La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Last week we learned that the New York based clothing store J.McLaughlin would be coming to Danville and according to the latest La Fiesta Square leasing information they also plan on opening in Lafayette where Art & Science of Eyewear used to be (who have since relocated elsewhere within La Fiesta Square). Check out the history of J.McLaughlin here and see their online selection here.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Sunday, April 23rd – Sunday, April 30th, 2017Walnut Creek Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration of spectacular cuisine and wine at incredible prices. Entice your appetite and delight your palate with prix-fixe menus offered at over 30 restaurants. With cuisines that encompass American, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese and Mexican (just to name a few), experience why our delicious community has been called, “The East Bay’s most popular dining destination.”
Experience a weeklong event throughout Walnut Creek’s vibrant & ever-growing culinary scene.
No tickets, passes or coupons necessary!
Just ask for the Restaurant Week menu at the participating restaurants below.
Veranda Shopping Center, Concord
Last year we learned that the supermarket 365 by Whole Foods would be coming to the new Veranda shopping center in Concord where Chevron offices used to be, right next to Willows shopping center, and last month Inside Scoop reported that San Francisco-based Super Duper Burgers will be expanding to the Veranda as well this fall. Check out the progress in the above photo and menu here.
From their website:
Step into any Super Duper Burger, and you’ll notice we’re different. From our famous (free) house-made pickles, to the hand-painted signage, to our cheerful staff, we build our restaurants like we build our burgers—sustainably, locally, and with an unwavering commitment to quality. We work with local designers, sign painters, and artisans because it reduces our carbon footprint, and, frankly, because they’re some of the best in the world.
All our beef is humanely-raised, 100% vegetarian-fed, ground fresh daily, and sourced from family-owned ranches.
Our buns are baked to our specification by an artisan baker in San Francisco.
All of our shakes and cones are made with organic cream from Straus Family Creamery, a small, family-owned, organic farm located on the pastoral shores of Tomales Bay.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Amazon Books would be opening a physical branch (including a cafe!) in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and things are progressing as the “coming this fall” signage is up where Coach and the Go! Calendars – Games – Toys store used to be. This will be a great addition to Broadway Plaza as it’s not the usual fashion-related shop we’d normally see.
El Capitan Speed Climber Hans Florine Talk:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, April 20th, 2017
7:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeSweet Thursday presents Lafayette’s Rock Star, record-setting speed climber Hans Florine, discussing his recent book On the Nose: A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite’s Most Iconic Climb. Hans holds the record for scaling El Capitan, which he has climbed 100 times. In On the Nose written with adventure journalist Jayme Moye, Hans provides a rare look into the world of competitive climbing in Yosemite Valley. In the process, he answers the question “Why?” and provides insights on how to live a satisfying life, how to achieve big goals, and how an otherwise ordinary guy can become a rock star. Books will be available for sale.
Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
The restaurant Pacific Catch Westcoast Fish House is planning to open at the Agora at South Main apartment complex by the end of the year according to their operations coordinator. This is in the same complex where California Pizza Kitchen relocated to last summer. Check out their menu which features items like poke, sushi, fish & chips, salads, and sandwiches and more here.
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.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Last year we learned that the women’s boutique Specialtees Outlet relocated back to their main La Fiesta Square spot next to Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria in Lafayette and we have now learned from the owner that Specialtees, which has been in business since 1976, will close at the end of the year. Check out their website here.
Photo by Flickr user nicoleabalde
San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival:
Japantown
Post St. @ Laguna and Fillmore St, San Francisco
Saturday, April 8th, Sunday, April 9th, April 15th, April 16th, 2017
FreeThe 2017 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival now celebrating its 50th year, is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. Each year, over 200,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the color and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community. Please join us and become a sponsor of this popular Japanese American community event. The event is free and open to the public. Vendors will be charging for their food goods and some retail products, and some specialized events will require a fee.
Several years ago I pointed out that Whole Foods in Lafayette sold black “water infused with fulvic acid”. Now I see they sell Drinking Vinegar. Whenever I see this drink I think about having a salad. ?
As you can see from these photos I’ve been noticing signs for single-person bathrooms meant for anyone to use labeled as “All-Gender”, “Gender Neutral” etc. Considering that only one person can use them at a time why not just label it “Restroom”? What do you make of these new bathroom signs?
When I saw the “Gender Neutral Restroom” sign below that still had the Women’s symbol on the door itself I felt so awkward that I walked to the other side to go to the Men’s Gender Neutral restroom instead.
