With fast, casual restaurants becoming more popular around here, some readers have commented on pricing that approaches full-service restaurants. I can attest to the fact that with a family of four the bill can easily exceed $50 for lunch. So for today’s question of the day, what is your favorite reasonably priced fast casual restaurant?
Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017
10:00am – 1:00pm | FreeTogether on Earth Day we will rally to educate and raise awareness about our united responsibility to protect the global environment for current and future generations. As a nonpartisan group, we march to support science, because we value science and facts do matter. We will stand together against policies that silence, mischaracterize or restrict science. We oppose threats to eliminate public environmental agencies and censor scientists and instead advocate for scientific evidence-based policy decisions.
We invite all supporters of science, environmental protections and environmental justice to join us. Let’s work together! Let’s march together! Again.
This is a peaceful nonpartisan march.Education! Science presentations! Interactive events! Fun family activities!
Danville Town & Country
The sandwich shop Togo’s closed recently in the Danville Town & Country shopping center. Next door we’re still waiting for Round Table Pizza to open.
1840 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new Lagree Method fitness studio called CB Fit opened recently in Walnut Creek near the DMV. Learn more about the 45 minute class here, checkout pricing here and see their schedule (scroll down) here.
From their website:
We emphasize CORE stabilization, using a patented machine called the Megaformer, through increased strength and BALANCE that are powered by the patented Lagree Fitness Method. The innovative celebrity trainer Sebastien Lagree created both Megaformer and Method using progressive spring based resistance so that clients have control of the intensity level while maintaining low impact on the joints.
Lafayette Plaza Park
3511 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, April 29th, 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm | FreeJoin us for our 4th Annual Dogtown Downtown on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 10am-12pm at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center & the Lafayette Plaza.
-New Parade Route: Starting this year at the Lafayette Library and marching up Golden Gate Way to the Lafayette Plaza.
-Adoptions services will be back onsite: ARF and Contra Costa County Animal Services.
The Lafayette Police and Canine Companions will be back showcasing their dogs’ talents.
Lafayette Mercantile
Last year we learned that the Seattle-based restaurant Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches would be opening in Lafayette where La Boulange Cafe used to be and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I had an opportunity to try their Grass-Fed Steak & Bleu cheese sandwich, made with grass-fed tri-tip steak, pt. reyes farmstead bleu, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli & greens To me the pungent blue cheese really pulled everything together which made for one tasty sandwich. With their organic farm located in nearby Discovery Bay and a focus on fresh, seasonal cuisine, I look forward to trying out other salads, soups and sandwiches as summer approaches!
Plenty more photos including the steak sandwich after the jump…
402 Railroad Ave, Danville
The activewear clothing store lucy will be closing its doors for good on April 23rd in Danville. An employee there mentioned that all lucy stores will be closing by the end of the year and be merged into North Face. Both stores are owned by the VF Corporation.
Campolindo High School
300 Moraga Rd, Moraga
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017Please note that only pre-registered participants will be seeded according to swim time, “day-of” registrants will be seeded last regardless of time.
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Impulse Room, a new jazz club that we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek is finally getting ready to open officially next Wednesday on April 26th (Groove Dragon) and is hosting a couple of Facebook-invite parties this Thursday (Sophisticated Ladies ) and Friday (Negative Press Project). If interested in attending one of these events go to their Facebook page here and reply to their post from April 15th with the details.
The inside features a wine and beer bar towards the front with a piano and performance area on the other side. On Dance Saturdays the floor will be open for dancing to jazz, as well as “upbeat blues, Swing, and modern jazz”. Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays will feature live jazz inspired music. There is a complimentary buffet from 5:30 to 7pm. To find out all the details including the dress code and cover charge etc. check out their About page here.
This looks like it’s going to be a great addition to the downtown Walnut Creek nightlife scene. I look forward to listening to live jazz music here soon! Don’t forget to check out more photos after the jump.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The writing has been on the wall for a while now that Apple would be relocating from their location next to Tiffany in downtown Walnut Creek to Broadway Plaza ever since we learned of a new building with glass walls that was proposed last year where California Pizza Kitchen, Starbucks, Tesla and Yogasmoga used to be. The Broadway Plaza directory now lists the Apple Store as a new addition so it’s official. Apple is relocating to Broadway Plaza in a brand new building! With Amazon opening in the fall I’m glad to see some tech focused stores opening here.
Note, you can actually see the current Apple store in the background of the above photo so they won’t be moving far.