The family that owns El Balazo is getting into the pizza business, with a new Pleasanton hang called MAMA ROSA, opening this month in the former Bakers Square spot near Trader Joe’s.  Go there to enjoy an upscale beer and wine bar, pizza, pasta, and gelato – in a cozy brick spot reminiscent of an Italian trattoria.   Speaking of trattorias, my personal favorite is in Florence , Italy.  It is call Il Latini and it is not only fun but the food is great too!  Click here for a review of this Florentine restaurant.

Gourmet East Bay is coming again.  Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 7-10 p.m. at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek.
Premier restaurant and beverage tastings, dancing to the musical stylings of Livewire, silent auction and more!
Tickets on sale now – www.gourmeteastbay.com

J. Rockcliff is one of the sponsors of this fun event.  Last year it was well attended, possibly even sold out, so get your tickets early this year!

Yes, it is true!  Stacey’s closed sometime in July.  Here is an interesting article about the restaurant and the owner – click here.  They still operate a restaurant in Pleasanton.  Let’s all hope that the space attracts a fantastic restaurant as the location within the shopping center was great.