YANKEE PIER^® LAFAYETTE NEWS, REVIEWS & ACCOLADES

01.19.12 - 23rd Annual Dungeness Crab Festival Coming to Lark Creek Restaurant Group in February 2012

Visit any of Lark Creek Restaurant Group's Bay Area restaurants throughout Februeary 2012, where our chefs will be featuring the freshest, live, local Dungenss Crab. announcement

01.03.12 - Napa Valley Register Reports "Dellar's Success is No Lark"
Jennifer Huffman interviews Michael Dellar, president and CEO of Lark Creek Restaurant Group”, about achieving success in the volatile and competitive restaurant industry. Read full article

12.08.11 - Yankee Pier Lafayette Designated Bay Area Green Business

The Bay Area Green Business Program distinguishes small businesses that protect, preserve and sustain our environment. Businesses that meet the Program's standards are officially recognized as Bay Area Green Businesses. Recently, Yankee Pier Lafayette was officially designated a Green Business. Read more

11.23.11 - Bradley Ogden and "Good Gravy!"
Jackie Burrell reports for the Bay Area News Group in "Good Gravy!" and features advice from Lark Creek Restaurant Group's own Chef Bradley Ogden. "Simply put, don't mess around with the most glorious condiment on the table, says Bradley Ogden, the co-founder of the Bay Area's Lark Creek empire -- and our unofficial Thanksgiving guide this year. (His new book, "Holiday Dinners With Bradley Ogden" -- Running Press, 280 pages, $30 -- was the source for the billowing triple-layer pumpkin pie recipe we showcased earlier this month.)... Done right, a good gravy raises the carved turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing to new heights, and prompts guests to drizzle, dollop or wantonly pour it over everything but the pie. So while the turkey roasts in your oven ... take a moment to peruse these gravy-making tips from the pros. Even veterans of the feast may want to try Ogden's secret ingredient, sherry vinegar, to balance the sauce's rich flavors." Read full article

11.07.11 - "Foodie Chap" and CBS 5 "Eye on the Bay" host Liam Mayclem Interviews Bradley Ogden, co-founder of Lark Creek Restaurant Group, in the kitchen at One Market Restaurant
The Foodie Chap says Chef Bradley Ogden "is a superstar Chef with a big appetite for life and top drawer cuisine." Mayclem recommends checking out Ogden's new cookbook "Holiday Dinners by Bradley Ogden," which is "brimming with sophisticated yet approachable recipes." Read full article

10.27.11 - Cocktail Party at One Market Restaurant November 4, 2011 to Launch 5th Annual Gingerbread Wishes Fundraiser Benefitting Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Lark Creek Restaurant Group will hold a cocktail party at One Market Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. on November 4, 2011 to kick-off “Gingerbread Wishes,” their annual month-long celebration supporting the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation that has raised more than $75,000 since 2007. With 100% of the proceeds from ticket and raffle sales benefiting Make-A-Wish, guests will feast on hors d’oeuvres from Michelin-starred Chef Mark Dommen and decorate their own star-shaped, fresh-baked gingerbread cookies with frosting, sprinkles and candies. The event will take place in the One Market Pavilion, with a hosted wine and beer bar, a specialty cocktail and live music by Billy Philadelphia and Jim Kerwin.

A fantastic raffle will feature an assortment of prizes and culinary delights including a signed copy of Chef Bradley Ogden's new cookbook, "Holiday Dinners with Bradley Ogden" or dinner for two at Yankee Pier Lafayette, Santana Row or Larkspur. Read announcement

10.19.11 - Food & Wine Events: Dinner with Bradley Ogden

Bay Area News Group reports on the series of special dinners with Bradley Ogden "Celebrated chef and Lark Creek co-founder Bradley Ogden will host special events at restaurants around the Bay Area celebrating his new cookbook 'Holiday Dinners with Bradley Ogden. ... guests will be able to purchase a cookbook to be signed by Ogden for just $30, as well as experience a prix fixe dinner menu for $34, highlighting recipes from the cookbook. Each restaurant will offer its full a la carte menus in addition to the special menus." read full article

Friday, October 21, Lunch – Yankee Pier Santana Row 408.244.1244
Saturday, October 22, Dinner – One Market Restaurant 415.777.5577
Sunday, October 23, Brunch – Lark Creek Walnut Creek 925.256.1234
Sunday, November 6, Dinner – Fish Story 707.251.5600
Monday, November 7, Dinner – LarkCreekSteak 415.593.4100
Monday, November 7, Dinner – Cupola Pizzeria 415.896.5600
Tuesday, November 8, Lunch – Yankee Pier Lafayette 925.283.4100
Saturday, November 19, Lunch and Dinner – Parcel 104 408.970.6104
Friday, December 2, Dinner – Parcel 104 408.970.6104
Saturday, December 3, Lunch – Book Passage Event at The Tavern at Lark Creek.  Reservations made through Book Passage at 415.927.0960, ext. 1.

09.30.11 - Lark Creek Restaurant Group Announces 2011 Pumpkin Festival in October

Throughout October, the Lark Creek Restaurant Group celebrates its annual “Pumpkin Festival” offering guests unique dishes showcasing America’s favorite fall squash. Among other delicious specials, Chef/Partner Michael Dunn, of Yankee Pier Lafayette will present his Double Cut Pork Chop with roasted kabocha squash, braised escarole, bacon lardons, onions and apple cider glaze. Participating Lark Creek restaurants will also hold “guess the weight” pumpkin contests, awarding the winner a $100 gift certificate. announcement

08.25.11 - Inside Scoop SF Lists Bay Area Seafood Watch Restaurants
All of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group places -- including Yankee Pier -- are certified sustainable seafood restaurants, per the Montery Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program. Read full article

Fifth Annual Gingerbread Wishes Event November 2011
The Lark Creek Restaurant Group announces the Fifth Annual Gingerbread Wishes™ event throughout the month of November. Yankee Pier guests are invited to celebrate the holiday season by giving to a worthy cause and enjoying a delicious freshly-baked gingerbread cookie. Each star-shaped cookie may be purchased for $10.00, and is served with a tableside decorating kit including frosting, sprinkles and candies. It all comes packaged in a decorative gift bag, and 100% of the proceeds benefit the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation. Other participating restaurants include One Market Restaurant, LarkCreekSteak and Cupola Pizzeria in San Francisco; The Tavern at Lark Creek and Yankee Pier in Larkspur; Fish Story in Napa; Lark Creek Walnut Creek; and Yankee Pier at Santana Row in San Jose. announcement

08.11 Diablo Magazine's 101 Best Bites
Diablo Magazine's 101 Best Bites feature Yankee Pier Lafayette's Lobster Rolls. "...for a really good time, dial up a simple lobster roll like they serve at Yankee Pier. The meat is... pristinely white and sweet, plump, and succulent..." read full article

07.18.11 Half Priced Wine at Lark Creek Restaurant Group in San Jose, Napa, San Francisco & East Bay through end of July

Tara Fatemi Walker reports for the Examiner: Lark Creek Restaurant Group's Ninth Annual July Wine Event means you can still buy bottles of wine for 50% off every meal in July at Yankee Pier Lafayette and most other Lark Creek Restaurant Group properites: The Tavern at Lark Creek in Larkspur; One Market Restaurant, LarkCreekSteak and Cupola Pizzeria in San Francisco; Lark Creek Walnut Creek; Yankee Pier in Larkspur and at Santana Row in San Jose; Fish Story in Napa; and Parcel 104 at the Santa Clara Marriott (Friday evenings only). read full article

07.19.11 Lark Creek Restaurant Group's Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival at Yankee Pier in Lafayette
Lark Creek Restaurant Group's annual Heirloom Tomato Festival runs throughout August 2011. Pan Roasted Pacific Rockfish with roasted heirloom tomato and bay shrimp salsa, summer corn succotash and crispy fried red potatoes will be offered, among other delights, by Chef/Partner Michael Dunn of Yankee Pier Lafayette. Other participating restaurants: The Tavern at Lark Creek in Larkspur; Fish Story in Napa; One Market Restaurant, LarkCreekSteak and Cupola Pizzeria in San Francisco; Lark Creek Walnut Creek; Yankee Pier in Larkspur and at Santana Row in San Jose; Lark Creek Grill at SFO's Terminal 2; and Parcel 104 in Santa Clara. announcement

06.21.11 Yankee Pier in Lafayette Celebrates Summer with Lark Creek Restaurant Group's Half-Off Wine Promotion Throughout the Month of July
Yankee Pier will be participating in Lark Creek Restaurant Group's ninth annual July Half-Off Wine Promotion. For example, at Yankee Pier in Lafayette, you can splurge on a bottle of 2009 Frank Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley, normally $62, but just $31 during the promotion. Participating restaurants of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group include The Tavern at Lark Creek in Larkspur; One Market Restaurant, LarkCreekSteak and Cupola Pizzeria in San Francisco; Lark Creek Walnut Creek; Yankee Pier in Larkspur, Lafayette and at Santana Row in San Jose; Fish Story in Napa; and Parcel 104 at the Santa Clara Marriott (Friday evenings only). announcement

04.19.11 Yankee Pier Lafayette participates in Lark Creek Restaurant Group's 4th Annual "Teacher Appreciation Month" in May

11.16.10 - Thanksgiving Dinner Options Outside San Francisco
Zagat Buzz San Francisco Edition
Lark Creek Restaurant Group has a strong presence in Zagat Buzz' article on where to go for Thanksgiving dinner. The Tavern at Lark Creek, Fish Story, Lark Creek Walnut Creek, Yankee Pier Lafayette, Larkspurand Santana Row in San Jose are on the short list of 25 restaurants serving traditional (and not so traditional) Turkey Day meals around the Bay Area this year.

November 2008 - Diablo Magazine:
Yankee Pier Lafayette Wins coveted 2008 Diablo magazine Food Award
Food: 26 points, Ambience: 21 points, Service: 24 points
FINAL SCORE: 71 points out of 90 points article

May 2008 - Diablo Magazine:
East Meets West - Coast, that is - at the new Lafayette Mercantile's seafood restaurant
"Uber -fresh seafood from both Atlantic and Pacific waters. Menu changes seasonally in accordance with nature's provision." article

March 2008 - Diablo Magazine:
Yankee Pier
"The Lafayette incarnation of Yankee Pier is a pretty chichi spot to ride out a nor’easter, but one taste of the chowdah and you’ll be remembering counter service by a rocky harbor. Yankee or not, you’ll find oysters from the raw bar are fresh as ocean spray; check out the Fanny Bays. Popcorn shrimp are surprisingly tender. The petrale sole scores points for the Pacific, especially alongside beautiful sautéed spinach and whipped potatoes. The tuna and jack is your grandma’s tuna melt, except better in a buttery toasted soft roll. Linguini with veggies and clams would fix up an Italian fisherman. And the kids’ menu offers real food. The desserts, including the butterscotch pudding, rival sister restaurant Lark Creek’s. Ditto on the wines. Lunch and dinner daily." article

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