Friday, July 31st

Spoil Your Appetite With Something Tasty!

I wasn't looking forward to dinner. The plan was to add some chicken to my leftover rice and add a sauce for flavor. Doesn't matter Thai Sweet Chile, Down Home BBQ or Spicy Salsa it's still chicken and that's BORING to me.

Dreading dinner I opted to spoil my appetite with some tasty roasted vegetables. Two kinds of mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, and some carrots. Marinated with olive oil, minced garlic, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. In 30 minutes I ate something tasty, healthy, and filling.

I'll skip the chicken tonight and go straight to dessert.

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Farmers Market Schedule!

Get out of the house, enjoy all the benefits of fresh-picked produce at your local farmers' market.

Please wear your facial covering and observe social distancing rules.

Brentwood -- Saturday

Danville -- Saturday

Pinole -- Saturday

Martinez -- Sunday

Concord -- Tuesday

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Billie Joe Armstrong

Is From Rodeo

His Third Album DOOKIE Sold 60 Million Records

He is one of

40 TOP CONTRA COSTA MUSICIANS

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Patio Dining, Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days A Week!

Lone Tree Golf & Event Center, Antioch (925) 706-4220

Patio Dining | Call or Order Online for Pick-Up

Lunch Wed-Sat 11-3 PM | Dinner Sun-Mon until 8:00 PM; Tue-Sat until 8:30 PM

Breakfast Service Sat & Sun 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Remember How Nice It Was

to Enjoy Breakfast on the Patio?

Do It This Saturday & Sunday

Champions Farmers Breakfast Combo, Tex Mex Omelette, Veggie Delight, Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Tequila Sunrise, Irish Coffee, and More...

Champions Burger Fresh ground steak patty grilled to your liking & served on a brioche bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato & red onion. All burgers served with fries $13.50

Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad Fresh arcadia greens with bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, tomatoes, egg & bacon. Topped with crispy chicken & ranch dressing on the side. Topped with crispy chicken & ranch dressing on the side $15.50

Grilled Classic Caesar Salad Hearts of romaine with shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic croutons & grape tomatoes. Caesar dressing served on the side $11.00.

Champions Burger A fresh ground steak patty grilled to your liking & served on a brioche bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato & red onion. All burgers served with fries $13.50.

Fish & Chips Two beer-battered cod fillets deep-fried to perfection. Served with standard cut fries, coleslaw, lemon & tartar sauce $16.50.

Order Food Online Now For Pickup

More Fun On The Golf Course!

Finn Scooters A New Way To Get Around The Golf Course

Call the golf shop 925-706-4220 to reserve a Finn for your next round! Click on the link below to see a Finn in action at Lone Tree!

Call (925) 706-4220

Lone Tree Golf & Event Center

4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch

To Order By Phone Call (925) 706-4220 x 4

Lone Tree Golf Course, Antioch

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GentryTown, Antioch

This is Tom Gentry's sales sheet for a new housing development he was building in Antioch in the early 1970s. This is his answer to the Mira Vista subdivision his southern neighbor was building at the same time. See a larger version HERE and the FEATURES of this new home tract. As I remember the prices on these homes were about $20,000. This is when Antioch started to boom. Photos courtesy of Mike Farrace & Facebook.

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Cap's Restaurant, Brentwood (925) 634-1025

Patio Dining | Order To-Go | Doordash Delivery

Lunch Wed-Sat 11-3 PM | Dinner Mon-Sun 4-10 PM

Mediterranean Salad $16.95

With Bay Shrimp, Salami, Tomato, Cucumber, Artichoke Hearts, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, Romano Cheese, Red Onion and Bell Peppers.

Sunday's Only! Call 634-1025 To Order.

Prime Rib for Two & Bottle of Wine $46

Choice of Soup or Salad, Potato, Fresh Vegetables, Bread, and a Bottle of House Wine.

Tonights Specials!

Braised Lamb Shank Tender! Flavorful! Served with potatoes, vegetable, and choice of soup or salad $28.95

Rack Of Lamb Juicy! Served with potatoes, vegetable, and choice of soup or salad $42.95

Baked Stuffed Salmon stuffed with crab, shrimp, and spinach, served with potato, vegetable and your choice of soup or salad $28.95

Scallops & Prawns sauteed with fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, & garlic. Tossed with angel hair pasta. Choice of soup or salad $27.95

Chicken Saltimboca smothered with prosciutto & mozzarella in Marsala wine. Served with pasta, fresh vegetables, and soup or salad $19.95.

Surf & Turf thick & juicy NY steak with frilled prawns. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, and soup or salad $40.95.

Filet Mignon & W. Australian Lobster soup or salad, potato, fresh vegetable $76.95.

Order Doordash Delivery Now

144 Oak St., Brentwood

To Order Call (925) 634-1025 for Pick Up

Cap's Restaurant, Brentwood

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Tonight @ 6:00 PM

Mitch Polzak Live From The Ponderosa

Mitch Polzak is a resident and a former mayor of PORT COSTA. He is also a nominee for 40 TOP MUSICIANS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY in 2021.

I saw his Johnny Cash Tribute last Friday. He's a very entertaining fellow. The show is free. If you like what you see tip him. I'm sure he would appreciate it!

Trucking Songs Tonight

I bet he plays "Six Days On The Road" by Dave Dudley

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Celia's Mexican Food Restaurant, Antioch (925) 754-1355

Call or Order Online for To-Go | Doordash for Delivery

Dining Open Daily 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

How Does Crab Enchiladas Sound Tonight For Dinner?

Order! Fresh-Mex To-Go Online!

What's your Celia's Favorite?

# CRAB ENCHILADAS real crab, sour cream, onions $18.50

# CARNITAS ABOBADAS, chicken or steak with Anchote $17.75

# STEAK PICADO Beef, vegetables, tomato sauce $17.75

# COMBO FAJITAS steak, chicken or combo $17.50

# CHICKEN EN CREMA onions, bell pepper, spices $16.75

# CANCUN PLATTER crab, prawns, chicken, wine $18.50

Enjoy Celia's Two Ways (1) Call or Order Online for Pick Up (2) Doordash for Delivery

Available 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

| Order Online for Pick Up |

Order Doordash Delivery For Now

Celia's Mexican Restaurant

523 W. 10th St., Antioch

Call (925) 754-1355 For Pick Up

CeliasAntioch.com

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Dine on the Streets with Live Entertainment

Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Bridges Restaurant & Bar, Danville (925) 820-7200

Patio Dining | Orders To-Go Call or Online | Doordash & Grubhub for Delivery

Dinner Sun-Wed 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM; Thr, Fri, & Sat 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Live Music Thursday, Friday & Saturday with

Social Distancing & Cocktails Starting @ 5:30 PM

Maple Soy Glazed Half Chicken Broccoli rabe, crispy Chinese sausage, scallion rice cake $25.00.

Grilled Prawn Sesame Noodle Salad Chinese & red cabbages, toasted cashews, cilantro, fried onions, sesame-soy dressing $18.00.

Bridges Burger "signature recipe" natural beef, LTO, Havarti cheese, herb aioli, fresh-cut french fries $15.00.

Stir-Fried Mexican Prawns, Thai Red Curry Sauce shiitake mushrooms, red pepper, mint, peanuts, crispy noodle cake $29.00.

Order Doordash Delivery Now

Bridges Restaurant & Bar

44 Church St., Danville

Call (925) 820-7200 for Pick Up

Bridges Restaurant, Danville

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If I'm In Walnut Creek & Hungry I'm Going For The Paella

Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Chicken, Chorizo simmered in a Saffron stock with Spanish Rice and Peas $25.95

Open for Dinner @ 4 PM - 9 PM;

Lunch Sat & Sun 12-4 PM

Havana

Bar, Dining & Mojitos

1516 Bonanza, Walnut Creek, (925) 939-4555

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Harvest Park Bowl, Brentwood (925) 516-1221

Patio Dining | Call or Order Online for Pickup

Open Daily 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Brentwood Favorites

Turkey Club with fries $8.99

Classic Cheeseburger & Fries $6.99

Chicken Caesar Wrap with greens $7.99

Chicken Wings Bone-In or Boneless, choose 2 of 8 sauces, 20pcs $21.99

Also, check out Our Party Platters !

5000 Balfour Rd., Brentwood

Call (925) 516-1221 for Pick Up

Harvest Park Bowl, Brentwood

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Mannheim Social Club, Brentwood (925) 513-2300

Patio Dining | Call for Food & Beer Pickup To-Go

Open Daily 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy some TASTY BBQ Pork Ribs and 64 Craft Beers on The Patio.

Take a Crowler or Growler home.

Cobb Salad Grilled Chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, blue cheese crumbles $9.00

1/2 Rack of Rib Fall-off-the-bone tender $10.75

Ribs, Chicken, Tri-Tip & Shredded Pork Our famous "Stop Sign Plate" $15

Order Food For Pickup Now

Mannheim Social Club

561 First St., Brentwood

To Order Call (925) 513-2300

mannheimclub.com

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Dining on the Streets with Live Entertainment

Friday & Saturday 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Vine & Spirits, Danville (925) 820-7210

Patio Dining | Call or Order Online for To-Go | Doordash & Grubhub for Delivery

Dining Sun 1-8 PM; Mon-Wed 4-9 PM; Thr, Fri, & Sat 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Appetizers, Small Plates, Wine Store, Cocktails

Live Music Thursday, Friday & Saturday Starting @ 5:30 PM

House Pizzetta Fra' mani salami calabrese, sun-dried tomato, roasted onion, rosemary $8

Harissa Prawn Lettuce Wraps with lemon garlic aioli $15

Flat Iron Steak tender & juicy, house-made steak sauce, grilled asparagus, garlic mashed Yukon potatoes $23.00

Three Ways To Enjoy (1) Patio; (2) Call or Order Online for Pick Up (3) Order Grub Hub or DoorDash for delivery.

Order Doordash Delivery Now

Vine & Spirits

44 Church St., Danville

Call (925) 820-7210 for Pick Up

Vine & Spirits, Danville

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Businesses Open

Check out the list of open businesses for takeout & delivery in some cases.

Antioch Herald List

EastCountyToday

1. https://www.celiasantioch.com/, Antioch.

2. https://www.capsrestaurant.com, Brentwood

3. https://www.stickychickenandribs.com/, Brentwood

4. Hillcrest Taphouse, Antioch

5. Restaurant Fiore, Concord

6. Luna Restaurant, Concord

7. Ricks on Second, Antioch

8. Rivertown Sweets, Antioch

9. Bridgehead Cafe, Antioch

10. Mac's Old House, Antioch

11. Straw Hat, Brentwood

12. Sweeney's Grill, Brentwood

13. La Fuente Mexican Food, Brentwood

14. Smith's Landing, Antioch

15. Zephyr Grill & Bar, Brentwood

16. Tailgater's, Brentwood

17. Back 40, Pleasant Hill

18. Sugar Barge, Bethel Island

19. Scott's, Walnut Creek

What's Open in Oakley?

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Walk off win Wed, July 29th against the Padres WAHOO. That was entertaining!

Like What I'm Seeing

The Giants are undermanned talent-wise but their new manager Gabe Kapler has them ready to play. I don't know many of the players yet because they are all new. But they are to quote an old phrase a "scrappy lot" and watchable.

The pregame and postgame shows with Kelli Johnson are not watchable. Wherever she is I will be someplace else. The only excuse for her being on these shows is to pander to women? She constantly talks over the people that I do want to hear from, Shawn Estes and Rich Aurilia. I would rather have a "bad jock" in her seat than this gal. Let her find her way covering women's basketball, volleyball, and softball.

Speaking of women in bad roles with the Giants. What's with this Alyssa Nakken as a base coach? What can this 30-year old girls softball player possibly bring to an MLB field that a grizzly 45-year veteran baseball coach can't? Publicity? Feminists? Do you want to attract more women fans? Put a better team on the field, if a couple of the players look like Brad Pitt or Shawn Wayans that will do it.

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Next SPOTLIGHT

Friday, Aug 7th

Want to Grow Your Contra Costa Restaurant?

Call Frank MacCallister (925) 325-0934