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A foodie’s guide to the best East County dining Editor’s note: This selection of local eateries was originally published in The Press’ 2023 Welcome Magazine
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Chinese, Japanese, Southern, Italian, or something else, East County carries a vast and plentiful amount of food variety and tastiness. Here are some of those restaurants.: Smith’s Landing Smith’s Landing in Antioch is the self-proclaimed “quintessential waterfront dining experience” on The Delta. The restaurant offers picturesque views of the water in addition to a menu that has a little bit of everything. From pasta dishes and steaks to appetizers and wild-sourced seafood, there’s something for everyone at Smith’s Landing. Smith’s Landing is located at 1 Marina Plaza in Antioch. Their phone number is 925-775-4862 and their website is www. smithslandingantioch.com.
Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill Once more, for the fans of Italian cuisine, Cap’s is an option when choosing where to go for Friday Date Night. With delicious pasta, meat dishes, calzones, fish dishes and desserts, Cap’s is a fabulous place to go for a fabulous time. Their Banana Fosters are flaming good, and their pasta is so tasty it’s pre-pasta-rous. Cap’s is located at 144 Oak St. in Brentwood. Their phone number is 925-6341025 and their website is www.capsrestaurant.com 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. 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. Zephyr is located in McCauley Plaza at 613 First Street in Brentwood. Their phone number is 925-418-4708 and their website is www.zephyrgrillbrentwood.com. 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 a knockout of a choice for a meal. The staff is friendly and the food is marvelous, ensuring that you are bound to have a great time as you enjoy your meal. Shirasoni is a fabulous place to try delicious PanAsian cuisine. Shirasoni is located at 6367 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. Their phone number is 925-240-7808 and their website is www. shirasonirestaurant.com.
Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill If you ever want to head to the bar on a Friday night to watch the Warriors dominate the court, consider Tailgaters. With great food, good drinks, and a friendly staff, one is sure to have an awesome experience at Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill. Tailgaters has two locations – one in Brentwood and one in Antioch. The Brentwood Tailgaters is located at 8065 Brentwood Blvd and their phone number is 925-513-8281. The Antioch Tailgaters is located at 4605 Golf Course Rd and their phone number is 925-754-2277. Both locations can be found online at www.tailgaterssportsbars.com. 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. Samurai is located at 5007 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. Their phone number is 925-206-4644 and their website is www. samuraiantioch.com.
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Winemaker looks to put East County on the map JAKE MENEZ
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Urban Edge Farm in rural Brentwood. Erggelet is a transplant to the Brentwood area from Germany. He and his brother, Sebastian, aren’t just winemakers; they’re also wine enthusiasts. “Our interest in wine was sparked while sipping leftover Riesling out of Grandfather Erggelet’s goblet as kids,” the website for Erggelet Brothers Wine reads. “After growing up in southern Germany and coming of age as vinophile dilettantes, we pursued degrees in Philosophy & Economics (Sebastian) and Medicine (Julian). As we moved along these career paths, the focus of our lives gradually shifted from sitting under fluorescent office lights to walking through the vineyards of the Rhine valley with Bertrand Russell in the back pocket and exploring the joys of farming, eating good food, and drinking great wines.” Both brothers have impressive pedigrees in wine, having worked at several Napa Valley wineries – Sebastian is a winemaker at Grgich Hills Estate in Rutherford – and want to bring that experience to Brentwood. Their goal, Julian says, is to create the sort of wine that will put Contra Costa County in the same conversations as better-known American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), such as Napa and Sonoma. Currently, Erggelet Brothers wines are already widely available across not just California but nationwide and even inter-
JULIAN ERGGELET nationally in Canada and Switzerland. “We want to be more present,” Julian said. Erggelet points out that while big wine producers in places like Napa and Sonoma source some of their grapes from Contra Costa, the number of wines produced in the county itself is fairly low. Erggelet was previously one of the winemakers at Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood. Now he spends his days puttering around The Urban Edge Farm at 2017 Walnut Blvd. in his electric tractor – the first
one in the county, he points out. In fact, the entire Urban Edge Farm is wholly powered by solar energy, Julian says. It’s part of the philosophy of sustainability that extends beyond winemaking to all operations on the 34-acre farm. The farm offers four acres of vegetables and 16 acres of orchards that have been fully organic certified since the summer of 2021, according to their website. Part of Brentwood’s Harvest Time organization, the farm offers U-Pick opportunities for those who are more inquisitive about where their food comes from as well as a shop in the front of the property where people can buy a variety of products, including local honey, vinegar and Erggelet Brothers wines. Marrying the idea of the wines to The Urban Edge is a way to keep the focus on the wines themselves rather than as an accessory to something else. “We will never have a concert series,” Julian says, acknowledging that other wineries do host events in the area. Although he says there’s a market for that, it’s not what Erggelet Brothers is interested in for their own wines, which are meant to be experiential in their own right. “There’s a market for that too,” he says. While the winery will not be open to the public in the same way as other local wineries, Erggelet Brothers does have a wine club with limited spots and there is a focus on wine education for those who enjoy the wines. Private tastings and tours can be made by appointment. “We have people that come all the way from San Francisco to see the farm and try our wines,” Julian said. For more information about Erggelet Brothers Wines, as well as contact information for the winery, visit www.erggeletwine.com. More information about The Urban Edge Farm is at www.theurbanedgefarm.com.
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Downtown Brentwood gets more flavor MELISSA VAN RUITEN
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new additions popping up this fall. Here is a selection of new restaurants in downtown Brentwood: Hailey’s Sweets Bubble Tea & Ice Cream ♦ Location: 626 First St., Brentwood ♦ Phone: (925) 418-4740
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♦ Hours: Sunday - Thursday., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Hailey’s Sweets opened in midSeptember, bringing a selection of boba and milk teas to downtown. They also offer a variety of exotic ice cream flavors, perfect or an afternoon or after dinner treat.
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Chrome Coffee ♦ Locations: 637 First St., Brentwood or 625 W. 4th Street, Unit 118, Antioch ♦ Phone: (925) 956-2030 ♦ Website: www.chromecoffeeco.com ♦ Hours: Monday-Friday., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Brentwood). Sunday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Antioch) Chrome Coffee recently opened their second location in downtown Brentwood and will see a third brick-and-mortar location open in downtown Oakley in early 2024. With the newest location, owner Moriah Mesina said she is excited to be part of the downtown Brentwood businesses and bring another coffee option to
her hometown. “We love seeing our regulars from the trailer pop into the new storefront and are excited to continue serving our community,” Mesina said. Some customer favorites include That Good Good, made with cinnamon and housemade vanilla syrup, and a Chagacinno, which is made using wild foraged chaga mushroom extract. In addition to their everyday menu, they also offer a variety of seasonal drinks. Locanda Capri ♦ Location: 301 Oak St., Brentwood ♦ Website: www.locandarestaurants.com ♦ Hours: to be determined Locanda Capri is expected to open in November 2023 and will be the fifth ‘Ristortanti Locanda’ location to open in the Bay Area. Enzo Rosano, along with partners Francesco Esposito and Emanuele Ghirani, are committed to creating a oneof-a-kind guest experience by bringing their old-world hospitality together with our authentic recipes that combine traditional Italian and modern-creative cooking styles in a warm, inviting atmosphere, according to their website. The newest Locanda location will occupy the building that was formerly Sweeney’s Bar and Grill in downtown. Their menu will feature authentic Italian dishes, served with a side of Italian hospitality.
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experience at 6181 Brentwood Blvd. from Oct. 27-31. ‘The Compound’ sprawls across 20,000 square feet, junkyard-themed labyrinth, suitable for anyone who loves Halloween and getting spooked. The petrifying attraction comes to life once darkness falls from 7-11 p.m. Event organizer Adam Martinez, a business owner in Brentwood, said he and his partner have always dreamt of bringing the haunted house experience to the public so everyone can enjoy them. “We wanted to bring this event to Brentwood so that there is something for the whole family to do for Halloween,” he said. “It is going to be the largest haunted (house) attraction around in the East Bay, and we are sparing no expense.” “It is going to be something that’s comparable to the big, haunted house
attractions like in Six Flags, but it is here locally for the Brentwood community,” said Martinez. Martinez and his partner have staged a haunted house at their own home annually over the last decade. “Neighbors and everybody would line up around the block together to get in,” he said. Apart from the spooky spectacle, there will also be various food trucks selling tacos, bubble cones, gyros and wings allowing people to satiate their hunger after a pulse-quickening adventure. Local vendors will also be around offering an array of merchandise such as T-shirts, hoodies, and glow-in-thedark products such as bracelets, toys and glasses. Tickets are $12 general admission and $18 for the VIP (fast lane) experience. There is also a $2 discount for students, military personnel and senior citizens. Children aged five and younger get free admission. Tickets for the family fun-filled adventure are on sale now, and those interested can visit https://app.hauntpay. com/events/the-compound-2023 to buy tickets.
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This Week’s Events Friday, October 20 ‘Be The One’ Veterans Dance in Brentwood
A family-friendly veterans dance is scheduled for Oct. 20 at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 1st St. “Be The One’ starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $20 for a family. There will be raffle prizes, and drinks and snacks will be available. All veterans are welcome to this event hosted by the American Legion District 9, Post 202, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Marine Corps League. To buy tickets and for more information, call Phil Pezzela at 925-354-2868.
Saturday, October 21 Holiday BOOtique - Discovery Bay Yacht Club Splashers
The Discovery Bay Yacht Club Splasher host a Holiday BOOtique from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with more than 40 vendors featuring crafts, jewelry, clothing, home decor, pet products, skin Care and more. Lunch is available on the patio, along with Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas. Costume Parade for children and furry friends is scheduled for 1 p.m. Live music from Double Shot 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $55. All proceeds benefit “Helping One Woman” Discovery Bay Chapter. https:/www.facebook. com/howdiscoverybay. For more information, visit http://www.dbyc.com.
Boots & Spurs Country Music Festival
The Boots & Spurs country music festival at the Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road in Byron, will kick off this year’s Country Fest to Cure ALS festivities with an extended festival lineup featuring local country music favorites, Toree McGee, the Whiskey Hillbillies, and the Carousel Cowboys followed by Nashville recording artists Josh Melton and Jason Blaine from 2-10 p.m. VIP dinner and general admission tickets and sponsorship packages are available at camposfamilyvineyards.com/wp-event/boots-and-spurscountry-music-festival. Tickets are $49 to 149.
Oaktober Festival on Bethel Island
The 15th Oaktober Festival is from Civic Center Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. The festival is revamped this year to include beer and wine, a family-friendly costume parade, canine parade, a pumpkin decorating contest, and more. About 30 vendors, food trucks, will be there. For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/165945839824877.
The Makers Boulevard A Community Event
Every third Saturday morning in downtown Brentwood to shop at the free community market featuring a premier group of artisan makers, artists, and small businesses from 8 a.m.-noon. Complimentary kids’ activities, live music, themed photo opportunities, and family. For details, visit https://www.themakersboulevard.com/
Halloween Trick or Treat at Four Legs Brewing Four Legs Brewing hosts from 2–6 p.m. at 2010 Elkins Way its annual Halloween free pop-up and vendor trick or treat event with 35 vendors. The first 250 will receive a free Halloween bag to use (good size), and every purchase at the event will earn you a raffle ticket to win prizes such as a $200 Disney gift card. For details, visit fourlegsbrewing.com.
Sunday, October 22 Meals on Wheels Oktoberfest fundraiser
Meals on Wheels tries to reach its $50,000 goal for 2023 with its Inaugural Meals on Wheels Oktoberfest family fun day. Delta Sports Bar & Grill is hosting this event at 6210 Bethel Island Road in Bethel Island from 1-5 p.m.. There will be authen-
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tic German food, beer and wine. Children’s entry 4-12 years old for $10 per person. Hot dog, chips and soda. Otherwise, tickets are $25. A costume contest, beers to try, adult games, family games, children’s games, relays, bouncy house, prizes and music. All proceeds to go directly to the local Meals on Wheels. For details and tickets, contact Patricia at 510-396-6937 or mowfestsjyc@gmail. com for information and tickets.
as a Bug program and annually sends $1,000 to the Kiwanis Family House to help families impacted by medical emergencies. Full list of restaurants on Eventbrite. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ pride-of-the-delta-antioch-kiwanis-restauranttour-tickets-694107653677?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information, call Kay Power at 925-2023519 or Allison Norris at 925-642-5404.
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Tuesday, October 31 Fall Fest at The Bay Church Brentwood
The Discovery Bay Farmers Market runs every Sunday from May through October from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Marina with fresh fruits and veggies, food, and local artisan products.
Thursday, October 26 Soroptimist of the Delta Halloween bingo
Soroptimist of the Delta Halloween Bingo from 5- 9 p.m. at De Luna Ranch at 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood. The games support local women and girls. Tickets include dinner, bingo and a raffle. Costumes are encouraged. Must be 21 or older. Tickets are $50. For details, visit https://www.siofthedelta.com.
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Friday, October 27 Trunk or Treat Festival in Brentwood
Trunk or Treat Festival in Brentwood is from 5–9 p.m. at the Delta Valley Health Club. Admission is free. Wear your costumes and bring a candy bag. There will be music with a DJ, trick or treating, face painting, food trucks, a raffle, a jumpy house, 20 vendors, beer and wine and Cornhole tournament (fee to enroll). For details, visit https://fb.me/e/1B1tK1oAr.
Banner Up! Gala Benefit Auction
The Banner Up! Gala Benefit Auction will be at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 1st St. From 6:30-10 p.m. The banners from downtown will be on display for auction. Live music will be provided by The Help, small bites from The Holy Smoker, there will be live auctions and raffles. Admission is free. Preview the banners through Oct. 25 at the Brentwood Community Center or at artguildofthedelta.org.
The free annual Fall Fest event from 6-8 p..m. at The Bay Church, Brentwood at 2200 Ventura Drive. A fun, safe, and candy-filled time with entertainment, trunk or treat, and activities such as face painting, hay rides, bounce houses, and more.
Wednesday, November 8 Nashville singer/songwriter returns to El Campanil in Antioch
Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre continues its popular Cabaret Series at 7:30 p.m. with the return of Nashville singer/songwriter Andy Karhs. Kahrs first appeared at El Campanil Theatre at 602 W. 2nd St. several years ago with the premier of his Rhinestone show saluting the songs and career of Glen Campbell. He has since returned to the venue numerous times and this performance features a collection of Country, Blues, and R&B classics from through the years called Always on my Mind: A Country Songbook including hits from such greats as Campbell, Willie Nelson and Sam Cooke. Tickets are $20 general seating and $23.50 for table seating. For details and ticket information, call 925-757-9500.
Friday, November 10 Veterans Day Dinner and Texas Hold ‘Em Night
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A Veterans Day Dinner and Texas Hold ‘Em Night will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Check-in at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 and the tournament runs from 7-10:30 p.m. Buy-in is $75 for dinner and game only, and $25 for dinner only. For more information, email knights7467@gmail. com. Checks are payable to Knights of Columbus, #7467 and mail to Richard Alward, Knights of Columbus, 18 Oak St., Brentwood, CA 94513.
Saturday, October 28 Ruff Day Rescue presents Pawstoberfest
There will be a veterans breakfast in Brentwood from 8–10 a.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. The pancake breakfast is free and is hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary.
The Streets of Brentwood hosts free trick or treating from 5-7 p.m.at 2455 Sand Creek Road. For details, visit https://shopstreetsofbrentwood.com/events
Ruff Day Rescue invites the public to Pawstoberfest at Veterans Park at 3841 Balfour Road from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a beer garden by Four Legs Brewing and Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider, plus artisan and pet booths, food trucks, a puppy pen and dog park and an on-site adoption event. Live music from Dawglips from 2-5 p.m. For details, visit ruffdayrescue.com.
Sunday, October 29 Halloween Hoopla
Resurrection Ministries invites kids to wear costumes for safe trick-or-treating, play games to win prizes and make Halloween-themed crafts at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood from 3–5 p.m. The event is free. For details, visit www.rezministry.org.
Kiwanis Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour
Support the Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch while enjoying local restaurants from 1-5 p.m. for $20. All proceeds go to charity. Kiwanis donates $1,000 scholarships to each local high school, sent $5,000 for Ukraine refugee relief, supports The Elderly Wish Foundation, veterans, The Snug
Tuesday, November 14 Veterans breakfast in Brentwood
Friday, November 17 Brentwood Police Activities League Tamale Festival
BPAL presents the 7th Annual All You Can Eat Tamale Festival at the Brentwood Community Center, 25 Oak St.. For $40, you get your choice of beef, pork, chicken and cheese tamales, rice, beans, salad and dessert 5–10 p.m. This years sponsors are Andiamo, Vine & Grain, Tailgaters, Peke’s Ice cream, Chill Tea and Coffee, Brentwood Fine Meats and many more local businesses donating services and raffle items. Local entertainment from Liberty High School’s own Grupo L and a Folklorico Dance Group. All proceeds raised pay for the Shop with a Cop event in December with Brentwood Police, Brentwood Cafe, and Target to give students holiday gifts.
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/.
East County Lions Club Meetings
Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary. For more information, call 925-5873783 or 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/
East Contra Costa Historical Museum Season Open
The East Contra Costa Historical Museum at 3890 Sellers Ave., season is open until Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m. The museum features displays of early pioneer life in the Byer/Nail House built in 1878, lessons in the Eden Plains schoolhouse and a variety of outdoor activities. For more information visit https://eastcontracostahistory.org/
East County Veteran Meetings
Brentwood: The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting (on the second Wednesday of the month) is at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building at 757 First St. in Brentwood. The meeting is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, visit www.aml202.org. Oakley: The Veterans of Oakley monthly meeting (on the first Wednesday of each month) is held at 5:30 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center on 215 2nd St. For more information, call 925-783-0818 or visit http://bit.ly/3mugBjv
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.
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.