Back in January I noted on the opening of the the consignment store Yesterday’s Treasures in Lafayette next to Squirrels Cafe, and it has now closed, although according to their website they still have stores in Antioch and Brentwood.
Back in January I noted on the opening of the the consignment store Yesterday’s Treasures in Lafayette next to Squirrels Cafe, and it has now closed, although according to their website they still have stores in Antioch and Brentwood.
Back in April I noted that Back to the Table Cooking School in Lafayette was opening in July, and it’s been confirmed that they will have their grand opening this Thursday evening, July 12th, from 5pm – 8pm. From their website:
Join us for an evening of food, community and celebration!
Lisa Evaristo & Leslie Pease, owners of Back to the Table, invite everyone to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Come meet our 12 cooking school teachers.
They also have a production kitchen upstairs for local businesses which are taking reservations. Check out the cooking school teacher bios here, and the huge 157 class list here. Photos of the inside can be found on their Facebook page here.
As some one who has taken cooking classes at the now closed Viking store in Walnut Creek, and elsewhere, this looks like it has a lot of potential for both those looking to improve or learn something new, as well as local businesses who need access to a professional kitchen. If I had to choose 3 classes, I would check out, ‘Backyard BBQ’, ‘Seasonal Pies’, ‘Slider Mania’. Which classes look good to you?
sewnow!, the fashion studio that offers classes, workshops and camps has recently moved from its Moraga Rd. location to 3534 Golden Gate Way (between Plaza Park and the library). From their website:
sewnow! fashion studio is an exciting new retail destination focused on fashion design and sewing. We provide a designer studio workspace equipped with the latest technology, allowing you to design, embroider, and sew anything you can imagine. We support you with expert advice, instruction, and materials.
sewnow! offers fashion design and sewing classes, sewing camps, specialty workshops, open studio time, birthday parties, private sewing lessons, Brother sewing and embroidery machines, party hosting and a variety of other services.
Back in May I checked on the progress of Lamorinda Theatre Academy, a dance, acting and vocal studio for children in Lafayette and now construction has been completed and free classes are available all this week. This seems like a great opportunity to check out the instructors and see what the studio has to offer. If you go, let us know how it was. Lamorinda Theater Academy is located at 83 Lafayette Circle, right above Lamorinda Music.
Back in March I noted that Red Wagon, the children’s store in Lafayette was closing, and this is their final week in business. This Friday will be their last day. I peeked inside the window and didn’t really see anything for sale though, however the furniture and fixtures are also for sale.
photo by Flickr user ginsnob
From the Contra Costa County Library website:
The 13th Annual Best Martini in the East Bay Contest will be held on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Lafayette Park Hotel. Sample martinis as bartenders from 14 local restaurants compete for the grand prize. And here’s your chance to judge the People’s Choice Award! Tickets are $25 at the door, and include two drink tickets, appetizers, and music by Generations in Jazz. Call (925) 927-3250 for more information.
This year’s event is sponsored by Russian Standard Vodka, the Lafayette Park Hotel, and Diablo Magazine, and all proceeds benefit Project Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library’s adult literacy program.
This rental duplex (2 br/2 ba) is located near Bo’s BBQ in downtown Lafayette.
Check out the kitchen:
From the Craigslist ad:
The home is close to BART, great school district, shopping, fine dining and more!
This unit is a true find and is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
– Designer paint scheme
– Refinished bathrooms with granite countertops and new cabinetry (stand up shower in master, shower/tub in 2nd bathroom
– Wood burning fireplace
– Pass through kitchen
– All new stainless steel appliances: dishwasher, fridge, garbage disposal, microwave, & oven
– Central heat and AC
– Tons of closet space with wall to wall closet in master bedroom
– Extra storage outside
– 2 covered parking spots
– 2 closets in master bedroom
– Spacious floor plans
– Private patio with low maintenance landscaping
This duplex is being offered for $1995/month. Is this a decent deal given the 2 covered spots + refinished bathrooms and location?
I noted back in February that Pure Beauty was closing in Walnut Creek, and noticed that Pure Beauty in downtown Lafayette has closed as well. Turns out that the company that owns Pure Beauty, Trade Secrets, filed for bankruptcy two times over the past couple of years.
