By Allen Payton, Publisher

Whether you are in the mood for indulgence or healthy eating options, Uno Chicago Grill has just the ticket for both, from excellent New York strip steaks, to lobster and shrimp scampi, to wonderful salads and low-fat and carb options that taste great.  Additionally, they have a full Gluten Free menu, and full information about their menu and offerings, on line.  Of course they offer their tasty deep-dish, Chicago-style pizzas. Home Delivery is also available from their full menu, to the surrounding communities.

Locally owned and operated by long time Antioch residents Matt and Marilyn Pellouchoud, Uno’s features a family friendly environment, along with a great Sports Bar with the best mini-appetizers around. They have a special kids feature with a Kids Eat Free program on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Please ask for Matt personally when you stop by so he can say hello, and make sure your visit is exceptional in every way possible. Uno’s focuses on friendly, informative service, with smiles and attention given to all the details of exceptional quality.

Uno’s also provides many services to our community, most notably their Fund-Raiser program that offers up to 20% of sales driven by your specific club or organization.  Just give them a call and they can set up your own Fundraiser, and make some dough for you and your cause.  (Get it? Dough. As in pizza dough?) They focus on local high schools, elementary schools as well as many churches and civic organizations.

If you are looking for some great Mid-Western hospitality, outstanding food and menu options, along with a comfortable and warm environment, stop by their location in Antioch at 4827 Lone Tree Way, or give them a call for directions or reservations at 925-522-8554. Visit them online at www.unos.com.

They are open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with lively music and excellent food, served late for your convenience.

For more dinner reservations before the show call Humphrey’s at (925) 778-5800 and for more information visit www.HumphreysontheDelta.com.

The Rib Shack owners Mandisa & Ron Mixon.

By Allen Payton, Publisher

If you’ve been missing smoked, grilled barbeque in Antioch, then you’re in luck. The Rib Shack, opened by Ron and Mandisa Mixon on September 1^st, serves up just what you’ve been craving.

“We started the restaurant because there wasn’t many barbeque places in the area,” Mandisa said.

No one else was providing smoked, grilled barbeque, so they did.

“We were originally going to open a hot dog cart,” she shared. “But when Ron found this location, we decided to open a full restaurant.”

Mandisa is the chef. While they’ve never owned a restaurant before, she gained some experience helping her sister, who owns a restaurant and catering business in Foster City.

But, she learned her cooking skills from her grandmother, who is a native of Mississippi.

“We have a long line of entrepreneurs in our family,” Mandisa stated.

She makes the barbeque sauce and the batter for the fish.

Ron, who also owns a handyman business and has been pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship for the past four years since they moved to Antioch, handles the barbequing.

The Rib Shack grill

It’s a family business, with both their daughters serving customers and helping out, and Ron’s brother supplying the home-made sweet potato pie.

They serve ribs, chicken, links and fish, plus desserts. I’ve eaten there and found their barbeque sauce to be delicious.

The Mixons encourage everyone to “Come by and enjoy great barbeque!”

They’re located at 1803 West 10^th Street near the corner of Auto Center Drive, next to economy Auto Body and Paint, and across from Hazel’s. They offer dine-in, take-out, catering and lunch-time delivery for three orders or more.

Don’t Miss The BEST 2012 Halloween Party Ever! This Friday night at Humphrey’s on the Delta. Stop by for dinner before the show and party. See their menu at www.humphreysonthedelta.com. Call for reservations at 925-778-5800. Humphrey’s is located at 1 Marina Plaza, at the foot of L Street, in Antioch.

A chef entertains patrons while preparing their dinners at one of Kobe’s 12 teppanyaki tables at their new restaurant in Antioch.

By Allen Payton, Publisher

If you haven’t yet been to the new Kobe Japanese Steak, Seafood, Sushi, Teppanyaki, Fusion restaurant and bar in Antioch, you should.

Named for the finest beef in the world, Kobe is the only restaurant in the area to offer such tender New York steak and Filet Mignon that just melt in your mouth.

Plus, their other menu items of seafood, sushi and chicken will tantalize your taste buds, as well.

What’s more is you can enjoy a show of the preparation of your meal at one of their 12 teppanyaki tables.

Started by four friends who met while all working at the same restaurant, Antioch’s location is Kobe’s fourth, with plans for more.

Partners Benny Chen, Phillip Chau, David Dong and Chef Peter Pan (yes that’s really his name), know what they’re doing from their experience in the restaurant business for between 15 and 30 years, each.

“Offering a fine dining experience with five-star food and five-star quality is our goal,” Benny stated.

Lunches include Hibachi Platters, Special Sushi Combos and Bento Boxes. Dinners include Hibachi Entrees and Special “Kobe” Imperial meals, such as steak and lobster or shrimp, and dinner for two with a choice of three items.

They also feature a sushi bar that seats 17 and offer “fusion” choices of Japanese, Korean, Thai and Chinese food, as well as a Kids Menu for age 10 and under.

See their ad on the previous page for location, hours and a special offer.