Good morning Tri-Valley! Big weekend with Friday the 13th, Valentine’s Day, and Lunar New Year events- lots of great things to do in the Tri-Valley!
Valentine Date Night Ideas ❤️
Danville 680 Ramp Closed Today!
A 3-Course Dinner You Don’t Want to Miss!
Are we in danger of losing one of our Dublin-Pleasanton BART stations?
Start Valentine’s weekend early with a unique wine experience. ❤️
Year of the Horse - Local Lunar New Year Celebrations
Valentine Date Night Ideas!
❤️ Valentine Date Night Ideas ❤️
There are so many great ways to celebrate Valentine’s Weekend — I rounded up a few of my favorite date-night ideas I’ve been spotting on social. Did I miss a must-know spot? Tell me!
Pasta’s Trattoria in downtown Pleasanton: a 3-course dinner at an amazing price. Details further down in the newsletter! Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Naschmarkt in downtown Pleasanton is offering an indulgent 3-course dinner. One of Pleasanton’s hottest new restaurants.
Danville Harvest has an excellent 3-course tasting menu ($65) with an optional wine pairing add-on for $35.
19th annual Wines, Vines & Valentines at Cuda Ridge Winery. Feb 14th from 12-4:30pm. Celebrate the release of their 2023 S&M with food trucks and more.
LB Steak in San Ramon is featuring bubbles, surf & turf and more for a night to remember.
Vincere for Valentine’s at the Steven Kent Winery. Join the winemakers for an evening of library releases of fan-favorite Vincere, the newly released vintage, and barrel samples! More details below!
An upscale 3-course dinner at Danville’s Aracely Lounge, featuring oysters and your choice of beef tenderloin or lobster
Valentine’s Day Winemaker Dinner at Wood Family Vineyards. A six course dinner paired with Wood Family Wines, including Prime Rib.
Wine & Chocolate pairing at Concannon Vineyard. A welcome pour followed by five chocolate and wine pairings
L Campo in downtown Livermore is offering a tantalizing date night menu with shareable specials for couples.
Sabio on Main in Pleasanton has Valentine weekend brunch and dinner options that are total crave-worthy.
ZENTRL Kitchen & Bar in San Ramon has a prix fixe menu with a complimentary glass of Prosecco
Valentine’s in the Vine at McGrail Vineyards.A fun wine and chocolate pairing with Larissa Milano from Bluebirds Chocolate.
Valentine’s Dinner at The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa, featuring Cuda Ridge wines and an upscale menu from Chef Jill (On the Vine Catering).
Danville 680 Ramp Closed Today!
🚧 Heads Up, Danville Drivers
The El Cerro Boulevard on-ramp to southbound I-680 will be closed Tuesday from 7am–3pm, according to Caltrans. Use Stone Valley or Sycamore Valley as alternates and allow extra time. Intermittent daytime and overnight closures will continue through June for emergency roadway and sound wall repairs. Click here for more info.
3-Course Valentine’s Dinner at Pasta’s Trattoria! Best Deal in Town!
💕 Have you locked in your Valentine’s Weekend plans yet?
If not, Pasta’s Trattoria in downtown Pleasanton is offering a 3-course menu that honestly might be one of the best date-night deals around. Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail for $77 — plus salad and dessert? Yes, please. 🍷✨ Call for reservations - 925.417.2222
First Course
🥗 Green Goddess Salad
Butter lettuce, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, feta, and green goddess dressing
Entrée Choice
🥩🦞 Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail — $77
Garlic mashed potatoes & chef’s vegetables
🥩🦞 10 oz. New York Steak & Half Lobster Tail — $65
Garlic mashed potatoes & chef’s vegetables
🦞 10 oz. Lobster Tail — $65
Garlic mashed potatoes & chef’s vegetables
🐑 Grilled Lamb Chops — $62
Garlic mashed potatoes & chef’s vegetables
🐟 Fresh Fish — $56
Chef’s preparation with risotto & vegetables
🐷 Kurobuta Pork Chop — $56
Garlic mashed potatoes, chef’s vegetables & winter fruit chutney
Dessert
🍮 Crème Brûlée or 🍨 Gelato
Dublin-Pleasanton BART at Risk of Closure
🚨 Major Changes Could Be Coming to BART — Including Dublin-Pleasanton Stations
BART officials are warning that significant service cuts — and even station closures — could happen if voters reject a proposed regional sales tax measure headed for the ballot.
If funding falls short, the Dublin-Pleasanton line would be hit hard. Early plans could include closing the West Dublin-Pleasanton Station, reducing train frequency to every 30 minutes, ending service around 9pm, and raising fares. In a second phase, the Dublin-Pleasanton station itself could close, and the Blue Line connecting the Tri-Valley to Daly City would be eliminated.
BART has faced steep budget shortfalls since 2020 as ridership dropped and federal relief funding expired. While short-term loans are helping temporarily, long-term stability hinges on a proposed “Connect Bay Area” sales tax measure.
For Tri-Valley commuters, this isn’t abstract — it could directly impact daily travel, commute times, and regional access starting as soon as 2027. Check out more information here.
Vincere for Valentine’s!
💘🍷 If you’re looking for a fun (and delicious) way to kick off Valentine’s and President’s Day weekend, this is such a great option.
On February 13th at 5:30pm, you’re invited to the Steven Kent Winery Club Lounge for an exclusive seated tasting of three vintages of Vincere — the newly released 2023, a recently discovered 2018 stash, and a special non-vintage originally released in 2015.
You’ll also get barrel samples of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon that will be part of an upcoming Vincere release — always one of my favorite wines.
Steven, Aidan, and Beth will be there sharing the wines and stories, making it the perfect pre-dinner start to your weekend. Only $35 per person.
Local Lunar New Year Celebrations
🐴✨ The Year of the Horse is here — symbolizing energy, forward momentum, and bold new beginnings — and the Tri-Valley is celebrating all month long!
In Pleasanton, the Firehouse Arts Center is hosting a free Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 14 featuring storytelling, performances by XiaoPei Chinese Dance and Kung Fu Dragon USA, plus family-friendly crafts. On Feb. 21, Stoneridge Shopping Center joins the festivities with cultural performances, giveaways, and special shopping promotions.
Livermore Valley Arts will host a free downtown celebration Feb. 22 with dance performances, lantern-making, educational games, and hands-on art activities for families.
And at San Francisco Premium Outlets, expect a Lion Dance, food trucks, calligraphy workshops, and retailer pop-ups with limited-time deals.
It’s a beautiful reminder of how much culture and community we get to experience right here at home.
