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Brentwood Press - Best_of_Antioch - Index

February 2008 ANTIOCH PRESS 27
Best Eats & Drinks
Live Music
FIRST – Schooner’s Grill & Brewery
4250 Lone Tree Way, 776-1800
Every weekend you’ll fi nd some
of the area’s best entertainers at
Schooner’s. And every now and then,
they’ve been known to offer karaoke
for their patrons. Better get there
early if you want a seat, otherwise
you’ll be competing with SRO. Call
Schooner’s for its entertainment
schedule.
HONOR – Humphreys on the Delta
1 Marina Place, 778-5800
This fi ne eating place and bar offers
live music on weekends, too. Humphreys
engages the best musicians in
East County, so call to fi nd out who’s
next – and when.
Meal Under $10
FIRST – Mac’s Old House
3100 E. 18th St., 757-9908
There’s never been a place quite like
Mac’s for great food and lots of it for
less than $10. We wonder how they
do it and how they serve double and
triple drinks so cheaply. It’s an amazing
place that’s always busy, and no wonder.
Get there early or expect a wait.
HONOR – Schooner’s Grill & Brewery
4250 Lone Tree Way, 776-1800
Oh, my gosh, Schooner’s shows up
again. You’ll fi nd lots of tasty meals
under $10 and their brewery makes
outstanding beer.
Mediterranean Food
FIRST – India 4 U
5759 Lone Tree Way, 757-7475
This restaurant serves marvelous
Mediterranean, Indian and Middle
Eastern dishes that will pique your
taste buds and make you wonder
why you haven’t tried the India 4 U
adventure before. Its expert chefs
will defi nitely curry favor with you.
Check it out and see why our readers
highly recommend this restaurant.
Mexican Restaurant
FIRST – Celia’s Mexican Restaurant
523 W. 10th St., 754-1355
Prepare your palate for a stimulating
south-of-the-border excursion.
There’s no better place to get Mexican
food in Antioch, and that’s been
true for many years. Celia’s serves a
full menu of Mexican dishes, has nice
ambiance and offers to-go service.
Our readers absolutely love this place
and it’s easy to see why.
HONOR – Las Tres Maria’s Restaurant
2734 W. Tregallas Road, 706-8860
Take out, eat in, Las Tres Maria’s
makes great margaritas, and the food
is delicious. Our readers love Mexican
cuisine, and Las Tres Maria’s is one of
their favorite spots.
Most Authentic Mexican Food
FIRST – Celia’s Mexican Restaurant
523 W. 10th St., 754-1355
This was a tough one since there
are so many fi ne authentic Mexican
cooks in town, but Celia’s is the
big winner – our readers won’t be
denied. Vivid and authentic fl avors
are everything here – and at reasonable
prices. Walk into Celia’s and
you’ll realize right away how richly it
deserves the title of First.
HONOR – Las Tres Maria’s Restaurant
2734 W. Tregallas Road,
706-8860
Another fi ne Mexican restaurant
with all the characteristics of the real
thing. Las Tres Maria’s was close to
the top of our voting, so you know
it’s good.
Most Raging Happy Hour
FIRST – Schooner’s Grill & Brewery
4250 Lone Tree Way, 776-1800
Get off work early and head on down
to Schooner’s for happy hour and an
outrageous, fun-loving crowd that’ll
make you forget how stressful your
day was. This place will get you mellowed
out so you can appreciate a
great evening meal or appetizer right
there in Schooner’s well-stocked bar.
HONOR – Humphreys on the Delta
1 Marina Place, 778-5800
Head on over to Humphrey’s for
some half-price drinks and a fun time
with folks you know. It’s a great place
to enjoy happy hour.
New Restaurant
FIRST – Cocina Medina
5005 Lone Tree Way, 753-1968
This restaurant is fast making friends
all over town, and for very good reasons.
The food is fl avorifi c, the service
is knowledgeable and the ambiance
is inviting. You’ll fi nd Cocina Medina
a nice change of pace. Our readers
were certainly impressed, and our
guess is you will be, too.
HONOR – Risotto
4605 Golf Course Road, 778-5555
This Italian dining establishment
hasn’t been around long, but has
impressed our readers with its menu
and service. Check out Risotto soon.
Outdoor Dining
FIRST – Schooner’s Grill & Brewery
4250 Lone Tree Way, 776-1800
We’ve written so much about Schooner’s
in this issue of B.o.A. that it
must be apparent our readers are
ecstatic about having this restaurant
in town. Schooner’s has an expansive
patio for outside dining that makes
for a pleasant al fresco experience.
The food is great no matter where
you sit.