1356 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Lots of relocations from Broadway Plaza these days and now the women’s clothing store Bryn Walker has relocated to N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek where the men’s clothing boutique Atlas used to be.
1356 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Lots of relocations from Broadway Plaza these days and now the women’s clothing store Bryn Walker has relocated to N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek where the men’s clothing boutique Atlas used to be.
Next month the Walnut Creek City Council will consider banning plastic bags at retailers and groceries in Walnut Creek:
The City of Walnut Creek is considering an ordinance to prohibit the distribution of singleuse carryout bags in all retailers (except restaurants and non-profit charitable thrift stores). Under the ordinance, all grocery and retail stores in Walnut Creek would no longer provide single-use carryout plastic bags. Stores may sell paper bags for a minimum of 10 cents for each bag. Protective plastic or paper bags, without handles, for items such as meat, fresh produce, dry-cleaned clothes and prescription medications will be allowed. Consumers will have the option to bring their own reusable bags or pay for recycled paper bags. The City Council will consider the proposed ordinance as early as March 2014. Click here to view a draft of the propsed ordinance.
Do you support this ban to support the environment or do you feel it’s too inconvenient while shopping? One time I was shopping in San Francisco and after I bought something they asked me if I want a bag, I said yes, and when I checked the receipt I saw a charge for 10 cents. I thought that was a bit odd that they didn’t inform me of the charge ahead of time but I imagine they assumed everyone knew about the charge. Another time I ordered quite a bit of food at the Ferry building in San Francisco and again they asked me if I wanted a bag and I refused, knowing there would be a charge. So when the time came to pick up the food I was precariously balancing multiple drinks and hot dogs when the cashier took pity on me and told me I could have a bag which I appreciated.
With that being said, do you support a ban on plastic bags in Walnut Creek?
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From the Walnut Creek PD:
On the above date and time a Sliver Chevy Pick-up Truck was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Ygnacio Valley Road between Civic Drive and Walnut Blvd. The pick-up truck eventually struck a tree in the center median located within the 800 block of Ygnacio Valley Road. The driver of the Chevy truck was transported to John Muir Hospital where she eventually died as a result of her injuries. Drugs and/or alcohol may have been a factor in this collision as the investigation is on-going.
If you have any information concerning the collision please contact Sgt. Joe Donleavy or Officer Sean Dexter at the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Valentine’s Trunk Show & Party:
Wish
2333 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
4:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeBring your girlfriends for a fun evening! Trunk show featuring three of our favorite local designers:
– Carrie’s Cookies and Confections (delicious cookies – little pieces of art – to sample and to buy just in time for Valentines)
– Savory & Juicy Design (whimsical handmade greeting cards and jewelry too)
– Amelia’s Room Home Decor & Gifts (adorable burlap pillows and banners)
And it wouldn’t be a party without snacks and beverages!
3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Mika’s Japanese Cuisine has opened in the shopping plaza next to the Park Regency Apartments in Walnut Creek. Check out this photo by @foodhoe of their natto rolls. Being a huge fan of natto I’ll have to try this place one of these days. Has anyone been yet, what dishes do you like?
Check out the Valentine’s Day menu at Corners Tavern this year.
From their Facebook page:
We have a special menu in store for Valentine’s Day this year!
Make your reservations for the evening ASAP as they are almost full!
Back in November, 2011 Cornology opened in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek and due to the Plaza’s pending redevelopment they have now closed this location. You can still check them out at their Emeryville location in the Bay Street mall or online here. Check out their flavor list here. According to an update they are looking for a replacement store:
As part of a redesign of Broadway Plaza, Cornology Walnut Creek will be relocating as of January 31. We’re doing our best to find the perfect new location, so enter your email to be one of the first to find out.
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Last year I noted the opening and closing of Cafecitos Cafe in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open for business again! Yesterday I noted another Latin American cafe Sabores del Sur that will be opening soon so I see a trend forming with Latin American cuisine.
With the reopening they also plan to offer beer and wine for sale. You can see the preliminary menu below. Note that the Lomo Saltado sandwich is still available.
Check out the inside:
Preliminary menu:
Pyramid Alehouse Cupcake Competition:
Pyramid Alehouse
1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sunday, February 9th, 2014
1:00pm – 4:00pm | $10Beer for dessert! Savor three beer-infused cupcakes with beer pairing. Vote for your favorite at the event! $10 for 3 cupcakes and associated beer pairings.
No tickets needed, but you can RSVP for a special beer tasting!
Want to be a contender? Submit your Pyramid beer cupcake recipes to jwest@nabreweries.com by 2/1.
Three finalists win a $50 gift card. The winner receives a $100 gift card to Sur La Table and gets their name, photo and recipe posted on the Pyramid Facebook page and the Pyramid e-newsletter with over 125,000 readers!
3003 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new South American bakery cafe called Sabores del Sur is opening soon in the PMI Plaza near the Pleasant Hill BART station in Walnut Creek. They currently are a catering company and their products are sold in Whole Foods, the SF Ferry building and elsewhere and apparently their alfajores cookies are quite delicious. Check out more details and photos at their Indiegogo page here:
Now, almost ten years later . . . Sabores del Sur supplies products to 21 Bay Area Whole Foods Markets and 56 other high-end restaurants and markets. We sell our products at the SF Ferry Building and the Alemany and San Ramon Farmers markets. Sabores del Sur, LLC is also an experienced caterer and is capable of doing events from small parties to large weddings.
My cookies (called “alfajores”) have won the hearts and minds of many in and out of the “foodie” community. Professional food reviewers such as Diablo Magazine described my cookies as “Little Bites of Heaven”; and 7 X 7 Magazine crowned them “The Best Cookie on Earth”. It was also #2 on the list of “50 Things to Indulge Yourself Before You Die” (7 X 7 Magazine).
From their website:
I am Guisell Osorio, the owner and chef of Sabores del Sur (Flavors from the South), a rapidly growing food and catering company (founded in 2004). Cooking is my passion, and bringing people together over delicious food has always filled my heart with joy.
Since I was a child cooking next to my grandmother in a small country-kitchen in Chile, I dreamed of sharing her incredible recipes with the rest of the world. It occurred to me even at that young age, the best way to do this would be to have my own restaurant . . . one that would make my “abuelita” (grandma) proud.
Check for updates at their Facebook page here. This looks like a great addition to the Pleasant Hill BART area!
The inside so far:
Check out the menu and another sign after the jump….