1590 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
It’s only been a few months since the pizzeria Project Pie opened in downtown Walnut Creek but according to a reader yesterday was their last day:
I went to Project Pie today and turns out it’s their last day. They said the rent is too high. They are looking for another place.
Their phone number has been disconnected and there is no mention of their Walnut Creek location on their website…
81 Moraga Way, Orinda
Last spring we learned that Marley Cabinetry was relocating from their Danville location and they have now opened. Check out their website here.
Free Movie Showing The Exorcist Director’s Cut:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, August 8th, 2015
7:00pm | FreeThe next free classic film is The Exorcist on Thursday October 8th at 7pm at the Orinda Theatre.
Treat Towers, Walnut Creek
In August we learned that Specialty’s Café & Bakery would be opening in Treat Towers in Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill BART station. Thanks to a reader for sending word that they have now opened on weekdays from 6am to 3:30pm. Check out their menu here. Note that you can save some time by ordering online for pickup at this location.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The Walking Company closed a couple of years ago in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and now, thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to city records that have been filed they are coming back to Broadway Plaza.
Oktoberfest at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, October 7th, 2015
6:00pm | $65Come join us at our Weis’n !
We’ll be drinking Hofbräu Oktoberfest from Hofbrauhaus Munchen. This is the only Munich brewery to export the same beer that they are pouring in their tent during Oktoberfest.
We tap the keg at 6:00 pm sharp.Oktoberfest 2015 Menu
Gebrante Mandeln
burnt sugar spiced almondsBrezen, Rettichwellung und Käse
salted house made-soft pretzels
radish curls, cambazolaGurke, Dill & Garnelecocktail
cucumber, dill & bay shrimp cocktailBockwurst & Rotkohl
bavarian white veal & pork sausage
braised red cabbage, apples, fennel
caraway seedSteckerfisch und Kartoffelsalad
grilled mackerel, lemon
warm potato & bacon saladApfelstrudel und Schnapps
apple, flaky pastry, vanilla sauce
german schnapps$65 per person, tax & gratuity not included
Ein Prosit!
Hofbräu Oktoberfest Bier is included, of course.
And you’ll go home with a complimentary, official, 1 liter Oktoberfest beer stein!
35 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Sinful Bliss Cupcakes closed last week in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center. According to a sign posted on the window the owners are relocating back to the Midwest. See below for details.
1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Flywheel Sports, a New York-based stadium cycling and barre body sculpting gym is opening this Friday, October 9th in downtown Walnut Creek right below CoreYoga Power, which opened this February.
From their website:
We’re opening our doors this Friday in Walnut Creek! We look forward to riding or pulsing with you! Check out our FREE preview class schedule below and book your spot today – they’re sure to fill up fast! We can’t wait to ride and pulse with you! Check out our FREE preview class schedule and book your spot today – they’re sure to fill up fast!
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
40 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, October 3rd – Sunday, October 4th, 2015
10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday / 11:00am – 5:00pm SundayBetween 8,000-10,000 visitors stroll through the venue along Crescent Drive in downtown Pleasant Hill and enjoy great art and entertainment including great jazz, the wares of dozens of artists, and of course fine wine and premium beer.
1845 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Steamboat restaurant, featuring hot pot and skewers recently opened in Park N’ Shop in Concord where Jason’s Sushi & Hot Pot Restaurant used to be. Check out the Yelp reviews here. The temporary menu is listed below.
