960 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Over the summer we learned that Swad Indian Cuisine would be relocating from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location in Lafayette to a new spot on Moraga Rd. where iSushi used to be and they are now open. Check out their menu here.
960 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Over the summer we learned that Swad Indian Cuisine would be relocating from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location in Lafayette to a new spot on Moraga Rd. where iSushi used to be and they are now open. Check out their menu here.
3517 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
In March we learned that heart rate monitoring gym Orangetheory Fitness would be coming to Lafayette and the “Coming Soon” signage is now up and you can sign up for “Founders” rates now. According to a comment on their Facebook page it will be several months before they open. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. If they offer use of the parking lot next door that would be a huge member perk as it’s becoming harder to find parking with new restaurants and stores opening up in nearby Park Plaza.
Learn more about the Orangetheory workout here.
3541 Plaza Way, Lafayette
Earlier this year we learned that A Runner’s Mind would be opening a new location in Lafayette and they have now opened. Learn more about this locally-owned business here. On Memorial Day they will be presenting a new race in Lafayette called the Salute and Scoot 5/10K Memorial Day Fun Run. Check out the details here.
3535 Plaza Way, Lafayette
The much anticipated opening of Danville-based comfort food restaurant Sideboard took place last week and over the weekend I dropped by to check it out and was happy to see that same casual charm their Danville location offers. I tried the skirt steak sandwich with chimichurri sauce. arugula and caramelized onions and it was delicious! I look forward to going back to try some more dishes out. Check out their morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. Like their Danville location (and nearby Roam Burgers), you order directly at the cashier, get a tag and sit down where your food is delivered.
From their website:
Sideboard neighborhood kitchen and coffee bar is dedicated to creating handcrafted comfort food taking into account the season and availability of natural, local, organic, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. All menu items and condiments are house made or sourced from purveyors who share our vision and passion in creating products which we believe to be the best available. Simply prepared, our rustic comfort food comes from the heart. Signature items will be available daily.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
3569 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
In December we learned that a new luxury clothing boutique and home accessories shop called piece. opened in the Lafayette Clocktower in downtown Lafayette and they have completed their expansion next door.
From their Facebook page:
Carefully curated collection of clothing and accessories for the woman and the man, as well as special pieces for the home.
Explains owner Renee Sitzman: “One thing I’ve learned in my years in the fashion and design industries is that “perfect” comes in all price points. And that’s what you’ll find at piece. – a large variety of truly unique pieces for women, men and home across a wide range of prices.”
By design, piece. offers a wide selection of items with limited inventory to ensure that all customers who shop our locally owned stores have truly unique pieces to enjoy!
Every year the Lafayette Juniors offer a kitchen tour featuring several magnificent kitchens and homes in Lafayette to raise money for several non profit organizations and this year the beneficiaries are: Youth Homes, Diablo Ballet’s PEEK Outreach Program, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, and Lamorinda Spirit Van. Find out more about these organizations here.
This Happy Valley kitchen and home has been featured in photo shoots for catalogs and local designers and has a serene, peaceful feel throughout. One of my favorite pieces is the lighting over the dining room table (see below). How cool is that?! As you can see in the photos after the jump, the kitchen boasts two full-sized sinks in the kitchen and plenty of counter space for prepping meals. Right outside is a beautiful looking pool and patio area surrounded by lush gardens which looks like the perfect place to relax and hang out with friends and family!
From the Lafayette Juniors description:
The updated classic home boasts a light, airy and open space that serves as a backdrop for many photo shoots for catalogs and local designers. As is appropriate to the transitional style of the home, the homeowner has mixed modern and traditional by using reclaimed wood floors, stainless steel materials, and industrial lighting. The tasteful kitchen features two honed Calacatta marble countertops, one with a prep sink and wine fridge. Three elegant pendant lights illuminate the center island and echo the nickel faucets. The dining area offers views of the pool and well-tended garden that boasts white flowers throughout. Thoughtful details are evident in all areas of the home and kitchen, including the kitchen millwork and the coordinating fridge and oven handles. The homeowner created a serene space where friends and family are encouraged to unwind.
Photos of the pool, patio and more after the jump…
Park Plaza, Lafayette
The wait is almost over as Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen & Coffee Bar is opening this Monday, May 16th in Lafayette in the newly redeveloped Park Plaza according to Diablo Dish, and will be “open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, offering hand-roasted coffee and New American comfort food made with local, organic ingredients.” Check out their Danville morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. I know where I going for brunch!
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, May 14th, 2016
1:00pm – 4:00pm | FreeThe Lafayette Library will be presenting ComicFest 2016. It will be a veritable cavalcade of artists and their work, along with workshops, crafts, cosplay, photobooth, scavenger hunt, raffles, prizes and more!
Guest of Honor: Joe Field, Flying Colors Comics, Founder of Free Comic Book Day.
Sign up for drawing workshops. Come meet Star Wars Bounty Hunters and Jedi Masters. Learn Light Saber choreography!
Full Program Schedule Click Here
261 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
J. Colleen Boutique has closed in Lafayette. They had been at this location for a couple of years. According to their Facebook page, the owner Julie Rubio will be making a movie called “ONE”. Check out her IMDB page here.
