Photo by Flickr user Vegan Feast Catering
Yesterday I noted that Jalisco Gourmet Burrito closed in Walnut Creek which got me thinking about Mexican restaurants. El Jarro is a favorite of mine in Lafayette, Orinda has Maya and Barbacoa, and Walnut Creek has Taqueria Mexican Grill and Maria Maria. So for today’s Friday Question of the Day, what is your favorite Mexican restaurant?
Shadelands Ranch
2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek
Saturday, November 30th – Sunday, December 15th, 201331st Annual Holiday Faire
November 30-December 15
Since 1983, the Holiday Faire has been a seasonal tradition at Shadelands. During this two-week event, dozens of vendors will offer a wide variety of hand-crafted items and gifts for sale inside the Museum. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free.Victorian Teas
November 30-December 15
Coinciding with the Holiday Faire, Shadelands also hosts three-course tea luncheons with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 per person. Groups are welcome. Many families and friends maintain an annual tradition of attending the teas. Call the Shadelands office for reservations from October 1.
Nob Hill shopping center
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Jalisco Gourmet Burritos has closed in the Nob Hill shopping center in Walnut Creek at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd. Anyone ever eat here? How would you rate it?
A couple of weeks ago I noted that the fashion accessories store Bracchiale would be relocating within Broadway Plaza and they are now open. Be aware that this section of Broadway Plaza looks like it will be closing in January so this is a short-lived move.
Lafayette Art Gallery Grand Opening Party:
Lafayette Art Gallery
3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, November 9th, 2013
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeOur inaugural show “The Heart of Art” continues through December 28. And we would like our friends to help us celebrate it and our new location at our Grand Opening Saturday, November 9, from 5 pm – 8 pm.
Join us to enjoy some wine and chat with our artists.
Last year in August I noted that new townhomes were being built at the old Hungry Hunter restaurant at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Pleasant Hill Rd. in Lafayette and construction is almost complete with the townhomes available for move-in later this month.
From the Taylor Morrison website:
Come explore this limited opportunity of 23 townhome-styled residences in one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after communities. Just like the city of Lafayette, the new homes at Marquis reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding area while providing the modern conveniences of a new home. From the contemporary craftsman exteriors, to the spacious floorplans and tempting amenities, these traditional, low-maintenance residences provide an oasis from the hustle and bustle of life. Boasting 4 bedrooms, including a downstairs bedroom & full bath per plan, the home designs range from approximately 1,964 to 2,074 square feet of living space.
Prices range from high 700s to low 800s. Check out the townhomes for sale here. Floor plans are available here.
Note the publicly mandated art behind the sign:
View from Pleasant Hill Rd:
Lafayette Historical Speaker Series – Gettysburg Address:
Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, November 17th, 2013
3:00pm – 4:30pm | $15“There is No Fail Here” – Why did President Lincoln Come to Gettysburg on November 18th & 19th, 1863?
Please join us in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address!John J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Esq. joins us to provide people with a greater appreciation and understanding of the immortal Gettysburg Address in the context of the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in July 1863.
*Fitzpatrick will discuss the enormous personal, political and policy pressures impacting President Lincoln as he prepared the speech and when he presented it some four and one-half months after that battle.
*How did a careworn, concerned and conflicted President Lincoln, in the midst of the great American Civil War with no end in sight, who was not chosen as the keynote speaker, prepare and present his short, two-minute speech?
*How were those pressures actually played out in the Gettysburg Address?
*What were his purposes and how did he achieve them?
John J. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Esq. is an Attorney, Arbitrator; Reenactor, Veteran and Licensed Battlefield Guide Emeritus at the Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania. Captain, USMC; Colonel, USAFR (Ret.). The year 2013 marks his 10th year of guiding at Gettysburg. He divides his time between his homes in the Lamorinda area and Pennsylvania. He has spoken on this topic many times before groups both locally and nationally to great acclaim.
Donation requested: $10 LHS members; $15 non-members; High School students free with valid ID or paying adult.
For questions or reservations please call: 925-283-1848 or email:Lafayette.History@comcast.net
1519 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in July I noted that Lafayette-based Oyama Sushi was coming to Walnut Creek and it looks like the opening is not far away as the inside looks almost finished judging from the below photo.
The women’s fashion boutique Alina B is leaving Broadway Plaza by January and is looking for a new location under 1000 square feet so if anyone knows a spot for them please contact them. Their Facebook page is here. Also, everything in their store is currently 20% off.
