Inspired by the warmth of Provence in his home country of France, Chef/Owner Philippe Chevalier brings to life his vision for the ideal dining experience, a place where the richness of life is savored through wine, food and friends. Since opening in 2008, CHEVALIER continues to be rated a top restaurant, receiving 5 Michelin Bib Gourmand awards! (His “La-Salade Maraichere et Ch`evre Chaud” is a favorite of LH Magazine’s editor, Deanna Baillie.)
Situated in downtown Lafayette, the restaurant’s warm inviting interior, rich cherry wood bar and glorious outdoor dining garden offer an escape to a place of comfort, casual elegance and true enjoyment. As the Chef says “In Provence people sing a song when they talk. When the sun and the wind caress your skin, with the scent of lavender and rosemary in the air, your senses wake and remind you of the beauty of life.”
Chef Chevalier is proud to support local purveyors who take pride in producing the highest quality all natural products, without growth or added hormones or antibiotics. CHEVALIER’s network of suppliers support sustainable farming practices.
960 Moraga Rd Lafayette, CA 94549
925-385-0793
chevalierrestaurant.com
Angele is French country restaurant and bar offering refined bistro fare, wine and cocktails on the Napa riverfront in the heart of downtown Napa. Our dining room, located in the historic 1890’s ship chandlery now known as the Hatt Building, evokes the simple romance of the classic French brasserie, while our riverfront patio celebrates the region’s temperate climate and relaxed atmosphere.
Angele was opened in 2002 by Bettina Rouas. It is the culmination of everything she knows and loves about restaurants. With the recent addition of our executive Chef Rogelio Garcia and a dedicated and loyal staff you will find there is a love for French food, fresh local ingredients, and gathering people around the dinner table for an excellent meal. A vibrant stopping point along the Napa river Angele welcomes locals and travelers alike enjoying all the restaurant has to offer.
540 Main St Napa, CA 94559
707-252-8115
angelerestaurant.com
North Bay Adventure Boot Camp Mission: Feel Better, Move Better and Look Better, through functional fitness and proper nutrition in a fun, challenging and educational environment; conducive to success for each person.
Here is what you can expect from them: You will not find another full service, face to face fitness company like them in their area. They don’t just create workouts or put you on machines; they create an environment where people can get better. Move better, feel better, look better. You will find joy in fitness again and learn new lifestyle habits that can literally change your life. The Boot camp has a “whole body” approach to helping you reach your goals, and it is through exercise, nutrition, mobility, accountability, motivation, and support that not only they give to each client but that each client in turn gives to each other. They like to call it their fitness family – because that is what they aspire to be. And they feel that you can’t get that anywhere else in the Napa or Sonoma Valley! North Bay Adventure Boot Camp guarantees it or they will give you your money back! They simply want you to be better after working with them than you were before.
934 Enterprise Way, Suite D Napa, CA 94559
707-479-0866
napabootcamp.com
Walnut Creek Therapeutic Massage is a holistic therapeutic massage company, specializing in custom therapies using only organic, pure and vegan products to assist in achieving overall wellness.
Massage has many benefits and Rosanna Marino, owner, would love to help you distress and face your day with a new outlook. Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress-related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. Massage is an effective tool for managing this stress, which translates into:
· Decreased anxiety.
· Enhanced sleep quality.
· Greater energy.
· Improved concentration.
· Increased circulation.
· Reduced fatigue.
Massage can also help specifically address a number of health issues. Contact Rosanna for a personal evaluation!
1148 Alpine Rd #208 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-984-0628
After 16 years (two and a half in their “new” location) Kathy Stevens and the rest of team at First Impressions Salon and Spa know a thing or two about treating customers right – which has made them both successful and a reason that they were selected by our readers this year. They offer a relaxing and affordable experience and pride themselves on being a family salon and welcome the men as much as the ladies to come in to experience their services. .
They offer everything you might need done for your hair: Cutting, styling coloring, extensions and more! They also offer facials, waxing, massage (both deep tissue and Swedish) as well as manicures and pedicures so that you can be both relaxed AND well groomed after every visit. Also, because of the size of their team they are great at taking care of large groups like bridal parties. They are open six days a week and they stay open late in the evening so that you can make an appointment or stop in just about any time. Come in and say hello and learn why they have such a devoted following.
832 First St. Benicia, CA 94510
707-747-6910
firstimpressionsbenicia.com
Tomaj Trenda is a real estate broker and owner of the Better Homes Realty office in Lafayette, the top producing office in California. His passion is helping people buy and sell homes, and assisting them to increase their net worth through investing in their primary residence and in other investment properties.
Working as your real estate agent and broker, Tomaj is completely dedicated to your Service, Satisfaction and Success. He educates, coaches and supports his clients all the way through their home selling or buying process. He’s an expert in real estate contracts and is focused on the details of every transaction. He has extensive experience in Regular Sales, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Trust Sales, 1031 Exchanges and Commercial Real Estate.
Tomaj says, “Thank You, Local Happenings readers, for choosing me as the “Best Real Estate Agent” in the 2013 reader’s poll!”
3701 Mt. Diablo Blvd Lafayette, CA 94549
925-284-9500 ext 234
tomajtrenda.com
