THE LARK CREEK RESTAURANT GROUP

07.22.10 - Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival
press release
This August, Lark Creek Restaurant Group’s annual “Heirloom Tomato Festival” is back with new, delectable dishes featured in the month-long celebration. From August 1 to August 31, 2010, each participating Bay Area restaurant will showcase a wide range of exciting heirloom tomato creations in addition to their existing à la carte menus of farm-fresh, seasonal fare.

07.13.10 - Lark Creek Walnut Creek celebrates its 15th Anniversary with a proclamation from the Walnut Creek Mayor and a $15.00 three-course prix fixe dinner.
press release
Lark Creek Walnut Creek, one of the San Francisco East Bay’s favorite restaurants, celebrates its 15th Anniversary with a proclamation from Walnut Creek Mayor Sue Rainey and a $15.00 three-course prix fixe dinner menu featuring signature dishes on Monday, July 19, 2010.

06.07.10 - Lark Creek Restaurant Group kicks off summer with Eighth Annual Half-Off Wine Promotion throughout July.
press release
Guests have complete access to more than 1000 different labels in the award-winning wine collection, offered at half price for brunch, lunch and dinner.

04.07.10 - Third Annual "Teacher Appreciation Month"
press release
Each restaurant offers discount to Bay Area teachers and school employees to show gratitude for their hard work.

04.07.10 - Marin Magazine
Currents
Fish2Fork, a website dedicated to rating restaurants based on their menu’s impact on marine life, launched its online seafood guide. Congrats to Larkspur local Yankee Pier for making the list of conscientious restaurants for its use of sustainable fish.

03.09.10 - Lark Creek Restaurant Group announces plans for expansion with four innovative new restaurants opening in 2010 and 2011.
press release
Moreton Fig, Fish Story, an artisan pizzeria and The Grill by Lark Creek extend Lark Creek Restaurant Group’s reach into new markets.

03.08.10 - Nation's Restaurant News
Semifinalists announced for Beard awards
Notable newcomers to the list of outstanding restaurateurs includes Michael Dellar of Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

03.01.10 - Restaurants & Institutions
Kitchen Equipment: Grilling Machines
"The ongoing quest for charred goodness starts with a red-hot grate. Should gas, charcoal or wood fuel the fire? That depends on the chef." LarkCreekSteak set-up featured and interview with Executive Chef John Ledbetter.

12.09 - Yankee Pier rates high with Fish2Fork
fish2fork.com is a web site that rates restaurants that serve fish not only for the quality of their food but also for the effect they are having on the seas and on marine life.

From the Fish2fork blog: "[Yankee Pier] is a 3.5 Blue Fish restaurant which deserves maximum support from diners and conservationists alike." read more

From Michael Bauer's blog: "In the Bay Area, for example, the most conscientious restaurants are Yankee Pier, with various locations in the Bay Area, and Oliveto in Oakland; both were awarded 3.5 blue fish out of five. "
read more

12.09 - Food & Travel
Experimental Dining in San Francisco
Featuring One Market chef Mark Dommen and the communal Chef's Table.

12.09 - Make-A-Wish Foundation Annual Meeting
Michael Dellar and John Gologorsky accepting award
Lark Creek Restaurant Group was recognized by the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation as one of their “Heroes” of 2009 for their fundraising efforts through the Gingerbread Wishes event, raising more than $32,000 since 2007 for the Foundation.

10.15.09 Where Magazine “Ask the Expert” column
(Q&A with Concierge D.C. Sands of the Palomar Hotel)
Which restaurants generate the most consistently positive feedback from your guests? "LarkCreekSteak is always a sure thing. My guests sometimes are unsure about going to a shopping center for a restaurant, but little do they know Westfield is not your ordinary shopping mall!"

10.02.09 - Weekly Beast Menus, One Market
(SF Restaurant Examiner by Dina Brooks)
Interview with chef Mark Dommen, One Market
Every Friday and Saturday evening, One Market chef Mark Dommen will present his changing "Weekly Beast" menus spotlighting various whole animals including goat, Duroc pig, Muscovy duck and lamb. Chef interview

09.09.09 - Annual "Gingerbread Wishes" Event
press release
Lark Creek Restaurant Group to hold annual "Gingerbread Wishes" event throughout November to benefit the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Each Restaurant Welcomes Guests to Decorate their Own Gingerbread Cookies to Celebrate the Season of Giving.

07.08.09 - Chef's diet tips and culinary tricks
(Contra Costa Times, by Jackie Burrell)
story page1, story page 2
Heading into bathing suit season is always tough. Now imagine embarking on the celery-and-cottage-cheese regimen when your workplace is a restaurant kitchen and tasting every dish a job requirement. Now imagine losing more than a hundred pounds in the process.

07.07.09 - The View From the Bay
Lighten up your standard fish dish (video)
A delicious and healthy recipe for Blackened Alaskan Halibut. Chef Scott Wall's segment on View from the Bay.

08.01.08 - Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival
press release
Lark Creek Restaurant Group celebrates the bounty of summer with annual "Heirloom Tomato Festival." Each restaurant will showcase a tantalizing array of distinctive, innovative and inspired seasonal tomato dishes, in addition to their existing menus of farm-fresh seasonal American fare.

5.30.08 - 2008 Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards
Award Info / News Coverage
Lark Creek Restaurant Group CFO/Senior Vice President Finance Jonathan Gologorsky has been named CFO of the Year for Non-Public Companies by the San Francisco Business Times and Larkin Street Youth Services.

1.21.08 - Make-A-Wish Foundation
Lark Creek Restaurant Group Presents "Gingerbread Check"
to Make-A-Wish
Michael Dellar, Co-founder, President and CEO of The Lark Creek Restaurant Group recently presented a check in the amount of $12,680 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at One Market Restaurant in San Francisco.

11.2.07 - Project Foodie
Make-A-Wish Holiday Baking
Project Foodie profiles the Lark Creek Restaurant Group's November Gingerbread Wishes fundraising event for the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation, including One Market Restaurant Pastry Chef Patti Dellamonica-Bauler's recipes.

10.16.07 - Nation's Restaurant News
To half and to hold: Operators lure patrons with wine discount promos
Lark Creek Restaurant Group restaurants featured in Nation’s Restaurant News.

08.28.07 - 2nd Annual Chocolate Festival
press release
As a nod to the American love affair with an ingredient that has been a part of human culture for over 2000 years, throughout the month of September the Lark Creek Restaurant Group will be offering special menus in each of its Bay Area restaurants featuring sweet and savory dishes infused with the very best of American chocolate.

08.21.07 - "Gingerbread Wishes" Event to Launch
press release
Lark Creek Restaurant Group will launch the first annual "Gingerbread Wishes" event in November to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Each restaurant welcomes guests to decorate their own gingerbread cookies to celebrate the season of giving.

08.17.07 - San Francisco Business Times
Lark Creek is flowing into new locations
Restaurant group looks to Bay Area and beyond for its future eateries.

03.07.07 - General Manager appointment
press release
The Lark Creek Inn appoints Todd Stillman as General Manager.

01.30.06 - Nation's Restaurant News
"The NRN 50: Multiconcept Growth Companies: Lark Creek Restaurant Group"
All-American restaurateurs put an entrepreneurial spin on 'farm-to-table,' welcoming all to company's fine-dining spots and its casual growth concept.


RESTAURANTS

07.30.08 - San Francisco Chronicle
Seasonal Cook: How to pickle peppers, plums and more
Erica Holland-Toll, head chef at Lark Creek Inn, shares her recipes for a variety of homemade pickles.

03.04.08 - The View from the Bay, abc7news.com
Kid-friendly restaurant menus
Kid friendly ideas with Chef Michael Dunn of Yankee Pier in Lafayette.

11.26.07 - examiner.com
The 3-minute interview with Mark Dommen
Mark Dommen is chef at One Market Restaurant and was named a 2007 StarChefs “Rising Star”.

11.25.07 - Best of Citysearch: San Francisco Restaurants
Best Business Dining 2007
One Market Restaurant has been selected by the Citysearch Editors as the best restaurant for business dining in 2007.

10.30.07 - Michelin Guide 2008
One Market Restaurant Receives Michelin Star
Chef/Partner Mark Dommen and General Manager/Partner Larry Bouchard were thrilled to receive a call from the Michelin Guide informing them that One Market Restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star.

10.26.07 - Liam's List, Entertainment/cbs5.com
Liam's List - Your Weekly Guide to Fun and Frivolity
One Market listed at #9 in reference to their recent award of a Michelin star.

10.15.07 - Gayot
Top 10 Steakhouses in the U.S. 2007
LarkCreekSteak named one of America’s Top 10 Steakhouses by Gayot . In their newly published Gayot Restaurant Issue “The Guide to the Good Life” has selected LarkCreekSteak as one of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the United States. While the Gayot roots are French, they have been publishing American restaurant guides since 1981.

11.2007 - Town & Country
"On the Town: Out for Thanksgiving"
The Lark Creek Inn is a local favorite for dinner out on Thanksgiving.

10.14.07 - Mariani's Virtual Gourmet, online newsletter by John Mariani
"Now it can be told! Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America 2007"
LarkCreek®Steak is proud to be named one of Esquire magazine's best new restaurants for 2007. >> Esquire article

09.19.07 - San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Area food benefits
Dining out for kids
This year's Streetsmart 4Kids 6-week fundraiser kicks off Oct. 2 with a 6 to 7:30 p.m. event at One Market Restaurant in San Francisco, hosted by San Francisco 49er lineman Vernon Davis and other team members.

09.11.07 - The View from the Bay, abc7news.com
Make a delicious chocolate dessert that everyone in your family will love. Plus, find out about an event that chocolate lovers won't want to miss.
Pastry chef, Chona Piumarta, from Lark Creek Steak, showed us how to make a delicious spin on a classic dessert: dark chocolate tart!

09.01.07 - Delta Sky Magazine, Pie In The Sky
5 Fab Restaurants for Solo Dining
Delta Sky Magazine Features One Market’s Chef’s Counter for exceptional dining.

08.15.07 - The View from the Bay, abc7news.com
Summertime means peach time! Make a fun and fresh dessert that is sure to impress everyone at your next dinner party.
Patti Dellamonica-Bauler, pastry chef from One Market Restaurant, shares a mouth-watering recipe for O'Henry Peach Dumplings.

08.07.07 - Today, msnbc.com
‘Steal’ this old-fashioned Maine lobster roll recipe
Phil Lempert shares a delicious summer dish from Yankee Pier in San Jose.

07.24.07 - Winemaker Dinner with Robert Lindquist of Qupé
Press Release/Menu
LarkCreek®Steak partners with esteemed Qupe winemaker Robert Lindquist for an intimate wine pairing dinner.

07.24.07 - Project Foodie
"One Market: Beet Carpaccio"
Featured seasonal recipes from "Rising Star" Chef Mark Dommen.

06.19.07 - Rising Star Chef
Biography and Interview with Mark Dommen, One Market Restaurant, 2007 Rising Star Chef nominee
Rising Stars are up-and-coming chefs and culinary professionals who represent the vanguard of the contemporary American dining scene.

04.25.07 - Contra Costa Times
Chefs Surprise: Saucy, fruity -- and oh so good
Lark Creek Walnut Creek chef, Scott Wall, competes in Contra Costa Times' Iron Chef-style match-up, "Chefs Surprise."

03.07 - R & I Insights
One Quick Question for Larry Bouchard
General Manager Larry Bouchard shares insight on how he keeps One Market relevant, differentiated and attracting new business nearly 15 years after opening.

03.07 - National Culinary Review
Cocktails and Wine on the Horizon
Restauranteurs are crafting beverage menus that match their concept or provide an insightful contrast.

03.02.07 - CBS 5 magazine show "Eye on the Bay"
Video
Show page
Link to the video and show's page of the episode titled "Westfield Shopping Center"; story includes LarkCreekSteak Restaurant.

02.09.07 - Project Foodie
Recipe Spotlight
Project Foodie focuses its recipe spotlight on the Lark Creek Inn, including two recipes and photos for Berkshire Pork Shoulder and Pan Roasted Halibut.

02.01.07 - Valentine's Day
Press Release
The Lark Creek Restaurant Group offers many romantic dining options this Valentine’s Day and welcomes guests to special feasts.

11.13.06 - Nation's Restaurant News
"On The Menu"
Feature on LarkCreekSteak including menu and photos.

12.06 - Country Home
"Dish"
Story on The Gingerbread Inn, including Pastry Chef Patti Dellamonica-Bauler and photos.

10.21.05 - Wall Street Journal
“The Runway Gourment”
Journalist Conor Dougherty reports on where to find wild salmon, filet mignon and a café with its own security gate (Yankee Pier SFO).

07.05 - Library Benefit
Press Release
Lark Creek Walnut Creek Raises Almost $15,000 to Benefit Walnut Creek Library Foundation at Anniversary Celebration.

Spring, 2002 - Gastronomica
"Chef's Page: One Market"
Article by Group Chef Adrian Hoffman.

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