Corner Bakery Cafe Opening June 3rd in Pleasant Hill

May 21, 2013 11:30 am

Corner Bakery Cafe is opening on June 3rd in the former Yan Can Asian Bistro location in the downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center. Check out their menu here. Anyone have favorite dishes to recommend?

From their website:

We started as a little bread bakery, supplying freshly baked bread to happy customers around town. People loved our breads so much, we couldn’t help but evolve into a cafe where we could serve equally remarkable sandwiches. This, of course, led to delightful sweets, savory panini, fresh salads, and hearty bowls of soups and pasta.

The inside is almost ready:

This is a wide shot of the location:

Corner Bakery Cafe is located at 35 Crescent Drive in Pleasant Hill.

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New Trees Planted in Front of Apple Store in Walnut Creek

May 21, 2013 8:30 am

Last month I posted about missing trees in front of the Apple Store on N. Main St. and now new trees have been planted. Glad to see a little bit of nature added back into the city. Does anyone know what kind of trees these are?

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Antique & Craft Show at Shadelands in Walnut Creek on June 9th

May 20, 2013 4:30 pm

Festival at Shadelands:

Shadelands Ranch Museum
2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
Sunday, June 9th, 2013
9:00am – 4:00pm | Free

This annual event will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Dozens of dealers offer a fascinating variety of antiques, art, and crafts for sale on the grounds of the Museum. In addition, various food and beverage vendors will be on the grounds. Admission and parking are free. It’s a fun outing for the entire family!

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Scuttlebutt Confirmed – Pinkberry Opening Soon in Walnut Creek

May 20, 2013 11:30 am

Back in February I posted some scuttlebutt about the frozen yogurt shop Pinkberry opening in downtown Walnut Cre ek right near The Cheesecake Factory. Based on the photo below as well as a UPS notice addressed to ‘Pinkberry’ and it’s obvious this indeed will be a Pinkberry.

Any Pinkberry fans out there? I love Pinkberry and since I also love Greek yogurt I can’t wait to try their new Greek Yogurt selections! I also think this cements this area as being the fast food mecca of Walnut Creek. Ike’s, Bukhorn Grill, Chipotle, Panera, Starbucks and now Pinkberry.

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Sign of the Day

May 20, 2013 10:00 am

Thanks to a reader for sending this in. Spotted at the Art on the Main festival in downtown Walnut Creek at a jewelry booth. The sign says, “Your Husband Just Called… He Said To Buy Anything You Want”.

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Maserati of Walnut Creek Opens on N. Broadway

May 20, 2013 8:30 am

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Maserati of Walnut Creek has opened up in the former Saab location on N. Broadway near Ygnacio Valley Rd. So if you notice more Maseratis around town you’ll know why. And if Maseratis don’t suit you they also carry Ferraris in their showroom.

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Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival June 7th – 9th in Walnut Creek

May 17, 2013 4:30 pm

Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival:

Century 14 Cinemark Movie Theater
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 7th, 2013
$12 – $75

The Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival will launch it’s inaugural event this summer beginning on Friday June 7th, running through the 9th with over 75 short films screening throughout the three day event.

The festivities begin on the Red Carpet and the Opening Night screening as local celebrities, filmmakers and other VIPs join us as paparazzi shoot photos and conduct interviews on this incredible community event.

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Car of the Day

May 17, 2013 11:30 am

Spotted in front of Cypress in downtown Walnut Creek, I bet this is one sweet ride.

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Friday Question of the Day – What are Fun Things to do with Older Kids?

May 17, 2013 8:30 am

Lamorinda Skate Park

Although my kids are young, I pass by the Lamorinda skate park in Moraga every now and then which got me wondering what there is to do for older kids around here. Walnut Creek has a skate park as well in Heather Farm Park next to the Clarke Swim Center. Check out the details here.

There’s the movie theater in downtown Walnut Creek. Swim clubs abound almost everywhere. What else is there to do if you’re a teenager around here?

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Chalk Paint Workshop this Sunday at The Bloom Space in Lafayette

May 16, 2013 4:30 pm

Chalk Paint Workshop:

The Bloom Space
3391 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00 – 4:00pm | $95

(bring a small piece to practice with)
This is an introductory level class. We learn three techniques: smooth, rustic and color wash in the first half of the class. In the second half, we work on individual samples brought from home.

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