Denica’s Opens in Walnut Creek

October 28, 2013 11:30 am

2280 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek

Back in September I noted that the Dublin based bakery and restaurant Denica’s would be opening a Walnut Creek location (in the Nob Hill shopping center) and they are now open (h/t Patch). Check out their menu here. This looks like a good place for brunch, anyone go yet? What do you recommend? When I dropped by they had various sample trays with cookies above the pastry counter. They also offer fruit-infused water which is a nice touch.

Check out the pastry counter:

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Shelby Sexton Salon Moving to New Location in Lafayette

October 28, 2013 8:30 am

Shelby Sexton Salon in downtown Lafayette is moving from their location in La Fiesta Square to 999 Oakhill Rd, also in Lafayette. The La Fiesta Square will be replaced by a new salon called Caroline’s Salon beginning this Friday, November 1st. Stay tuned for more details…

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Downtown Trick or Treat in Lafayette Now

October 25, 2013 4:00 pm

Downtown Trick or Treat:

Downtown Lafayette
Friday, October 25th, 2013
4:00pm – 6:00pm | Free

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
4:00 – 6:00PM
BOOtiful
Downtown Lafayette

Costume Contest and
Refreshments:
6:00pm in Plaza Park

Movie in the Plaza 6:30pm
GHOSTBUSTERS

FREE FOR EVERYONE
For a fun, safe Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to
Trick –or-Treat at participating merchants along Mt. Diablo Blvd. from
Oak Hill Rd. to Dewing Ave. And in La Fiesta Square.

All participating businesses will display a “Trick-or-Treat Poster” and
balloons. Please come in costume to receive a special treat. Don’t
forget to bring a Trick-or-Treat bag. Then head over to the Plaza for a
costume contest and a special showing of Ghostbusters.

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Rivendell Bike, Book & Hatchet Opens in Walnut Creek

October 25, 2013 11:30 am

1601 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Last week I posted a preview of an eclectic new bike store called Rivendell Bike, Book & Hatchet and they are now open on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek. In addition to bikes they sell books, hatchets, clothing and various accessories such as pinetar soap, bamboo banks and more. You’ll just have to drop by and check it out for yourself. It’s quite cool.

I don’t know much about bicycles but they look amazing. Take a look at one of their models in the photo below.

A selection of books are on the other side with clothing and accessories in the middle:

Check out photos of the hatchet wall, record player and pinetar soap after the jump…

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Beyond the Creek 2nd Anniversary Today

October 25, 2013 10:00 am

I can’t believe another year has gone by as this blog turns two! Thanks to everyone for stopping by and also for any tips and suggestions you’ve had over the past year, this blog wouldn’t be what it is without your participation and sharing.

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Burberry Closing in Broadway Plaza for Good

October 25, 2013 8:30 am

The luxury British fashion store Burberry is closing its doors permanently in Broadway Plaza. Unlike other stores that are temporarily relocating within Broadway Plaza or elsewhere in downtown Walnut Creek, Burberry won’t be back according to an employee I spoke with.

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Haunted House at Lafayette Community Center this Friday & Sunday

October 24, 2013 4:30 pm

Haunted House:

Lafayette Community Center
500 Saint Mary’s Road, Lafayette
Friday, October 25th & Sunday, October 27th, 2013
5:00pm / 7:30pm | $3 / $5

Join the Lafayette Youth Commission for a ghoulishly good time as they present their 10^th annual Haunted House and the Lafayette Community Center. The Lafayette Youth Commission has created a haunted house every year since 2004. Some past themes have included Haunted Castle, Haunted Fairy Tales and last year’s Haunted Camp Ground. Come trick or treat through the Haunted Hotel and meet witches, clowns and more during the not so scary version of the house for ages 7 and under and their parents. Looking for something more frightening? Come to the Haunted Hotel during the very scary portion where zombies roam the rooms and halls looking their next victims! The very scary version of the Haunted Hotel is appropriate for the very brave ages 8 & up. The Haunted Hotel will be touring visitors on Friday, October 25^th and Sunday, October 27^th at the Lafayette Community Center at 500 St. Mary’s Rd. The not-so-scary version of the Haunted Hotel will be from 5:00-7:00pm and the very scary version will be from 7:30-9:30pm. Cost for ages 7 and under is $3 and ages 8 and over is $5. All proceeds are donated to various causes supported by the Lafayette Youth Commission. Past recipients of donations include The American Cancer Society, the Lafayette Library, Stanley Middle School, the Lafayette Community Center Foundation, Child Abuse Prevention and many more.

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Fuscion Restaurant Opening in Orinda in November

October 24, 2013 11:30 am

65 Moraga Way, Orinda

Located next to Peet’s Coffee on Moraga Way in downtown Orinda, the space formerly occupied by Trattoria Lupetti will reopen as FUSCION Restaurant in November 2013 according to a sign above the doorway. The only thing I can find about this restaurant is in the sign itself, “Fine Dining”. Anyone know what kind of restaurant this will be? Thanks to a reader for sending in this tip.

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Jos. A. Bank Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

October 24, 2013 8:30 am

1403 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Back in April I noted that the baby store Day One was closing at the corner of N. Main St. and Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek and now the men’s clothing store Jos. A. Bank will be opening in this location according to a city planner I spoke with. Currently downtown Walnut Creek has four men’s clothing stores: Men’s Wearhouse, Atlas, Pelican Rock, and Daskalos in Broadway Plaza.

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Fire at Orinda BART Station – Camino Pablo Closed until 10pm

October 23, 2013 9:22 pm

From the Moraga PD:

Eastbound Camino Pablo in Orinda, under the BART/Hwy 24 overpass is closed due to fire at BART station. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. The road is anticipated to be closed until 10 pm.

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