Diablo Magazine - July 2009 - East Bay

	Best of the East Bay - Food All the news that’s fit to eat, including the best chocolate, pizza, and urban winery.
	Best of the East Bay
	Best of the East Bay - Shops & Services Sweet treats, comfy sneaks, a helpful hardware store, and where to browse the good stuff.
	Best of the East Bay - Stars & Standouts Meet the heroes, Hall of Famers, and tastemakers who keep the East Bay on the cutting edge.
	Best of the East Bay - Kids Where to celebrate a birthday, buy a party dress, or get your kids science fair help.
	Best of the East Bay - Health & Fitness Get in shape with the best spin instructor, nutritionist, and butt-kicking workout.
	Best of the East Bay - Style & Beauty The hottest shops and styles, and leads on where to go for gorgeous hair and skin.
	Best of the East Bay - Fun & Nightlife From margaritas to man caves, check out all the ways to have a great time in the East Bay.

Contra Costa reclaims its vineyard roots.

By Julie Miller Dowling

Photography by Joe Budd

	Speak Of The Devil: East Bay Blockbusters "Angels and Demons" and "Up" get help from two East Bay powerhouses By Peter Crooks
	Speak Of The Devil: Indie Rock Breakthrough Walnut Creek native, Cass McCombs, releases new album "Catacombs" on July 7 By Peter Crooks
	Speak Of The Devil: Skate Art The art of skateboarding hits Walnut Creek's Bedford Gallery. By Angela Sasse
	Speak Of The Devil: Radar—July Charlie Murphy at Tommy T's; Beyonce in Oakland; and The Sippy Cups in Walnut Creek. By Peter Crooks
	Speak Of The Devil: Mom Tags Two San Ramon moms make necklaces generating Hollywood buzz. By Susan Safipour
	Speak Of The Devil: Come on, get happy Local teacher creates and endorses Project Spontaneous Smiley, inspires Diablomag By Ethan Fletcher
	Speak Of The Devil: Shop Talk — July 2009 Boudoir to Boomerang: lingerie in Danville and Livermore; two new stores in Lafayette; new art galleries in the 510. By Melanie Stiles
	Speak Of The Devil: King Tut Returns After a 30 year absence the King Tut exhibit returns to the De Young Museum in San Francisco By Peter Crooks

The Farmer Restaurant in Pleasanton; wine and olive bars opening; and a new sous chef for The Peasant and the Pear.

By Julie Miller Dowling

Lafayette-resident creates meals kids can create and cook themselves.

By Julie Miller Dowling

Cool down with these three delicious East Bay milkshakes.

By Julie Miller Dowling

Methany's offers cheap, family-friendly fare in Blackhawk Plaza.

By Ethan Fletcher

As a treat for our online readers, we offer even more Best of the East Bay editor picks.

	Contest: Diablo Dish Contest: Win Tickets to Cooking Demo and Dinner Blackhawk Plaza's new celebrity chef on display at Draeger's Cooking School.
	Contest: Win two tickets to see Jewel at the Warfield Legendary folk-pop singer goes solo and acoustic at the historic Warfield Theatre on July 28. Want to go? Enter now! Pete Crooks
	Contest: Taste of Terroir Contest Win tickets to Taste of Terroir in Livermore on July 23. Great food and wine pairings highlight this annual Livermore Valley Wine Country event.
	Contest: Peppermill Resort Casino Contest Win a two-night stay, plus dinner and a spa treatment—on the house.
	Contest: Smiley Photo Contest Send in photos of smiles seen in everyday objects to win dinner for two at Amber Bistro.

July 2009