Photo courtesy (310) Eatery
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
The new June menu from the LA Street Food restaurant (310) Eatery in downtown Walnut Creek is now available and includes new dishes such as Peking duck sliders and I-5 South Fish Tacos. The menu also indicates that breakfast will soon be available as well. Check them out on Facebook here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the beauty retailer ULTA Beauty is coming to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord, replacing DB Shoes next to Old Navy. As you can see from the photo a completely new building is going up. In addition to this there is a lot of construction going on at this shopping center. Stay tuned…
Lafayette Art Gallery
3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, June 13th, 2014
5:30pm – 7:30pm | FreeThe Gallery’s “Second Fridays” — your chance to drop by, have a glass of wine, meet the artists, enjoy good conversation with art aficionados like yourself and, of course, feast your eyes on a dazzling array of fine art.
Spotted in front of Lottie’s Creamery in downtown Walnut Creek. If I had to guess I would say this is a late 1960’s or early 1970’s Cadillac. Anyone know the year?
1280 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Back last October I noted that Hobby Lobby was opening in Concord where Tower Records used to be and they have now opened. I dropped by and couldn’t believe how huge it is! A lot of Americana-type goods here that I haven’t seen elsewhere, very interesting stuff. Use one of their 40% off coupons for an even better deal.
Lose Your Lawn Hand-On Workshop:
Creston Rd, Walnut Creek
Sunday, June 21st, 2014
9:00am – 1:00pm | $25Would you like to transform your thirsty, high-maintenance lawn to a beautiful, water-efficient landscape? You will get hands-on experience “sheet-mulching” – an easy, cost-effective way of removing unwanted grass (or weeds!) – and learn from Garden Designer Kelly Marshall about drought-tolerant plant selection. Also find out about the great local water district lawn-conversion rebates!
An inspiring sustainable garden tour and delicious lunch is included!
2151 Salvio St, Concord
Back in April I noted that the Brewing Network-owned Hop Grenade Taproom & Bottleshop bar would be opening this spring in Concord next to Todos Santos Plaza and their signage is now up with an expected June opening according to their Facebook page:
We still don’t have a hard date for the soft opening (heh) but we hope to soon. Crazy how this construction business is a moving target, but such is life. We are working on it every single day and will post here first when we have a real date. Still looking like June is the best I can say…
Located across from the Rheem Shopping Center on Moraga Rd. in Moraga is an empty lot with dozens of wooden beams lined up as if in attack formation for the past few months. Anyone know the meaning of this?
Closeup:
Evening Discussion on Wallace Stegner’s Works:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeIf you are interested in Wallace Stegner…
…please join us on Thursday evening, June 12th, for an informal discussion on Wallace Stegner, the author and the man. Leading the discussion will be James M. Dourgarian, Bookman, ABAA, one of the country’s foremost experts on John Steinbeck and Wallace Stegner, and a Walnut Creek resident.The format will be informal, with Jim beginning the evening talking about Wallace Stegner’s life and moving into some of his works. You will learn more about what went into writing the works and how they are viewed today by collectors. Questions and open dialogue will be welcome towards the end of our time together.
Since seating is limited, please R.S.V.P. to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
1669 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Next door to Seoul Jung Korean BBQ in the Park ‘N’ Shop strip mall in Concord a new Japanese restaurant will be opening by the end of June called Seoul Jung Sushi Boat Japanese Bar & Grill. Obviously this is the same owner.