Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Friday, April 7th, Saturday, April 8th, 2017
7:30pm | $12Calling all serious foodies! In advance of Walnut Creek’s famed “Restaurant Week” April 23-30. It’s a film that opens in New York City April 26th, Mountain Shadow is bringing the West Coast premiere of the new biopic, “Jeremiah Tower: The Great Magnificent.” to Walnut Creek audiences in early April!
I love burgers. Last week I even posted a question of the day about favorite burgers. So when Burger Lounge opened late last month in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek I figured I’d drop by one day to see how the burgers are. While waiting in line at the typical looking fast, casual restaurant that are so popular these days, little did I know what was in store.
Yes, Burger Lounge uses high quality, grass-fed ground beef. Yes, they use organic grilled onions and white cheddar cheese. Check out their menu here. But the key in this case was the smashed griddled-style burger cooking method. Different than the tavern/pub plump and juicy burger that I’ve become accustomed to, the smashed burger I tried at Burger Lounge was so deliciously yummy I couldn’t believe it! My son who is known to be a brutal cheeseburger critic agreed. This is a dang tasty hamburger!
I’ve featured a few of the artistic wraps for utility boxes around downtown Walnut Creek but this may be my favorite. Have you ever wondered how many utility boxes there are in Walnut Creek, or maybe when the first utility box appeared? How about what utility boxes do? That’s what I was expecting when I dialed (925) 322-6427 and dutifully pressed 628#, but alas, it was information about the utility box art wrap project itself. 🙂
3515 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Westamerica Bank on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette is closing this branch on May 19th. A sign in the window notes that, “all branch accounts and loans will automatically transfer to our Walnut Creek branch”.
Walnut Creek Street Fest – Motown:
Cypress Street, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
5:30 – 8:30pm | Free
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
The moment has arrived as the boba tea shop T4 gets ready for a soft opening this Saturday, April 8th in Ygnacio Plaza on Ygnacio Valley Rd. where Sports Basement is.
From their Facebook page:
SOFT OPENING
Starting on Sat, April 8th, 2017
Special Promotion:
All LARGE Drinks Only $2.50
Plus Chances to Win $20 towards drinks and snacks at T4!
Open 11am-11pm
155 Railroad Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader who sent word that House of Games closed in Danville back in February. Check out Black Diamond Games in Concord for a similar selection.
Fine Arts Lecture – Stuart Davis: In Full Swing:
Moraga Library
1500 St Marys Rd, Moraga
Thursday, April 6th, 2017
1:00 – 2:30pm | FreeThe library welcomes a docent from the DeYoung Museum to talk about the mid-century painter Stuart Davis. Davis was a great American original, creating bold vibrant paintings that combined European modernism, American street culture, and the rhythms of jazz.
Late last year we saw a public parklet come to Coffee Shop in Downtown Walnut Creek taking over a couple of parking spots and now a new dining patio has opened in front of 54 Mint Il Forno and the wine bar Residual Sugar, just in time for the great weather we’ve been having. Yeah!
411 Hartz Ave, Danville
The New York-based clothing store J.McLaughlin is coming soon to Hartz Ave. in Danville where Enchanted Florist & Gifts used to be, next to the historic Danville Hotel where Basque Boulangerie Cafe is located. Check out the history of J.McLaughlin here and see their online selection here. The closest Bay Area store is currently in Palo Alto.