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by Michaela Jarvis

Restaurant Review: El SacromonteNew First Street restaurant brings uncompromising and vibrant Mexican fare to Livermore. |
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Showtime!Haven: Kim Alter’s bold, comforting cuisine takes center stage in Jack London Square. |
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Ready to RumboRumbo al Sur: À Côté’s sister restaurant has the same great vibe with a Latin flair. |

Cheap Eats: BrasaCheck out Brasa on University Ave. for tasty Peruvian rotisserie chicken takeout. |
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Cheap Eats: Kevin’s Noodle House |
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Cheap Eats: Formosa CaféCheck out the lunch and dinner specials at Formosa Café. |
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Weekly Dish: Zachary's Coming to Pleasant HillPopular deep-dish specialists come to downtown, plus Nama Sushi and real-deal Mexican food in Pleasant Hill; details on Rosamunde's new Oakland spot; Local Cafe starts dinner service; cool cooking... |
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Weekly Dish: Trappist Comes to RockridgeNew Belgian beer bar on College Ave, Guest Chef talks TV deals, New York-style deli in the works, and more Rockridge dining news; all in this week's Dish! |

Food News: Guide to Ike’s BlissNew Oakland sandwich shop’s eclectic menu offers something for everyone. |
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Food News: Cherry BombCherries are in season! |
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Web Extra: Cherry Recipes |
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Web Extra: Adventures in Olive OilExploring the world of California olive oil at We Olive in Walnut Creek. |
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Web Extra: Happy 35th to Prima RistoranteDiablo sits down with Prima owners Peter Chastain and John Rittmaster to talk about this history of this seminal Walnut Creek restaurant. Help them celebrate this May 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with... |
Every November, Diablo magazine presents the Food Awards feature. Readers vote for their favorite restaurants, and our crack squad of food experts rate the restaurants on food, ambience, and service.
Read about Diablo's 2011 Food Award Winners:
Oliveto Restaurant, Oakland
95 points out of 100
Prima Ristorant, Walnut Creek
94 points out of 100
Plum, Oakland
92 points out of 100
Artisan Bistro, Lafayette
91 points out of 100
Va de Vi, Walnut Creek
91 points out of 100
Esin Restaurant & Bar, Danville
90 points out of 100
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Livermore
89 points out of 100
For the Best of the East Bay issue of Diablo magazine, readers vote for their favorite things to eat. Then our food-obsessed editors add inside tips and picks.
Covering everything from best milkshake to best sunset dining, Diablo's Best of the East Bay offers a tasting menu of the East Bay’s best food and drink.
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