Crow Canyon Commons, San Ramon
In March we learned that Sacramento-based Dos Coyotes Border Cafe would be coming to Crow Canyon Commons in San Ramon and they have now opened. They feature Mexican & Southwestern cuisine. Check out their menu here. Last summer they opened in Willows shopping center in Concord.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
The New York-based clothing store J.McLaughlin, which we learned would be coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette (next to Starbucks), opened last Friday. Find out more about their story (founded in 1977) here, check out their online selection here and book an appointment with a stylist here.
Considering its East Coast origins I’m not surprised it reminded me of Vineyard Vines with a preppy look. In addition to an expansive women’s selection there is also a smaller men’s section including swimwear, perfect for the upcoming summer.
Boundary Oak Golf Course
3800 Valley Vista Rd, Walnut Creek
Thursday, May 18th, 2017
6:00 – 9:15pm | $150Trinity Center would like to invite you to their 3rd annual Gala on May 18th at 6:00 PM at Boundary Oak Golf Course in Walnut Creek. We offer vital basic needs and services to homeless and working poor in our community. Essential services include assistance with employment and housing. Trinity Center is supported in large part by the community, and our annual Gala is vital to ensuring that we can serve our homeless and working poor adult men and women in Walnut Creek and Central Contra Costa County.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception where guests will have a chance to mingle and bid in our silent auction, which features Giants tickets, golf packages and gift certificates to Walnut Creek’s best restaurants. Dinner will follow the reception. After which, guests will have the opportunity to bid on our live auction items, including a 7-night stay at the Manhattan Club Penthouse Suites ($1,000 for airfare included).
1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
A quick note about last week’s post about 310 Eatery coming back to downtown Walnut Creek where Redux Lounge (+ 310 Eatery) used to be. They are now OPEN! Check out their menu here and stay tuned for a new bar (which will replace Redux), called “Urban Alley Bar”… Those bacon jam fries sounds tempting!
Plaza Center, Lafayette
A new Pilates studio called Club Pilates, with over 200 studios nationwide, is coming to Plaza Center behind Whole Foods in Lafayette. According to a post card on the door the grand opening will be June 3rd and 4th where they will offer demo classes, 25% off all retails merchandise, earlybird discounts and hourly raffles & vendor giveaways.
From their website:
The widest array of classes available anywhere, designed to challenge students at every level and target exactly what you want to work on most.
Brand-new state of the art equipment in every studio, including not just Reformers, but the entire array of Pilates tools: the Chair, the Springboard, the Barre. And the TRX Training System. You’ll get a complete Pilates workout, every time.
The best value in Pilates, with unexpectedly low prices that allow you to dedicate yourself to Pilates for life.
From vaudeviresociety Facebook
2201 Ferry Pt, Alameda
Saturday, May 13th, 2017
4:00pm – 2:00am | $49-$59
- 1 Big Top
- 5 acres of Big Art
- Parading Art Cars
- Multiple Indoor/Outdoor Stages
- Play all day | Masquerade at Night
- Bad Ass Bands | Ass-Bumpin’ DJs
- Circus | Burlesque | Fire Performances
- On the Water’s Edge in Alameda
- Artisan Galleries & Gardens
- Carnival Rides & Midway Games
- Food & Artisan Vendors
Grab your goggles, shine your boots, and don your finest garb in anticipation of an event experience that you’ll never forget! Airpusher Collective is incredibly thrilled to be partnering with Vau de Vire to bring you the fifth installment of the rip-roaring, art infused, steam powered, Burning Man to the Bay experience. This year we’ll be docking the Airpusher Airship in Alameda and getting down all around Vau de Vire’s magical and monstrous Italian Big Top for a steampunk meets circus mashup extravaganza!
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Earlier this year Ferrari’s Cucina Italiana closed in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville, replaced by another Italian restaurant, Stella’s Ristorante. Check out their menus here.
From their website:
Stella’s Ristorante specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine made with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Our casual setting blends a young, contemporary feel with classic charm and tradition. The flavors in our dishes will delight even the most discerning palate… from our delicious fresh seafood to our flame-grilled steaks to our authentic Italian pasta.
When I saw this broken SEARS sign at the Sunvalley shopping center recently I couldn’t help but think of this as a perfect representation of the hardships brick and mortar stores face as they compete with online stores. Is it too late for stores like SEARS and Macy’s to recover? If you were made CEO of these stores what would you do differently to make them become successful again?
Free Movie – Bonnie and Clyde:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, May 11th, 2017
7:00 PM | FreeThe FREE movie at the Orinda tonight is Bonnie and Clyde (1967).
337 Rheem Blvd, Moraga
Thanks to a reader for sending word that home/made kitchen has closed in Moraga for “possible renovations, reorganization”. Just last month we posted how they were open but now there is a sign in the windows with the following:
To our friends and supporters-
hmk is closed for possible renovations, reorganization, and, we hope, a re-vitalized future.
