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Marina Green
San Francisco
Friday, October 5th – Sunday, October 7th, 2018
FreeTaking place over three consecutive days in the skies above the City’s waterfront, this air show event attracts over a million people around the Bay. Featuring the United States Navy Blue Angels.
Spotted at the new Burgerim in Pleasant Hill. The sign on the door says, “restroom for all”. Next to the door is a typical bathroom sign: “WOMEN”. Which one is correct?
The other day I found myself at Plaza Park in Lafayette (confirming that A Runner’s Mind really did close) when I realized it was dinner time and I was responsible for bringing dinner home. At that moment I peered into Sideboard wondering if they offered any interesting takeout options. Sure enough there was a sign for a bucket of fried chicken takeout. Tired of the usual go-to options like pizza etc, I decided to go for it and we quite enjoyed it at home.
What is your favorite takeout spot?
501 Hartz Ave, Danville
In June we learned that Basil Leaf Cafe would be closing in Danville and more details are coming out about the Mexcian restaurant Cocina Hermanas, owned by Darren Matte of Harvest across the street and Per Diem in San Francisco:
From an email:
Mr. Matte’s future Mexican cuisine establishment will marry well-known Mexican street food and family dishes with a philosophy of fresh, local and sustainable ingredients. A new bar stretching the front of the restaurant will also provide diners with an extensive selection of mescals, tequilas and specialty cocktails to complement their dining experience.
An expected opening for Cocina Hermanas is scheduled for mid November.
Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Last year we learned that Wells Fargo closed at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd. in downtown Lafayette and there are plans for La Fiesta Square to expand all the way from Luxe Home by Douglah Designs to this corner. With the potential for up to 30,000 sf of retail space on three levels according to the development page, I believe this will have the most visibility of all retails areas in Lafayette and look forward to finding out what opens here. What store would you most like to see?
Funky Latin Orchestra:
The Veranda
2001 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
6:00 – 8:00pm | FreeVibes at the Veranda will light up Fountain Plaza beginning with Funky Latin Orchestra (FLO) on Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. The group has a dynamic sound ranging from salsa, Latin jazz and old school funk, to R&B, pop, and even some oldies. Guests may arrive early on Wednesday to set up their chairs and get comfortable for the performance.
Saw this giant artwork being put up at Lesher Center in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend. Pretty cool how it’s done by hand rather than a preprinted overlay.
1513 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Renew Cryotherapy closed recently in downtown Walnut Creek. They opened a couple of years ago and their website is offline.
Big Head Todd and the Monsters – Live Concert:
California Shakespeare Theater
100 California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda
Saturday, October 20th, 2018
7:00pm | $8525 years since ‘Sister Sweetly’ went platinum, Big Head Todd & the Monsters return to headline the 5th annual Notes4Hope Breast Cancer Prevention Benefit Concert on October 20, 2018 at the amazing outdoor Bruns Amphitheater. BHTM will electrify the audience with their top-charting hits and new tunes from the 2017 release of “New World Arisin’. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show will kick off at 7:00 pm with The Real Doug Lane dork Lowe’s by Featherborn.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The grab-and-go juice, meal and snack spot Urban Remedy, which opened next to Veggie Grill a couple years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, closed last month. According to a letter in the window they are currently looking for a new Walnut Creek location but in the meantime you can get your Urban Remedy fix at nearby Whole Foods locations.
