
39 Orinda Way, Orinda
Christian Ehrhorn Gallery opened recently in the newly remodeled building in Orinda on Orinda Way. They are open Wednesday through Saturday.


39 Orinda Way, Orinda
Christian Ehrhorn Gallery opened recently in the newly remodeled building in Orinda on Orinda Way. They are open Wednesday through Saturday.


1610 Locust St. Walnut Creek
Travel Adventures Unlimited relocated from their Locust St. spot in downtown Walnut Creek to nearby Oakland Blvd, also in Walnut Creek. Check out their website here.


2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new oven and grill Mediterranean restaurant called Manakish is opening soon in Walnut Creek at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. where Bee & Tea used to be. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.


1386 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Berkeley-based Shoes on Solano, a footwear and accessories shop, opened this past weekend in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From a PR:
In addition to renowned brands, such as Dansko, Birkenstock, Springstep, Teva and more, Shoes On Solano also designs and offers their own proprietary brand, Sole Terra.
In addition to their impressive footwear offerings, Shoes On Solano offers accessories, such as Smartwool Socks, Hue Socks and hosiery, Stance Socks and fun socks and gifts from Blue Q and colorful small leather goods from International Leathers. Sole Terra leather handbags, made in Italy exclusively for Shoes On Solano are also offered in all locations, as well as travel handbags from Baggallini.

1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
It looks like a fur retailer pop-up called Maximilian is opening soon in downtown Walnut Creek where Z Gallerie used to be. Note that this is NOT the Italian clothing retailer with the same name. Check out their catalog here.
From their website:
Maximilian Furs was first established in 1922 by the brother and sister team of Maximilian Apfelbaum and Anna Maximilian Potok in Warsaw, Poland. The incomparable team were third generation furriers with a determination and style that revolutionized the fur industry. The fur techniques used by Maximilian Furs created garments of the highest quality and exquisite design, the fur fashion they created were grander than any of their clientele could have imagined.
Calvary Armenian Congregational Church
725 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Saturday, November 9th, 2019
12:00 – 8:00pm | FreeJoin us for Calvary Armenian Congregational Church’s 38th annual Armenian Food Festival! Come and enjoy a day full of authentic, fresh Armenian food and pastries, traditional Armenian music and dance, fun crafts and games, and a raffle!
Whether you’re Armenian or not, young or old, carnivore or vegan there will be something for you to enjoy here! Don’t miss out on a great time with friends, family, and the community at large.

I believe this is a 1970’s De Tomaso Pantera, a mid-engine sports car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer De Tomaso from 1971 to 1993. Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek.

1532 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
After 19 years on Bonanza St. in downtown Walnut Creek, Absolute Salon (previously Violet’s Haircuts), recently relocated around the corner in downtown Walnut Creek to the alleyway between Silk Road and Supercuts on N. Main St. Check out their services here.

1440 N. Main St, Suite B, Walnut Creek

1550 Canyon Rd, Moraga
In August we learned that Outdoor Supply Hardware would be coming to the same spot where Orchard Supply Hardware was located in Moraga and they have now opened. Inside looks quite similar to the old store with minor changes here and there. Check out their website here.
