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Construction Update: The Farmers Union is Taking Shape in Downtown Livermore
Here is a recent shot of the renovation of the old Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Building into The Farmers Union Restaurant. It looks like the old vaulted roof is coming down and the building has been stripped down to the walls. The original announcement from the city said the plan was to open in Summer/Fall…
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Proposed Winery and Event Center, Avaanti Vineyards, goes in front of Zoning Board
Last night, October 24th, 2024, The Avaanti Vineyards plan went in front of the East County Board of Zoning Adjustments. The planned wedding venue and winery features an event center, banquet room, restaurant and wine tasting facility, as well as a unique turf based “9 hole” golf course (which is really 3 greens with different…
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The old Burger King will become a Drive-Thru Starbucks
The former Burger King at 4341 First Street will now become a drive-thru Starbucks. The current Starbucks location right next door (next to Jamba Juice) is moving across the way to add drive-thru service. So no net new businesses in that Big Safeway plaza.
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Homegrown Hops Is Up For Sale
It looks like Homegrown Hops, the wonderful outdoor (and indoor) space on the south side of town is looking for new owners. Known for having good beer, live music, food trucks, bocce courts, cornhole, and most importantly sunshine, Homegrown Hops is a unique spot in the Livermore brewery scene. According to their ad on Loopnet…
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Shadow Puppet Brewery Sells to Martinez Brewery Del Cielo
For nearly a decade Shadow Puppet has been Livermore’s #2 brewery behind the behemoth that is Altamont Brewing Company, but in 2025 a new name will take over their spot at 4771 Arroyo Vista. Del Cielo Brewing Co. of Martinez will take over the spot.