Dining in the Tri-Valley | News

After working at Michelin-starred and trendy New York City restaurants, Matt Greco relocated west as executive chef of the former white-tableclothed restaurant at Wente Vineyards in Livermore nine years ago.

In 2018, he opened a dining venue near his Pleasanton home named Salt Craft in honor of the tiny yet mighty ingredient. Salt Craft quickly became known for lamb pastrami, house made pasta and Texas-influenced barbecue.

But the rosy future for restaurateurs such as Greco dimmed as dining out was abruptly halted in March 2020. The Tri-Valley lost longtime favorites such as Campo di Bocce, Sweet Tomatoes and the English Rose Tea Room, to name a few.

In the past 18 months Tri-Valley businesses found diverse ways to continue satisfying those who craved chef-prepared food.

From family-run eateries to multiple-location restaurants, here’s a snapshot of dining and drink venues that thrived,…