The Liberty Bell Kiosks that opened with high hopes a couple of years ago (near the restaurant Il Forniao) and that have been empty for a while now have finally been removed freeing up space to enjoy the fountain.
The Liberty Bell Kiosks that opened with high hopes a couple of years ago (near the restaurant Il Forniao) and that have been empty for a while now have finally been removed freeing up space to enjoy the fountain.
Havana Restaurant
1516 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014
5:30pm – 7:30pm | $25Join Contra Costa Oncology at Havana in downtown Walnut Creek for an evening of Cuban cocktails, cuisine, and of course Cha Cha!
Ticket price includes appetizers, a drink, plus a free dance lesson to get your cha cha on! The evening will also include a raffle, with the opportunity to win some incredible prizes, including a Napa Wine Train Getaway.
Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.
All proceeds will benefit the Cancer Support Community.
Walnut Creek based Calicraft Brewing Co. is planning on opening a tasting room this fall in the Shadelands Business Park at 2700 Mitchell Dr. in Walnut Creek. They were pouring beers at the Sabores del Sur opening last week and I thought the Kolsch-style ale was amazing! Check out their beers here.
From their Facebook page:
California, bottled. – Using locally and regionally sourced ingredients Calicraft makes beers that showcase the flavors and taste California.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Monday, April 21st – Sunday, April 27th, 2014
Lunch/dinner | $10 – $40Walnut Creek Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration of spectacular cuisine at incredible prices. Entice your appetite and delight your palate with prix-fixe menus offered at over 2 dozen restaurants. With cuisines that encompass American, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese and Mexican (just to name a few), experience why our delicious community has been called, “The East Bay’s most popular dining destination.”
View participating restaurants here.
2860 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Progressive is opening a new service center in Walnut Creek on N. Main St. where Piedmont Lumber used to be. To see what a Progressive Service Center is like check out this video:
3003 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
With the eagerly anticipated opening of the South American restaurant Sabores del Sur in Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill BART station this week, I checked out a preview party last week and as expected the food was delicious. The high ceilings and cheery decor make for a great spot to stop by for a bite to eat. I am not kidding when I say those alfajores cookies are delicious, not to mention the empanadas and pastel de choclo (Chliean casserole). I will definitely be back ASAP for more!
From their Facebook page:
Sabores del Sur (Spanish for “Flavors from the South”) is a Bay Area company specializing in catering for any event. Specialties include South American Empanadas and Alfajores.
Chef-owned and operated, Sabores del Sur uses only the freshest ingredients in all of our recipes. We emphasize organic, free trade and locally grown products. We take great pride in ensuring each dish is “made with love”—a philosphy Chef Guisell H. Osorio inherited while cooking side by side with her grandmother during her childhood in Chile.
Inside:
Plenty more photos of the inside and food (including the signature alfajores cookies) after the jump…
1378 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The men’s clothing store Pelican Rock that opened a couple of years ago in Walnut Creek is moving to Danville and plans on re-opening mid May. Check out their Facebook page here. They will be located downtown at 178 East Prospect, a street with quite a few clothing boutiques so they’ll fit right in.
Future Danville home:
178 East Prospect, Danville
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 12th, 2014
11:00am – 3:00pm | FreeVisit our largest plant sale of the year for…
The Bay Area’s best selection of drought tolerant plants
Dry garden advice from knowledgeable staff and volunteers
Heirloom bearded irises from Ruth Bancroft’s private collection
Garden gifts, succulent arrangements, locally made art, and hard-to-find booksMembers Only Pre-Sale and Silent Auction: 9am-11am
Entry granted to members of The Ruth Bancroft only! No reciprocal members or guest passes. Memberships may be purchased at the door. Bagels and Peet’s coffee will be served – Thank you to Noah’s Bagels and Peet’s Coffee!Public Sale: 11am-3pm
The Garden will be open until 4pm, but the sale wraps up at 3.Free Admission All Day
Docent-Led Tours at 11am and 1pm
1545 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The long anticipated wine tasting room Buon Vino opened in downtown Walnut Creek yesterday and right now they’re offering a selection of eight different Napa and Sonoma wines (six ounces for $10) for their grand opening. Those six ounces can be split any way so you could try three two ounce wines, or one six ounce glass of wine. You can buy bottles of wine there and no bottle is over $20.
Check out the choices below:
There are standing areas around the front of the store and in the back there is a gigantic table that’s available for hourly rentals that includes a couple of bottles of wine, and there’s a TV as well so according to the owner if you’re looking for a place to host a Bachelor/Bachelorette viewing party look no farther.
Plenty more photos after the jump…
