the top dance hits of the ‘80s, the ultimate decade of decadence. From A-Ha to The Cure, from Madonna to Young MC, every song is an instantly recognizable ‘80s hit. Food Vendor: Pizza My Way.

August 2 - MoFo Party Band The MoFo Party Band has come a long way from their Central California beginnings, thrilling audiences worldwide in venues of all sizes. The band has shared the stage with blues legends BB King, James Cotton, Little Milton, Bo Diddley, Los Lobos, Huey Lewis, Tommy Castro and many others. Food Vendor: Steel Smokin’ BBQ.

The Bay Area’s number one entertainment is East Bay Mudd. This dynamic band has been thrilling audiences and dancers all over the Bay Area for years with their upbeat and powerful take on Soul, Funk and R&B classics. Food Vendor: United Bites

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September 6 - The Big Jangle

This Bay Area band is dedicated to playing all things Tom Petty and the songs he covers live, by The Traveling Wilburys, The Byrds and Stevie Nicks.

Comprised of seasoned musicians located in the East Bay, you will be guaranteed a great musical and dancing experience.

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Downtown Plaza Concert Series

Third Thursdays of the month, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Downtown Plaza (next to Jacks & Sweet Tomatoes) Free Summer Concerts and premium wine tent sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce.

July 16 Innersoul performs sophisticated R&B / Old School dance music.

August 20 David Martin’s House Party performs fun, upbeat party music.

September 17 The Fundamentals perform “Red Hot Rockin’ Soul”

For more concert information, visit www.shopdowntownpleasanthill.com

6th Annual Blues and Brews Festival

July 17, 6 - 9pm (Pre-Party Concert) & July 18, 12 - 6pm, Pleasant Hill Park, 147 Gregory Lane Friday’s Pre-Party Concert will have food, beer and wine available for purchase.

Saturday, a day of beer tasting, delicious food and free music including the Chris Cain Band, Frankie G. & the Conviction, Spinout, Caroompas Room and The Used Blues Band. Purchase tickets for the Craft Beer Tasting (Saturday only). Food available for purchase, no outside alcohol allowed. Event is held rain or shine. Please, no pets.

For more information, visit www.bluesandbrewsfestival.com

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WALNUT CREEK

Summer Sounds Outside the Lesher Center Various Dates, 5:30 - 7pm, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek July 9 - Phat Strad

nominated, self-produced music videos have

America’s original female rock electric string

been viewed by millions on YouTube.

quartet, based in Las Vegas and performing live all over the world. At the core of their music is a lifetime of classical training, real musicianship, and respect for the 400-year-old art form that is the string quartet. At the forefront of their stage performance is stunning beauty, rockin’ guitar-pedal artistry, groovy improvisation, and some good old Las Vegas flair.

July 30 - Mic Gillette Band Original songs mixed with rock and country tunes, with their own style and finesse, from the 50s, 60s and 70s . Mic Gillette is the world-renowned trumpet and trombone player who has appeared on countless CDs and record albums, spanning five decades, for some of the biggest names in the business, including a dozen

July 23 - Anderson & Roe Piano Duo

members of the Rock and Ross Hall of Fame.

Known for their adrenalized performances,

After touring for many years with Tower of Power

original compositions and notorious music

he decided to settle down with his family. He

videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe

has since began a program called, “Music in the

are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for

Schools” to help struggling music programs na-

the 21st century. Their recent album When Words

tionwide to keep their doors open. He continues

Fade was released to critical acclaim in 2012

to teach, record, arrange and play live gigs in

and spent over a dozen weeks at the top of the

Northern California with the Mic Gillette Band.

Billboard Classical Charts. Their Emmy

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Summer Concert Series & Thursday Block Party Thursdays, 6 - 8:30pm, Stanfords Parking Lot, 1300 South Main Street, Broadway Plaza

Get ready to dance the night away three nights in August. Come early and spend some time at the Block Party, grab a drink and get something to eat.

Block Party: 6 - 7pm • Live Concert: 7 - 8:30pm August 6 Petty Theft

August 20 Journey Revisited

August 13 The Unauthorized Rolling Stones

The 78th Annual Walnut Festival

September 24 - 27, Heather Farm Park, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek The Walnut Festival is a four-day festival with family-friendly entertainment, two stages of live music, a large carnival with more than 30 rides and 40 vendors, exciting games, food and beverages and a Specialty Beer Garden. On Saturday and Sunday there will be free fishing for kids in the Heather Farm lake from 7 - 11am.

September 24 Hours are: 5-10pm

September 26 Hours are: 11am-11pm

September 25 Hours are: 5-11pm

September 27 11am-6pm

For information visit: www.thewalnutfestival.org

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