Magnolia Square, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Sakiya Sushi recently opened where Poke Roll used to be in the Magnolia Square shopping center in San Ramon.
Magnolia Square, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Sakiya Sushi recently opened where Poke Roll used to be in the Magnolia Square shopping center in San Ramon.
Orinda Theatre Square
Earlier this summer we learned that a new baby food subscription service called Square Baby would be opening a retail shop in Orinda Theatre Square and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here and find out more about their story and founder’s background here. Currently their baby food is made locally in Oakland at a commercial kitchen.
More photos after the jump…
Photo by Flickr user tom_hall_nz
Movies Under the Stars – Lion King:
Tice Valley Park
2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, September 7th, 2018
7:30pm (music @ 6:00pm) | FreeCelebrate the glory of The Lion King as this magnificent coming-of-age masterpiece takes its rightful place as the reigning star of the acclaimed Walt Disney Signature Collection! With humor and heart, breathtaking animation, soul-stirring Academy Award®–winning music*, this much-beloved story transports you to the Pride Lands and inspires generations of fans to find their places in the “Circle Of Life”. Please do not bring pets.
The Veranda, Concord
Just in time for the end of a hot summer the ice cream on a stick shop Popbar recently opened at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu here. In addition to pops they also offer a unique gelatoShake “served in a milk-jug style cup with a chocolate dipped waffle cone overflowing with whipped cream”. Check it out here.
155 Railroad Ave, Danville
Handworks of Danville closed last month in Danville and Oregon-based cycling studio StarCycle will be opening their first Bay Area franchise studio in this location. Note that they will offer childcare. Find out more about the classes and founders here.
From their website:
StarCycle is a unique indoor cycling experience utilizing music and choreography. Each StarCycle class is a candlelit 45-minute, full-body energetic, inspirational and balanced cardio ride. No experience is required, and all are welcome. Our instructors will guide you on a fun, sustainable, low-impact, high-energy fitness experience that offers major results for both body and mind. We are excited to ride with you!
County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park
1199 9th Ave, San Francisco
Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
11:00am – 5:00pm | FreeThere will be over 200 exhibitors from the Bay Area and beyond. Support artists, writers and creators! Support marginalized voices!
Koolfi Creamery & Cakes Made By M.E. will have stations setup in the Courtyard. Koolfi Creamery will be selling ice cream, and Cakes Made By M.E. will sell coffee and snacks.
251 Hartz Ave, Danville
Cool Tea Bar, which opened last summer in Danville, has been renamed Koala Tea Cafe. In addition to boba drinks they now offer sweet and savory crepes, ice cream, coffee, slushies and smoothies. I had a simple root beer float for $3.50 which was well worth it on a hot summer day!
Photo by Flickr user Alexander Lemke
As I browse cute pet photos on reddit sometimes I feel like I should get a pet dog or cat but the time and financial commitment is not insignificant. I know my kids would love one but for now a fish will have to do. Which animal do you think makes the best pet?
Leadership in Sustainability Awards:
Pleasant Hill Community Center
320 Civic Dr, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, September 20th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $60Join us for a wonderful night of inspiration and celebration!
The event at the beautiful Pleasant Hill Community Center will begin with a reception where guests will enjoy food, wine and beer from our local, sustainable Partners, such as Sunrise Bistro, Mt. Diablo HS Hospitality Academy, Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, Captain and Viano Vineyards, as well as live music and a silent auction featuring local goods and services. Cocktail attire.
The reception is followed by dessert and the presentation of awards.
Sustainable Contra Costa will present the Leadership in Sustainability Awards at the 10th Annual Awards Gala on September 20th. This fun and inspiring event supports and celebrates local individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and commitment to a healthy environment, economy, and society – so that Contra Costa remains a wonderful place for generations to come.
150 Hartz Avenue, Danville
The Chinese restaurant Wonderland closed earlier this month and Nanking Bistro has now reopened in its place on Hartz Ave. in Danville next to Fosters Freeze. Check out their menu here. I wonder how their house wings compares to my favorite at San Tung on Irving St. in San Francisco?
