The Treasure Trove is moving from their location next to where Petar’s used to be in downtown Lafayette to a new location behind Peet’s Coffee in the Lafayette Plaza Center where Whole Foods is. The address is 3506-H Mt. Diablo Blvd.
From their website:
The Treasure Trove is a custom interiors studio specializing in window treatments, wallpapers, upholstery, bed coverings, decorative pillows, slipcovers, cushions, carpeting, and other home furnishings.
Music and the Brain Lecture by Daniel Levitin:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Friday, May 10th, 2013
8:00pm | $25Daniel Levitin is an award-winning scientist, musician, author and record producer.
He is the author of two books: the international bestsellers “This Is Your Brain on Music” and “The World in Six Songs.” He is also the James McGill Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience at McGill University in Montreal, where he runs the Laboratory for Music Cognition, Perception and Expertise. Needless to say, I am thrilled to have him speak to us Mighty Fine folks.
This private party will sell out. Please email RSVP ASAP: stevie@mightyfineguitars.c
om $25 Suggested Donation, payable at the event.
Last week I noted that A.G. Ferrari Foods closed in downtown Lafayette and according to the La Fiesta Square Facebook page Roam Artisan Burgers will be opening up in this spot. With two locations in San Francisco, this will be their first East Bay location. Check out their menu here. Has anyone tried their bison burgers? I can’t wait to try this place out!
From their website:
From pasture to plate, Roam Artisan Burgers offers delicious burgers, sides, shakes and sodas crafted from fresh quality ingredients that have been carefully sourced from a select group of purveyors.
Roam is committed to utilizing sustainable meats and produce, as well as other high-quality ingredients in its menu, which begins with 100% grass-fed beef, free-range turkey, all-natural bison and an organic veggie burger. Roam features burgers that include the Sunny Side, French and Fries and Tejano, and also offers the option of customizing. The burgers pair perfectly with Roam’s lineup of Straus Family Creamery shakes, house-made sodas, wine and kombucha on tap, and local brews.
Back in February I noted the closing of baby/kids store Tulip in downtown Lafayette and a new pop up fashion boutique featuring designs by Lesley Evers will be opening in this location on Mt. Diablo Blvd. next Tuesday, May 14th according to the La Fiesta Square Facebook page. They also have a boutique in Rockridge on College Ave, and their clothing is made in the USA. Learn more about Lesley Evers here.
From their website:
Crisp colors, bold graphics and artful fabrics, combined with clean lines and a meticulous attention-to-detail are the hallmarks that make the Lesley Evers both modern and nostalgic.
Inspired by a mid-century aesthetic, our original, signature textiles and designs are described as classic, feminine, and playful, with a nod to the 1960s and 1970s.
Giant poster of a mid-century inspired look:
The Lesley Evers pop up boutique will be located at 3535 Mt Diablo Blvd. in downtown Lafayette in La Fiesta Square.
San Francisco Bay Area
Thursday, May 9th, 2013For 2013’s Bike to Work Day on May 9th, over 200 Energizer Stations will be located along local bike commute routes in all nine Bay Area counties to provide free beverages, snacks, and good cheer to bicyclists. Use the links (below) for maps of Energizer Stations to plan your Bike to Work Day commute.
East Bay Energizer Stations map here.
The bakery The Baker’s Box has recently opened up shop at Liberty Bell Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. This is a one woman operation who does everything. Originally based out of Richmond owner Sherri Nichelman plans on relocating the kitchen to Back to the Table Cooking School & production kitchen in Lafayette. One thing I immediately noticed was her square cookies. Square cookies! How cool is that?I also learned that she only uses organic flour as well as fruit from her own backyard to use in her baked goods. I tried a backyard meyer lemon macaroon “cocomo” that was excellent. Sherri plans on trying out this Walnut Creek location for the next month and depending how it goes she’d like to stay year-round so check it out ASAP. She’s always looking for new ideas on what to bake so feel free to make suggestions and you may just see your idea baked the following day.
From her Facebook page:
With the idea that there’s nothing better than freshly made baked goods from your home, The Baker’s Box brings you updated versions of traditional recipes that are skillfully made with quality ingredients. While utilizing local sources, the menu items are seasonally driven, made especially for you, one batch at a time.
Check out her website here. You can even order online. The Baker’s Box is located at the Liberty Bell Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Il Fornaio and H&M are located.
Back in March of last year I noted the Broadway Plaza demolition possibilities in Walnut Creek to make way for larger stores with possible mixed development i.e. apartments and it looks like plans are moving full steam ahead. Word on the street is that the backside of Broadway Plaza where the smaller shops are located such as See’s Candies and Boudin Bakery will be closing sometime in 2014 so construction can begin.
Apparently no leases are being offered past December and judging by the number of empty storefronts it’s making more sense now. There was already one open spot, and now AZM Jewelers is gone, as is As Seen on TV. Flares Bridal has closed their 2nd addition but still retains another presence a few stores down.
In addition I’m also hearing that Macerich, the owner of Broadway Plaza is actively working with retail stores to place them elsewhere in Broadway Plaza. So you may see a few of these stores moving nearby eventually.
2015 is right around the corner though so new stores will eventually open back up, possibly where the parking lot is currently located. Keep in mind this is only scuttlebutt, nothing has been confirmed yet.
Photo by Flickr user kbakar
Concert at the Res:
Lafayette Reservoir
3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, May 11th, 2013
11:00am – 3:00pm | FreeConcert At The Res Lafayette Rotary’s Annual FREE Concert at the Res will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 11am-3pm at the Lafayette Reservoir. You can pack a picnic and don’t forget your beach chairs and blankets. The stage is adjacent to a shady picnic area, public restrooms and the children’s playground. Once you have parked walk East (to your left) towards the reservoir trail. The Stage is about 150 feet from the parking lot. A shuttle van will be used to pick up guests in the parking lot and drop them off at the trail entrance. A golf cart will be available to take those guests that need help up the hill to the new stage.
Musicians and artists for this year’s concert include Big Band of Rossmoor, Stanley Symphonic Band, Acalanes Jazz Ensemble, Bentley Jass Ensemble, Lamorinda Theatre Academy, Stevie Coyle Strings and special guests Oakland Westlake Midde School and Town Hall Troupe. There will be food & raffle tickets available to support Lafayette Schools & Rotary Projects.
Back last April I noted that Harvest Market was opening in Walnut Creek and they have now closed approximately one year later. They focused on healthy cuisine including gluten free selections.
A couple of weeks ago I noted that Swan’s Fine Books would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust. St. behind The Kitchen Table Store and they are now open for business. This is no ordinary bookstore as they focus on collectible books such as a first edition Huckleberry Finn and a one-of-a-kind San Francisco guidebook from the 19th Century. They even have a page from a 15th Century bible.
The inside of the store has wooden bookshelves and sitting areas throughout with the walls decorated with old movie posters from John Steinbeck novels such as Cannery Row. It’s a cool store to browse around. In addition to collectible books they have more affordable editions starting at around $15.
The inside is warmly decorated:
Check out more photos after the jump…