Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Spirit Halloween is back for another season this year in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Spirit Halloween is back for another season this year in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord.
1975 Diamond Blvd, Concord
From a press release:
Specializing in American classics with a modern twist and an expansive American selection of craft beer and small-batch whiskeys, Eureka! opens in Concord in the Willow Shopping Center on Monday, September 7. The all-American restaurant offers guests a unique dining experience complete with 40 American craft beers on tap, extensive selection of small-batch whiskeys, and regional wines in a contemporary yet rustic atmosphere that is perfect for guests of all ages. Eureka! provides the surrounding community with a trendy casual place to dine, drink, and socialize while enjoying live music and special events throughout the week.
“We wanted to create a place where you can grab one of your favorite American craft beers with your friends, enjoy a meal with your family, or even bring the kids for a night out. You’ll find beer geeks, professionals, families, and guests of all ages,” says Justin Nedelman, Co-CEO of Eureka! Restaurant Group.
Located in the recently renovated Willow Shopping Center, Eureka!’s wine country aesthetic design is bringing in white brick walls, chevron patterns throughout, and sliding glass nana doors that lead to an al fresco dining experience in the expansive patio. The 4,000 square foot restaurant seats 170 guests and is comprised of eclectic seating options including extra large booths, high top tables, two community tables, and paneling that incorporates handcrafted wood retrieved from historic American barns, factories, and whiskey distilleries.
Photo from Diablo Japanese American Summer Festival Facebook page
Diablo Japanese American Summer Festival:
Concord Japanese Cultural Center
3165 Treat Blvd, Concord
Saturday, August 8th & Sunday, August 9th, 2015
1:00pm (12 Sun) – 9:00pm (8:30 Sun) | FreeThis year’s 59th annual JARCC Summer Festival will be held on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, 2015, at the Japanese American Religious and Cultural Center, located at 3165 Treat Blvd, Concord. Come enjoy the wonderful selection of food items (sushi, chicken teriyaki, beef skewers, tempura, udon, shaved ice and lots more!). Experience cultural dance, taiko, kendo, judo and flower arranging demonstrations. Come check us out, and learn why most visitors come back year after year!
Skipolini’s Pizza in downtown Concord near Todos Santos Plaza used to be the old bank building, built in 1911. Check out their menu here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Back in April we learned that Palo Alto-based Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream would be coming to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord and there has been quite a bit of progress with the signage now up. Hopefully they can open before summer ends. Stay tuned…
Taste of Concord:
Todos Santos plaza
Concord, CA
Saturday, August 2nd, 2015
1:00pm – 4:00pm | $25The 9th Annual Taste of Concord promises to continue the tradition of good family fun strolling around Todas Santos Plaza in downtown Concord on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Come on down and sample food from the menus of some familiar and new dining establishments for a donation of only $25.00. Again this year we will be offering wine and beer tasting from some of Contra Costa County’s award winning wineries and breweries.
Do not forget to make your way to the fountain in Todas Santos Square to place your bid on terrific silent auction items donated by some of your favorite local businesses.
1100 Concord Ave, Concord
New development is happening at the old Peppermill restaurant on Concord Ave. across from the Buchanan Field Golf Course in Concord. Signs on the fence indicate that Jimmy John’s, Habit Burger Grill and Anytime Fitness will be coming here. Check out Claycord to see the demolition photos.
Beer Barrel Piano, by Barrel Fingers Barry, spotted in Concord. What year do you think this hairstyle is from?
