3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Mika’s Japanese Cuisine has opened in the shopping plaza next to the Park Regency Apartments in Walnut Creek. Check out this photo by @foodhoe of their natto rolls. Being a huge fan of natto I’ll have to try this place one of these days. Has anyone been yet, what dishes do you like?
Check out the Valentine’s Day menu at Corners Tavern this year.
From their Facebook page:
We have a special menu in store for Valentine’s Day this year!
Make your reservations for the evening ASAP as they are almost full!
Michael Friedes Design is opening in Orinda Theatre Square where the florist Anahid Designs used to be, right across from Barbacoa. Check out their completed projects here and find out about Michael Friedes here. I browsed their projects and think it looks amazing!
From their Facebook page:
Interiors designed by Michael Friedes are the result of rich layering, painstaking attention to detail and an environment that encourages the viewer to linger. Every project artfully meshes our client’s lifestyle with beautifully inspired details/elements, surprising features and refreshing functionality.
They are having a grand opening celebration tomorrow, February 7th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at their new showroom in Orinda Theatre Square.
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Thursday, February 20th – Saturday, March 15th, 2014Upscale couples the Raleighs and the Novaks meet to discuss a confrontation between their sons. As the conversation devolves so do the couples, revealing more about themselves, and us, than they bargained for. Rated PG13.
581 Moraga Rd, Moraga
A new Chinese and Japanese restaurant called Golden Palace has recently opened on Moraga Rd. across from the Rheem Valley Shopping Center. Previously Iron Kitchen was located here. According to this brief from Lamorinda Weekly the owner and chef come from Asia Palace in the Moraga Shopping Center.
Back in November, 2011 Cornology opened in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek and due to the Plaza’s pending redevelopment they have now closed this location. You can still check them out at their Emeryville location in the Bay Street mall or online here. Check out their flavor list here. According to an update they are looking for a replacement store:
As part of a redesign of Broadway Plaza, Cornology Walnut Creek will be relocating as of January 31. We’re doing our best to find the perfect new location, so enter your email to be one of the first to find out.
Photo by Flickr user ingridtaylar
UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley Docent Talk:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014
2:00pm – 3:00pm | FreeA UC Berkeley Docent will join us to share the history of this living museum. Established in 1890, the UC Botanical Garden, which is open to the public year round, has over 13,000 different kinds of plants from around the World, cultivated by region in naturalistic landscapes over its 34 acres.
The beauty of Strawberry Canyon creates a natural setting for these plants that are displayed in geographical assemblages. The UC Botanical Garden is a non-profit research garden and museum for the University of California at Berkeley.
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Last year I noted the opening and closing of Cafecitos Cafe in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open for business again! Yesterday I noted another Latin American cafe Sabores del Sur that will be opening soon so I see a trend forming with Latin American cuisine.
With the reopening they also plan to offer beer and wine for sale. You can see the preliminary menu below. Note that the Lomo Saltado sandwich is still available.
Check out the inside:
Preliminary menu:
294 Railroad Ave, Danville
The Danville-based gift shop Last Detail is closing sometime in March and is currently offering 40% off everything in the store with 70% off seasonal goods. They are located at the corner of Railroad Ave. and Church St. in downtown Danville.
Pyramid Alehouse Cupcake Competition:
Pyramid Alehouse
1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sunday, February 9th, 2014
1:00pm – 4:00pm | $10Beer for dessert! Savor three beer-infused cupcakes with beer pairing. Vote for your favorite at the event! $10 for 3 cupcakes and associated beer pairings.
No tickets needed, but you can RSVP for a special beer tasting!
Want to be a contender? Submit your Pyramid beer cupcake recipes to jwest@nabreweries.com by 2/1.
Three finalists win a $50 gift card. The winner receives a $100 gift card to Sur La Table and gets their name, photo and recipe posted on the Pyramid Facebook page and the Pyramid e-newsletter with over 125,000 readers!
