Spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. heading towards downtown Walnut Creek, I reckon this sign is from the 1970s, does anyone know? A real classic.
Spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. heading towards downtown Walnut Creek, I reckon this sign is from the 1970s, does anyone know? A real classic.
I was at the Walnut Creek Target over the weekend when I noticed a Neiman Marcus sign promoting some high end designers like Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu and Diane von Furstenberg. In the photo above you can see a yoga mat and jewelry box by Diane von Furstenberg. You can see the complete 52 item gift collection here. If you’d like a chance to win all 52 items you have until Dec. 10th to enter your email here.
I’m curious why an ultra high-end retailer like Neiman Marcus would agree to this. Would they agree to do a promotion in Kmart or Walmart? Or is Target considered the coolest of the big discount retail stores? Is this to get name recognition to bring more people to Neiman Marcus, or is this to increase revenue from Target paying Neiman Marcus for use of their name? Or a combination of things? I wonder.
It looks like these gifts could be sold out soon so drop by Target if you’re thinking of picking something up!
From the Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Wednesday December 19, 2012
AND
Monday December 31, 2012
New Year’s Evereservation times are
5:30, 6:00, 8:00, 8:30
family style seating & service
Menu
Calamari Antipasti
salami, olives, pickled vegetables, balsamic syrupWarm Acme Levain
Iceberg & Local Albacore Confit Salad
roasted red pepper, lemon-oregano dressing
Local Dungeness Crab
chilled, regatta fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce, and lemon aioliTriple TCHO Chocolate Brownie
warm peanut butter-caramel sauce vanilla bean ice creamroasted salted peanuts
$55.00 dollars per person
tax and gratuity not included
Nordstrom Cafe is located on the third floor of Nordstrom next to the Children’s section in Walnut Creek. You can check their menu out here. It’s been a while since I’ve been but when I did go I used to get the California Panini or Blue Cheese & Pear Salad. Any new recommended dishes to check out? As you can see by the menu it’s not as pricey or fancy as the Neiman Marcus Cafe.
From the Walnut Creek Nordstrom website:
Our contemporary food marketplace is perfect for a casual meal, offering wonderful menu selections to satisfy a discerning palate. Beer and wine are available.
The site of the Contra Costa Democratic Headquarters, formerly the Master Diamond jewelry store is available for lease again on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek.
The eyebrow threading store i bar 2, mentioned back in January comparing it to the cafe e bar a few steps away in Broadway Plaza has been closed for a while now. In its place is the NorCal Weight Loss Center which is sporting a fairly new sign.
Back in June I noted the opening of SOFA a la carte in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. and they are now closed. A sign in the window notes that “custom work still available w/ SOFA U LOVE in SF.”
The iconic store Ming Quong is located right next door, and although they renewed their lease in June, I wonder what’s going to happen if another store or restaurant wants to expand, could be tough for Ming Quong.
From the City of Walnut Creek webpage:
Learn how to compost from certified Master Gardeners at a free 90-workshop sponsored by the Contra Costa County Solid Waste Authority from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Heather Farm Community Center, 301 N. San Carlos Dr. The workshop will cover basic backyard composting, composting with worms, mulching and other topics. Reservations are required. 925-906-1801 ext. 306 orwww.wastediversion.org
