My Favorite Spots

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Reve Restaurant in Lafayette

YOU KNOW THAT LITTLE FRENCH BISTRO IN YOUR DREAMS? WELL, NOW IT’S IN LAFAYETTE. RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire. This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the…

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Lafayette Art, Wine and Music Festival

Our Annual Lamorinda festival, not to be missed! Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival, Downtown Lafayette  Saturday, September 15 & Sunday September 16, 2018 www.lafayettefestival.com  

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Batch & Brine, Lafayette… One step further in creating a very fun downtown Lafayette

Family-owned and operated craft cocktail bar and kitchen Batch & Brine is now open in downtown Lafayette. Spotlighting American classics and treasured family recipes passed down through generations, Batch & Brine’s menu will include globally inspired burgers, loaded fries, salads, sandwiches, and shareable plates. Siblings Mike, Rolla, and David Ghaben, together with cousins Sam Ghaben and Celina…

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Beer Garden at Gillman and Curtis in North Berkeley

Driving by Gilman and Curtis Road in North Berkeley and saw an amazing outdoor beer garden. Stopped to investigate and picked up dinner. Vegetarian Sandwich, Chicken Chipotle Bowl and amazing fries. A must try. Sorry to not stay for people watching and a leisurely beer. Tempting. Next time!

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