Tangelo Frozen Yogurt Opening this Saturday Aug. 4th in Moraga

August 3, 2012 11:30 am

Back in May I noted that Tangelo Frozen Yogurt was ‘coming soon’ to the Rheem Shopping Center in Moraga, and if everything goes as planned it looks like it’ll be opening up this Saturday, August 4th. Check out their Facebook page here which has photos of the progress inside. When I took a peek yesterday they were trying the frozen yogurt in the back of the store (if you look closely you can see them in the above photo). Walnut Creek has plenty of frozen yogurt options inlcuding Coco Swirl, Blush and Yogurtland in Walnut Creek, but this will be the only frozen yogurt shop in Moraga. Tangelo Frozen Yogurt is located at 384 Park St. next to Lamorinda Pizza in Moraga.

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Zebra Tattoo & Body Piercings gets New Sign in Walnut Creek

August 3, 2012 10:00 am

Check out the new signage at Zebra Tatoo & Body Piercings in Walnut Creek. Look closely and you can see the sign itself has a piercing and is sporting a ‘sign’ ring, while above it is a hand-held tattoo machine used to create tattoos. How cool is that? Apparently this sign almost wasn’t approved by the city but the sign maker had some influence and so here it is.

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Friday Question of the Day – What’s your Favorite Olympic Sport to Watch?

August 3, 2012 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user ▲ e-basak

Being that we’re right in the midst of the 2012 London Summer Olympics, I have been watching a lot of the Olympics thanks to Tivo. Based on the number of swimming clubs and swim meets that take place around here I imagine swimming is one of the most popular sports to watch, although having taken up running this past year I’m looking forward to track and field starting today. I wish NBC would broadcast less popular sports occasionally as I wouldn’t mind seeing archery, track cycling and judo. What is your favorite Olympic sport to watch?

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Kenn Adams Adventure Theater – “Adventure in Space” at Walnut Creek Library Aug. 6th

August 2, 2012 4:30 pm

Kenn Adams Adventure Theater! Episode 1: Adventure in Space will performed at the downtown Walnut Creek Library on August 6th, from 6:30pm – 7:15pm. Admission is free.

From the Walnut Creek Library website:

Do you dream of being in show biz? Then this is the show for you. On a distant planet, the gentle king has been ripped from his throne! A galactic mad man rules in his place, and the world stands in need of a hero…like you! Audience members make all the sound effects, become the scenery, invent characters, create plot-twists, and play the main characters! For ages 6 & up. First 150 people will be admitted

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Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Park Regency (Walnut Creek)

August 2, 2012 3:30 pm

This rental is located at the Park Regency in Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill BART station. The exact address is 3128 Oak Rd.

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From the Craigslist ad:

French regency architecture and meticulous design make Park Regency Walnut Creek’s most prestigious apartment community. One of the choice communities in the area, you may choose from a variety of floor plans to accommodate any lifestyle. Conveniently located a block from the Pleasant Hill BART station, a 38-minute ride takes you to San Francisco. Nearby I-680 highway provides easy access to the rest of the beautiful Bay Area.

This is a 2br/2ba on the top floor listed at $2419/month. It includes a washer/dryer and dishwasher. Does this seem like a good deal for the Pleasant Hill BART area?

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Lottie’s Creamery Opening this Fall in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 2, 2012 11:30 am

Back in July I noted about a new ice cream store opening at the former Erawan Thai location on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek, and now there is a sign up with the name, Lottie’s Creamery. You can check their Facebook page here.

I received an email from co-owner Deb Phillips who wrote:

We will be making super-premium ice cream from organic straus dairy – like Ici. However, our product will be unique among the artisan ice creameries in the Bay Area because we will be pasteurizing our own ice cream base entirely from scratch, rather than buying a pre-made mix as they do at the other artisan shops in the area (Tara’s, Ici, Bi-Rite, etc.) This will allow me an incredible amount of flexibility when designing my flavors.

We will focus on making amazing mostly-traditional flavors with high quality ingredients.

Check out the pasteurizer:

Photo courtesy of Lottie’s Creamery

Diablo Dish notes that Phillips worked at Ici in Berkeley for a couple of years. Ici makes some of the best ice cream I’ve ever eaten, and others would agree as they always have lines out the door waiting to try one of their creative flavors. You can check out today’s flavors here. If Lottie’s turns out to be as good as Ici that would be awesome! I can’t wait to try this place out.

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Pelican Rock Men’s Clothing Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 2, 2012 8:30 am

Pelican Rock, the new men’s clothing store that I noted about last month is now open in downtown Walnut Creek. I checked it out and it has a preppy, yet casual East Coast vibe, stocked with brands like Southern Tide, Gant, and Vineyard Vines, not typically sold around here. Decorated in a cool maritime style, the high ceilings gives it a spacious feel overall.

Check out the inside of the store:

And another inside shot near the entrance:

Pelican Rock is located in a prime spot next to Papyrus and Main St. Rags at 1378 N. Main St, right near Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

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Preparing for Winter Gardens Talk at Lafayette Library & Learning Center Aug. 2nd

August 1, 2012 4:30 pm

From the Contra Costa Library website:

Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Description:
This talk, presented by Master Gardener Janet Miller, will help us learn the steps necessary now to keep your soil at its peak and reap a bountiful winter harvest.

Join us to find out:
* How growing vegetables in the winter has its advantages over summer vegetables.
* What allowances have to be made for the shorter days and less intense sunlight.

Library: Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Location: Arts & Science Room
Other Information:
Fee: $5/person

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Sichuan House Opens in Countrywood Shopping Center in Walnut Creek

August 1, 2012 11:30 am

About a month ago, Sichuan House, a new Chinese restaurant owned by a partner at the well-regarded Sichuan Fortune House in Pleasant Hill, has opened in the Countrywood Shopping Center in Walnut Creek. I ate at Sichuan Fortune House recently and thought it quite good, especially the claypot chicken, so I’m really looking forward to checking this place out. When I entered just to check it out, one person, without any prodding started raving about how good it was after deciding to come here instead of nearby Sorrento Italian restaurant. Has anyone eaten here yet? What are the must-have dishes?

Sichuan House is located at 2064 H Treat Blvd. in the Countrywood Shopping Center in Walnut Creek.

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Another 24 Hour Fitness Coming to Walnut Creek

August 1, 2012 8:30 am

Lafayette and Walnut Creek residents sure do love getting in shape. On Monday I noted the opening of the Swedish weight loss center (and gym) Itrim, on Tuesday I posted about CrossFit Walnut Creek opening in downtown Walnut Creek, and now construction of a new 24 Hour Fitness gym in Walnut Creek on N. Main St., next to the controversial Chick-fil-A restaurant, is proceeding as can be seen by the photo above. It will be 42,000 square feet, and include a basketball court, spa, and swimming pool.

The final look can be seen in this rendering:

I wonder how this one will compare to the 24 Hour Fitness near the Walnut Creek Bart station?

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