In the 1940s, Evelyn Overton found a recipe in her local Detroit newspaper that inspired her “Original” cheesecake. Everyone loved her recipe so much she decided to open a small bakery, but eventually gave it up to focus on raising her children, David and Renee. She moved her baking equipment to her basement kitchen and continued to sell cakes to some of the best restaurants in town. In 1972, Evelyn and her husband Oscar moved to Los Angeles to try one last time to have their own business. With the last of their savings, they opened The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and began selling Evelyn’s cheesecakes to restaurants throughout L.A. Their son David decided to open a restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1978 to showcase his mother’s cakes. Somehow, he just knew that a restaurant with an extensive dessert menu would be a hit. There was a line out the door on opening day. More than forty years later, many say the line has never stopped! [read more]
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THE PHILLY CHEESE STEAK! For more than 40 years we have been committed to using high quality, fresh ingredients to make the best possible sandwiches. To keep it authentic, we even source specialty items like our Amoroso rolls and Tastykakes direct from Philadelphia bakeries! All our shops make your sandwich fresh to order, any way you want it: “wit or witout ” onions, with white American or Provolone cheese, hot and/or sweet peppers, even using chicken or veggies in place of steak. No matter how you like it, The Cheese Steak Shop loves to serve it to you the “Real Philly” way. [read more]
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Ruggie and Carole Van Muijen are residents of Danville, and Ruggie grew up in the Bay Area. He has been in the restaurant industry for 44 years, 35 of those with his own business in the local area, and Carole has taught cooking at Monte Vista High School for the past decade . The Growler has evolved over the years from starting out as a craft beer focused bar, to becoming a neighborhood restaurant & pub with a cozy, familiar feel. Located just off the Iron Horse Trail, we are a favorite with cyclists, walkers, families and dog owners looking for a place to sit down and enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, and some delicious food from our diverse menu. [read more]
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One of the first establishments in the popular East Bay town of Walnut Creek, The Original Hick'ry Pit has been a landmark since 1958, making it the oldest restaurant in the city. An early favorite, the restaurant garnered a reputation for hearty fresh food, friendly and prompt service, and a comforting atmosphere for all to enjoy whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. As our motto goes, the tradition continues through the generations of families that come to enjoy this establishment both for the intimate dining experience and large group affairs. We are open from 6 AM - 9:45 PM, 7 days a week, and open on all holidays other than Christmas and Thanksgiving. [read more]
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The Park’s contemporary American bistro menu features French influences highlighting sustainable seafood, farm-fresh produce, and artisanal meats. [read more]
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Welcome to a special place lost in time, where reality is offset by imagination and adventure. Indulge in the romance of the pacific islands while enjoying exotic hard crafted cocktails. Dine on delicious, island inspired cuisine while grazing upon beautiful Polynesian art and nautical artifacts [read more]
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At True Food Kitchen, our menu is carefully crafted so that every bite and every refreshing sip serve up big flavor, an abundance of fresh ingredients and a taste of the unexpected. Our artisan chefs create crave-worthy classics alongside a steady rotation of seasonal offerings that take advantage of naturally ripe fruits and vegetables so their flavor is full and their nutrients, rich. Creative, hand-crafted beverages built around seasonality, quality ingredients and simple preparations complement every occasion from brunch, lunch, dinner and, of course, dessert. Always room for dessert. [read more]
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Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard is independently owned & locally operated with a team dedicated to creating a dining experience to remember. Being a family owned business, we have built strong ties in the local community that we have served since 2006. We are dedicated to the growth and success of Livermore, and we are proud of the excellent reputation we have built here in our community! We at uncle Yu's at the Vineyard aspire to carry top notch ingredients wherever possible, including organic produce, all natural or organic meat products, and wild caught seafood. We proudly serve snake river farms wagyu beef. snake river farms is the premier producer of American Kobe beef in the United States, and is known for their sustainability, locally resourced farming, and high quality American wagyu beef. (srf) represents snake river farms Our goal is to bring out traditional recipes and present them in a modernized fashion while preserving their local flavor profile as much as possible. [read more]
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