Pacific Catch Westcoast Fish House Opens at Agora at South Main in Downtown Walnut Creek

June 4, 2018 2:00 pm

Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek

Today, San Francisco-based Pacific Catch Westcoast Fish House opened their second East Bay location at the Agora at South Main apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here. On Friday I had a chance to check out a preview and as you can see in the photos below the contemporary design looks great. Appropriately enough, fish-themed artwork hang on the walls, and I’m happy to report that sanitary door openers in the bathrooms like can be found at Dos Coyotes in Concord are there as well. The lobster roll and guaca-poke (ahi poke + guacamole) and chips were refreshingly delicious. Free parking (if you can snag a spot) is available below ground. I look forward to coming back soon! It’s good to see high quality dining spots sprout up in this section of Walnut Creek.

From their website:

Pacific Catch is a modern, comfortable, Westcoast Fish House that combines fine-dining culinary experience with a casual California lifestyle. Dedicated to delivering high quality seafood with a unique perspective, the menu explores preparation styles and ingredients found throughout the Pacific. We also offer a variety of lunch and dinner “Chalkboard” specials and a rotation of promotions highlighting a specific region in the Pacific, or local, seasonal offerings.

More photos after the jump…

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UNTUCKit Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

June 4, 2018 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The men’s clothing store UNTUCKit opened recently in Broadway Plaza where True Religion and Just Cozy used to be. Check out their men’s selection here and women’s selection here.

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Free Admission to Asian Art Museum in San Francisco June 3rd

June 1, 2018 4:30 pm

Free Admission to Asian Art Museum:

Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St, San Francisco
Sunday, June 3rd, 2018

Discover and play as a family at the Asian Art Museum. On Family Fun Days, our kid-friendly gallery tours, creative art projects and immersive storytelling make art appreciation a lively, family-friendly event. Themes and projects change regularly, so visit again and again.

Make puppets and other art projects inspired by our new special exhibition Divine Bodies.

“Target First Free Sundays”–free general admission on the first Sunday of every month and the family programs offered on that day

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Preview of Batch & Brine in Lafayette Opening June 4th

June 1, 2018 3:15 pm

3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Batch & Brine, a new restaurant opening in Lafayette on June 4th is all ready and yesterday there was a preview to see how everything came out. As you can see in the above photo the outside is wrapped in reclaimed wood interspersed among living walls with indigenous succulents making this one of the nicest looking restaurants in the area. The inside is equally as impressive with giant windows that open butterfly-style allowing both light and fresh air in. The outside has a long fire pit and plenty of tables in front and to the sides. Don’t forget to check out the photos below for a closer look. The food I tried tasted great and am looking forward to trying the house-made pastrami sandwich!

Batch & Brine will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner; brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out their gallery here.

From a press release:

With a menu rooted in the family’s passion for bold flavors and seasonal food, the ownership team and Executive Chef Suarez, an alum of the French Culinary Institute and former culinary director for Rosa Mexicano, are expanding the definition of the classic burger at Batch & Brine, and also offering hearty appetizers, salads, sliders, loaded fries, and weekend brunch. At Batch & Brine, burgers are the main event, but these burgers are globally inspired and take the concept of a hand-held meal to a new level. On the opening menu, guests will find nine, crave-worthy burger creations blending flavors and ingredients that celebrate the family’s Mediterranean and New Mexican heritage. Must-try burgers include patriarch Zafer Abu-Ghaben’s Kufta Burger and Falafel Burger, Chef Suarez’s Steak au Poivre Burger, and Victor Ghaben’s Hatch Chile Burger, featuring the one-of-a-kind “Hatch” chile, which is grown only in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley. Other staples on the menu include pickle-brined chicken and house-made pastrami sandwiches; kale, beet, cauliflower or grilled ribeye salads; the Shaved Ribeye Bao Slider; and a French fry selection topped with duck confit, Hatch chile verde, or pastrami and cheese.

Plenty more photos after the jump…

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Friday Question of the Day – Which Politician, Proposition or Measure are you Passionate about for next Week’s Election?

June 1, 2018 8:30 am

The statewide primary election takes place this coming Tuesday on June 5th. Are there any candidates, state propositions or local measures you’re passionate about that’s getting you to vote in a non-presidential election cycle? Have you voted already or will you wait to vote in-person this Tuesday? (Not voting is not an acceptable answer, unless you’re under 18). 🙂

To check out the complete list of candidates, propositions and measures check out the Contra Costa County Elections 2018 page here.

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Starbucks (Not Reserve) Opening in Downtown Walnut Creek this Summer

May 31, 2018 1:00 pm

1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Earlier this year we learned that Starbucks would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Vitamin Shoppe used to be with scuttlebutt indicating it would be one of those fancy “Reserve” cafes but according to a Starbucks district manager I spoke with it won’t be a Reserve. However, at 2,500 sf, and seating (including a bar) for 60, offering nitro cold brew there will be great ambiance.

A short hop away is Coffee Shop and Peet’s Coffee so there will be plenty of coffee options around there.

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Sculpture of the Day (Revisited)

May 31, 2018 9:30 am

The bronze cougar is back at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek; when did this reappear?

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Sense & Sensibility Playing at Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette May 31st through June 23rd

May 30, 2018 4:30 pm

Sense & Sensibility:

Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Thursday, May 31st – Saturday, June 23rd, 2018

In an extra twist of casting, SENSE & SENSIBILITY features Heather Buck and Alisha Ehrlich alternating each week of the run in the roles of the two sisters.
Called “exuberant,” “inventive” and “an unconditional delight” by the critics, this rollicking new adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel is full of humor and inventive theatricality, while staying remarkably faithful to the beloved classic. Follow the adventures (and misadventures) of the Dashwood sisters — sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne — in gossipy late 18th century England. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?

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MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza Signage Up at Willows Shopping Center in Concord

May 30, 2018 1:00 pm

Willows Shopping Center, Concord

Earlier this year we learned about a new pizza restaurant called MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza coming to the Willows shopping center in Concord and their signage is now up. Check out their pizza menu here.

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