We Olive Wine Bar Now Open in Walnut Creek

February 26, 2014 11:30 am

1364 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Back in August I noted that We Olive in downtown Walnut Creek would be offering wine tasting and the wine bar is now open. Check out their complete wine list here. In the near future they plan on offering cheese and other pairings to go with the wine selections.

From the menu:

Our Wine Bar was created as a place to share our love of both great food and wine. We emphasize hard-to-find artisan wines from distinct regions throughout California. Consistent with our philosophy on Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we hand-select only the finest limited-edition California wines to share with our customers. All bottles of wine are available for retail purchase for $7 less than the listed price.

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Saratoga Computers Relocates to Cypress St. in Downtown Walnut Creek

February 26, 2014 8:30 am

1519 Cypress St, Walnut Creek

Saratoga Computers has relocated from the building where CREAM is on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek to Cypress St. where Just e-Cigs used to be. Check out their website here.

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Metamorphosis Spa Closes in Downtown Walnut Creek

February 25, 2014 8:30 am

1631 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

The spa Metamorphosis has closed in downtown Walnut Creek at the Mercer apartment complex. There are still quite a few salons on this block and Starbucks opened a few doors down yesterday.

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Romp Through the History of Contra Costa County at Swan’s Fine Books on Mar 6th in Walnut Creek

February 24, 2014 4:30 pm

Romp Through the History of Contra Costa County:

Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
7:30pm | Free

Whether a California native, or a “transplant” such as myself, there is so much to discover about the County in which we all live. We are honored to be hosting four prominent members of the Contra Costa County Historical Society, each of whom will share with us a little about their area of focus within the county.

Each of our presenters are also published authors (see full bios below), and will have a limited selection of their books available for sale that evening.

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Edwards Luggage Getting Ready to Open in New Broadway Plaza Location

February 24, 2014 11:30 am

Back in December I noted that Edwards Luggage would be relocating from the backside of Broadway Plaza to a new Broadway Plaza spot next to Neiman Marcus and they are very close to reopening at this new location. The old location has now closed and now every store on the backside of Broadway Plaza has closed except for Banana Republic, which will open across the street in March.

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Starbucks Opens at Mercer Apartments in Walnut Creek

February 24, 2014 8:30 am

1663 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Last November I noted that Starbucks may be coming to the Mercer and they opened today in the Mercer apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek. Peeking inside I could see a long table (at the lower left in the photo below) and small circular tables further inside at left as well. I expected a coffee shop to open in the Mercer years ago so it’s good to finally see something open up over there. (Thanks to a reader comment about today’s opening.)

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Discover the Dolphin at Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek on March 6th

February 21, 2014 4:30 pm

Discover the Dolphin:

Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 6th, 2014
7:00pm – 8:30pm | $15

Local science writer and Lindsay Wildlife Musesem hospital volunteer, Pamela Turner, author of the new book The Dolphins of Shark Bay will answer the question “Why are dolphins smart?” Western Australia is the most important bottlenose dolphin study site in the world, and Pamela will bring us the story of Georgetown University professor Janet Mann and the Shark Bay Dolphin Project. The research has resulted in one stunning discovery after another. This special event is sure to inspire future scientists as well as dolphin-lovers of all ages. Ms. Turner’s book has been selected by National Science Teacher Association as an outstanding science trade book for students. This presentation is appropriate for students in Grades 6 and up. $5 Students & Teachers with ID

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Topiary of the Day

February 21, 2014 10:00 am

Spotted in the backside of Broadway Plaza slated to close for redevelopment for the next couple of years, I think this topiary is quite apt. Anyone know what animal this was?

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Car of the Day

February 20, 2014 8:30 am

Spotted on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek, this is one sweet looking red corvette.

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Banana Republic Opening Across the Street in Broadway Plaza in March

February 19, 2014 11:30 am

Back in January I noted the Banana Republic remodel had begun in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and now there is a massive sign outside announcing that it will be opening next month in March.

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