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Preview of RÊVE Bistro in Lafayette – Opening Jan 26th

January 22, 2016 11:30 am

960 Moraga Rd, Lafayette

Back in December we learned that RÊVE Bistro, a new French bistro would be opening this month in Lafayette, and I was able to get a preview of the inside before it officially opens next Tuesday, January 26th. As you can see on the outside they changed the Eiffel Tower window covering with one that uses all 16 panels in front: “A little Paris in the hood.”

The inside is cozy with a warm, casual ambiance that suits the French comfort food that will be offered, such as “authentic French onion soup, steamed mussels, steak frites, cassoulets and fricassées”. Check out the seasonal dinner menu here and drinks menu here. They will be open Tuesday – Thursday from 5:30pm – 9:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm – 10pm. Find out about the 5-star chef Paul Magu here (scroll down a bit). I look forward to trying this place out!

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Friday Question of the Day – How is all this Rain affecting you?

January 22, 2016 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user ndrwfgg

Do you have an idea for a Friday Question of the Day post? If so, please shoot me an email at questions@beyondthecreek.com

With all this rain lately I’ve been staying indoors way too much so when it finally warmed up a bit and the clouds broke I walked around where I live and noticed a TON of moss growing everywhere; on the lawn, concrete, patio stones, etc. Has anyone noticed this? It’s really amazing looking! How are you coping with all this rain? Any changes you notice where you live environmentally?

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Sweet Thursday Welcomes Karen Lynch, Author of ‘Good Cop, Bad Daughter’ at Lafayette Library on Jan 21st in Lafayette

January 21, 2016 4:30 pm

Sweet Thursday Welcomes Karen Lynch, Author of ‘Good Cop, Bad Daughter’:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, January 21, 2016
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Free

Recounting the story of San Franciscos first women cops, she reflects on life with her bi-polar mother, and comes to realize her chaotic past unwittingly provided the perfect foundation for her chosen career. As she finds family and acceptance in a men’s club that never wanted her as a member, she fears she will one day face her mother, not as a daughter but as an arresting officer.
Books will be available for purchase at the event.

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Danville Brewing Co. Brewing Soon at Danville Hotel Town Center

January 21, 2016 11:30 am

Danville Hotel Town Center, Danville

A new restaurant with its own brewery, Danville Brewing Co. is “brewing soon” at the Danville Hotel Town Center on Railroad Ave. Cool how you can see the brewery tanks right inside.

From a press release:

A new restaurant concept conceived by the renowned Bridges Restaurant’s managing general partner, Randy Negi, and Alamo residents Marcus and Sara Maita, the approximately 3,700-square-foot brewery will feature gourmet burgers, hand-cut fries, salads sourced from local farms and homemade breads and rolls. Beer will be fermented on site.

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“Honey, I need to Stay Late at The Office” – Cocktail Lounge in Concord

January 21, 2016 8:30 am

What a sneaky, yet hilarious name for a cocktail lounge, “The Office”! Spotted in Concord. I can only imagine the conversations taking place based on this subterfuge.

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Fieldwork Brewing Meet-and-Greet-and-Eat at Pizza Antica on Jan 23rd in Lafayette

January 20, 2016 4:30 pm

Fieldwork Brewing Meet-and-Greet-and-Eat:

Pizza Antica
3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, January 23, 2016
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

At this meet-and-greet affair, enjoy casual conversation with brewers Barry Braden and Alex Tweet, while sipping some of their small-batch brews and pigging out on a porchetta sandwich. We will be featuring a rotating selection of Fieldwork’s beers throughout SF Beer Week.

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Dos Coyotes Border Cafe Coming to Willows Shopping Center in Concord

January 20, 2016 11:30 am

Willows Shopping Center, Concord

The Sacramento-based restaurant, Dos Coyotes Border Cafe, featuring Southwestern cuisine, is set to open a new location in Concord according to this Sacramento Business Journal article. A photo from the City of Concord Instagram page indicates that it will be located right next to the restaurant Eureka! which opened last September. Check out their menu here. Stay tuned…

From their website:

The first Dos Coyotes opened in The Marketplace in North Davis on January 5th, 1991. The menu was a little smaller than it is today. Our original tacos were – literally – two warm corn tortillas, tender, flame-broiled steak or chicken, onions, cilantro, a charbroiled cebollita green onion and whatever salsa you liked. Simple. Pure. Delicious.

One of the first big changes we made was adding “seasonal specials.” Our fixed menu was popular, but it didn’t give us the room to explore or opportunity to truly take advantage of the region’s incredibly flavorful, diverse produce. The seasonal specials changed all that. They gave head chef Mark Casale and I the freedom to experiment… to create new items and give customers a vibrant, evolving culinary experience.

In the 20 plus years since we opened that first restaurant, Dos Coyotes has grown, but the core principles haven’t changed – delicious food, engaging atmosphere, exceptional value. That’s why I started Dos Coyotes and why I go to work today. I love watching people walk through the door, enjoy our food and appreciate what we have to offer. That’s why we’re in business.

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The Land of Nod Opens Indoor Pop-Up Shop within Crate & Barrel in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

January 20, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The children’s store Land of Nod, owned by Crate & Barrel, recently opened a temporary pop-up shop within the Broadway Plaza Crate & Barrel in downtown Walnut Creek. It’s very small, framed in wood and shows off a children’s bed, crib and various toys and accessories. Check out their website here. It looks like Crate & Barrel is testing how popular it will do with the potential for a separate opening in Walnut Creek in the future. Stay tuned…

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A One-Man Music Festival – Walter Strauss at Mighty Fine Guitars in Lafayette on Jan 23rd

January 19, 2016 4:30 pm

A One Man Music Festival – Walter Strauss:

Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, January 23rd, 2016
8:00pm | $15-$20 suggested

This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person.
No RSVP required. No babes in arms, please. BYOB.

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The Pig & the Pickle Closes in Concord – Will they Reopen?

January 19, 2016 11:30 am

1960 Concord Ave, Concord

Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the gatropub The Pig & the Pickle closed last month, at least temporarily, in Concord. Their Facebook page has no mention of a reopening so not sure what to make of their goodbye note. Anyone know what’s going on? I enjoyed their food and beers quite a lot when I’m over there. Really good stuff!

From their Facebook page:

Dear Friends of Ale Industries,

We want to let you know that in order to restructure and reinvent our retail presence, we are temporarily closing The Pig & The Pickle as of today.

We hope that you’ve enjoyed The Pig & The Pickle as much as we’ve enjoyed building it, and we hope that in the wake of our attempt at bringing an adventurous spirit to Concord, CA we have inspired moments of joy, entertainment, hilarity and awe. We advance ourselves through your love, support, and dedication and we want to thank you so very much.

To continue discovering great Ale Industries beers, visit the Jingletown Jazz Room in Oakland, and look out for updates from us!

Thank you for your loyal support,
–Ale Industries

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