Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week a Five Star Success! |
VTV’s 3rd Annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week was a roaring success due to the 2,300 passport diners, 500 deal redemptions, 58 culinary options, 11 wineries, outstanding media coverage and 6 exciting events! Many thanks to the five chefs from Wente Vineyards, Blossom & Root, Sabio on Main, LB Steak and Republic of Cake for the opening night kick off chef collaboration benefiting Open Heart Kitchen (pictured top). A special recognition goes to Aly Wente for generously providing the spectacular setting and outstanding wines. The closing night Sunday Supper was beautifully presented by the 5 Locanda chefs held at Locanda Amalfi in Pleasanton (middle picture) perfectly paired with award winning and delicious Las Positas Vineyard wines. Combined, both chef events raised $12,469 for Open Heart Kitchen! This year’s 10-day extravaganza also included signature culinary experiences with the Livermore Valley Wine Trolley (pictured), Page Mill Winery, The Cheese Parlor, McGrail Vineyards, and BottleTaps. The lucky winner from California’s Central Valley will enjoy a two night stay at The Pleasanton Marriott, Blackhawk Museum tickets, a bike ride with Pedago, and $200 in dining gift certificates. Congratulations everyone! The Tri-Valley continues to shine on the culinary map of the Bay Area!
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Visit California Outlook Forum |
From left to right: Stephanie Goodwin of McCue PR, Richard Peterson of US Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council, Michael Parr of Wente Vineyards and VTV's Tracy Farhad and Robin Fahr |
VTV’s Tracy Farhad and Robin Fahr joined 700+ of their industry colleagues at Visit California’s Outlook Forum held in Sacramento March 6-8th, 2023. This signature destination marketing organization gathering provided key tourism economic insights from Caroline Beteta, VCA CEO, and special guest speaker Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, among others, with a positive outlook ahead. This educational conference also included the reveal of upcoming marketing campaigns and co-op programs, 2022 highlights, and the new www.NativeCalifornia.com website featuring CA’s indigenous tribes and cultural offerings. Okay, there might have been a little wining and dining and loud music going on amongst colleagues and friends as well.
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Oakland Restaurant Week Kickoff |
VTV’s Tracy Farhad joined Oakland International Airport’s John Albrecht (L) and Peter Depachalis, Regional Director of Southwest Airlines Business, and guest, at Visit Oakland’s Restaurant Week kick-off industry night at Left Bank Brasserie in Jack London Square. |
RoboGames return April 6-9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds |
Last weekends event at the Alameda County Fairgrounds (ShowStoppers Dance) begins a string of nine straight weekends with events that will be coming to the Tri-Valley through the beginning of May.
Among the groups coming to region are the USA Water Polo Girls ODP National Championships, the triumphant return of RoboGames over Easter weekend, and the Elite is Earned Girls Basketball Tournament which is expected to bring over 160 teams and 100 college coaches to the region.
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All lanes of northbound I-680 will be closed ALL WEEKEND starting 10pm Friday, March 17 through Monday, March 20 at 5am. All work is weather-dependent. Click here for updates and detours. |
Inspiration Guide is Here! |
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Our 2023 Inspiration Guide is here! Our hotels and wineries, cities and chambers, should have received their boxes of guides, but if you need more or want to reserve your own free copy, click here.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day This Weekend |
Every year, thousands of people flock to the Tri-Valley to celebrate its rich Irish heritage by way of massive festivals, boozy brew crawls & colorful parades. Enjoy authentic corned beef and cabbage, drink green beer, and don every shade of green in your closet because luckily for you, the Tri-Valley has several upcoming St. Patrick’s day events to participate in! Check it all out in our St. Patrick's Day blog by clicking here.
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Have a wonderful weekend, |
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