This sure looks like it would be a fun ride around town. Spotted in Danville.
Christine O’Brien: Crave: A Memoir of Food and Longing:
Rakestraw Books
3 Railroad Ave, Danville
Thursday, November 15th, 2018
7:00pm | FreeChristine O’Brien’s memoir, Crave: A Memoir of Food and Longing, is one of the most buzzed about of the Fall season. Please call us at 925-837-7337 to make your free reservation for this event.
355 Hartz Ave, Danville
AR Worskhop, the DIY creative studio which opened last spring, now has a Drink Bar offering a selection of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages in the back section of their studio. This allows children and others to work on their projects in front at the same time as those who want to enjoy a glass of wine or beer in the back. Check out their schedule here and follow updates on their Facebook page here.
145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Danville Soup and Salad Shack, which we learned would be coming to Danville earlier this year where Edge Boutique used to be on E. Prospect Ave, has now opened. At one of their two tables I tried their clam chowder which was really good. Check for updates including menu items on their Instagram page here and Facebook page here.
San Ramon Valley High School
501 Danville Blvd, Danville
Saturday, October 20th, 2018
9:00am – 3:00pm | $5The SRV Ski & Snowboard Swap hosted by the SRVHS PTSA is a great place to outfit your family with winter gear for skiing and snowboarding at discount prices. They will have a huge selection of new and used skis, boards, boots, poles, helmets, goggles, and apparel in adult and children’s sizes, along with expert advice to make sure you get just the right fit.
You’ll find skis, boards and boots from Rossignol, K2, Volkl, Dynastar, Burton, Salomon and more. Snowsuits, bibs, pants, snow boots, jackets, gloves in all sizes, from name brands such as Columbia, Obermeyer, Burton, North Face, Sorel, etc. at ¼ to 1/2 of original prices.
If you have gently used equipment or outerwear that your family has outgrown or no longer needs, you can donate it to the swap. The funds raised from its sale will go back to the school to help fund educational programs. All donations are tax deductible.
445 Railroad Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new Mexican restaurant called Cielito will be coming to Danville where Chow used to be. Look for an early 2019 opening. Stay tuned…
From their website:
Cielito Cocina Mexicana features authentic, regional Mexican cuisine from Puebla, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. We support local farmers so that we can source the freshest ingredients. We also have a full bar with an exceptional tequila and mescal collection, California wines, and local microbrews on tap.
Danville Hotel Town Center
The skincare company Bluemercury recently opened at the Danville Hotel Town Center on Hartz Ave. Check out their online shop here.
501 Hartz Ave, Danville
In June we learned that Basil Leaf Cafe would be closing in Danville and more details are coming out about the Mexcian restaurant Cocina Hermanas, owned by Darren Matte of Harvest across the street and Per Diem in San Francisco:
From an email:
Mr. Matte’s future Mexican cuisine establishment will marry well-known Mexican street food and family dishes with a philosophy of fresh, local and sustainable ingredients. A new bar stretching the front of the restaurant will also provide diners with an extensive selection of mescals, tequilas and specialty cocktails to complement their dining experience.
An expected opening for Cocina Hermanas is scheduled for mid November.
301 Hartz Ave, Danville
Pleasanton-based Salon 77 West, which offers special event hair/makeup, microblading, threading, eyelash services and more has opened in a new Danville spot where Jerol’s Salon used to be on Hartz Ave. Check out their services here. As you can see in the photo below there will be a grand opening party this Saturday from 5:30 – 8:30pm with a ribbon cutting and various fun events.
