Fat Maddie’s Barrelhouse & Bistro Coming to Pleasant Hill

February 7, 2017 11:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Fat Maddie’s Barrelhouse & Bistro is coming to the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center where they will occupy a prime spot at the clocktower where the clothing store Atlas & Athena and Pasta Pomodoro used to be. The owner is the same one as Fat Maddie’s Grille in San Ramon. Check out their menu here. I look forward to trying this place out!

From the Fat Maddie’s Grille website:

Named for our family’s favorite goat, FAT MADDIE’S rustic menu incorporates local, sustainable, and organic ingredients. The family is committed to serving only free-range and antibiotic free chicken as well as hormone and antibiotic free beef. FAT MADDIE’S eggs come from chickens on the family’s personal working farm and food waste is recycled to pigs on a neighboring ranch. As for the goat cheese, let’s just say that Maddie has her sources.

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Grow More Food: Home Permaculture Series beginning Feb 4th in Pleasant Hill

January 30, 2017 4:30 pm

Grow More Food: Home Permaculture Series:

Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, February 4th, 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm | $35 ($230 for 8 week series)

Back by popular demand! Superstar gardener Marian Woodard presents a very special opportunity to learn the most effective, most natural, deeply earth-centered gardening practices in this 8- week series. No matter what size your yard is, you’ll learn to be more self-sufficient, conserve water and energy, and build community with your fellow gardeners. Students will work on shaping and re-designing their own growing spaces throughout the class. You will see your yard in a whole new light!
The workshops take place Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

February 4th: Perma-What? The What, Why, When, Where & Who (You!) of Permaculture. Redefine your definition and expectation of a garden and how little effort is needed to work with nature for bountiful yields. Particpants will be able to: explain what Permaculture is, understand why it addresses climate change, define your ideal garden, and begin gathering information to design your space.

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Chipotle Opens in Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

December 16, 2016 11:30 am

Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

In September we learned that Starbucks opened in the Pleasant Hill Shopping Center across from HomeGoods and next door Chipotle is now open as well. Check out their menu here.

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Golfsmith Closing Mid December in Pleasant Hill

November 22, 2016 8:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

It’s game over for Golfsmith in Pleasant Hill as they are set to close mid-December. 58 other Golfsmiths are closing around the country since DICK’S Sporting Goods bought them earlier this month. They relocated from Walnut Creek several years ago. Currently the entire store is 20 – 40% off. Thanks to a reader for sending word.

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Pasta Pomodoro Closes in Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

November 2, 2016 11:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Thanks to everyone who sent word that Pasta Pomodoro has closed in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center on Crescent Drive. Quite a number of new restaurants have opened in this shopping center lately so the competition for diners must be fierce. Also thanks much to the reader who sent in the photo.

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Total Wine & More Opens in Pleasant Hill

October 27, 2016 11:30 am

250 Buskirk Ave, Pleasant Hill

Maryland-based Total Wine & More opened their first East Bay location today in a giant, 20,000 s.f. store where Office Depot used to be, a couple of stores down from Best Buy in Pleasant Hill. In addition to a huge selection of wine, beer, and spirits, they also feature a humidor room with plenty of cigars.

In the back is a classroom section where you can sign up for classes to learn about specific types of wine or beer which lasts 90 minutes and includes samples for about $20 – $40 per class. It will also be possible to book the entire meeting space for business, community and social events for free when not in use.

There are separate wine and beer tasting areas available to try for 10 cents. Old world wines are organized by country whereas new world wines are grouped by varietals. In addition, there are separate sections for “highly rated”, and descriptions such as “elegant & soft”, “big & robust” and plenty more types to make it easy to find the perfect pairing for your meal. As for beer, they offer a huge variety of international and local brews, and have a keg section in the back that you can check out as well. (See the photo of the kegs after the jump).

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Fall Fine Art Fair on Oct 29th in Pleasant Hill

October 25, 2016 4:30 pm

Fall Fine Art Fair:

Pleasant Hill Senior Center
233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, October 29th, 2016
10:00am – 3:00pm | Free

East Bay Artists Guild will host a Fall Art Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center. Everyone in the community is welcome. There will be a wide range of artwork on display and for sale. Meet the artists. Celebrate fine art in our community. Special art activities will be set up for children. Refreshments will be served. Come join East Bay Artists Guild for a fun, creative, art-filled Saturday!

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Sustainable Enterprise Conference on Oct 27th in Pleasant Hill

October 19, 2016 4:30 pm

Sustainable Enterprise Conference:

Pleasant Hill Community Center
320 Civic Dr, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, October 27th, 2016
9:00am – 4:00pm | $35 / $45 (door)

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference is a day-long learning and networking conference dedicated to helping Contra Costa businesses, academic, government and non-profit organizations transition to economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Speakers and panelists will address critical issues, showcase successful business models and present opportunities for creating a vibrant and truly sustainable economy.

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Tahoe Joe’s Closes in Pleasant Hill

October 4, 2016 11:30 am

999 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the steakhouse Tahoe Joe’s has closed in Pleasant Hill. Their nearest open location is Vacaville according to their website.

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Starbucks Opens in Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

September 21, 2016 11:30 am

Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Starbucks has opened in the former parking lot in front of HomeGoods at the Pleasant Hill Shopping Center with Chipotle opening next door soon.

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