The Veranda, Concord
What would a shopping mall be in 2018 without a poke restaurant? Thankfully we won’t have to find out as Poke Origin is opening soon in the Veranda shopping center in Concord.
The Veranda, Concord
What would a shopping mall be in 2018 without a poke restaurant? Thankfully we won’t have to find out as Poke Origin is opening soon in the Veranda shopping center in Concord.
Photo by Flickr user jacme31
Considering today is Friday the 13th, I’ve been thinking about superstitions and how I used to avoid black cats crossing a road. What superstitions do you believe in?
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 21st, 2018
10:00 – 11:00am | $15 (free for members)We will explore the gentler side of some of the most misunderstood animals in the wild. Meet an alligator, tarantula, monitor lizard, and others! Learn the significant and important roles these animals play in the diversity of nature. Bust myths about these toothy creatures, and gain a new appreciation for “creepy” creatures!
Park & Shop, Concord
Casa del Alfajor Rico Pan Bakery opened recently in the Park & Shop shopping center in Concord where Bonjour Bakery & Cafe used to be. I liked how they reused the Bakery & Cafe signage. Has anyone had a chance to try the alfajors? How do they compare to Sabores del Sur in Walnut Creek?
1387 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that personal training and boxing gym The Star Method gym would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Find out more about the trainers here and check out class rates here. They still have grand opening special pricing available and their grand opening party is this Friday, July 13th. More details on the Facebook event page here.
1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending photos showing a new Vietnamese restaurant called Mangosteen set to open where Kanishka’s used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. They will serve pho and other Vietnamese flavors, planning to open this month! 🍜 Stay tuned…
120 West Linda Mesa, Danville
Gingerlily, a new home decor and gift shop that also offers chalk paint and macrame workshops has opened at the restored Austin Root house in Danville. Previously they were partly located in The Bloom Space which closed a few months ago. Check for updates on the Instagram page here.
More photos after the jump…
Photo by Flickr user tom_hall_nz
Movies Under the Stars – Coco Playing:
Tice Valley Park
2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, July 13th, 2018
8:30pm (music @ 7:00pm) | FreeA boy journeys into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors and lift a curse. Please do not bring pets.
1631 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
The Brazilian steakhouse Brasas Do Brazil Churrascaria has opened where Mimi’s Cafe used to be on Willow Pass Rd. in Concord near the Park & Shop shopping center. Initially they’ll be open for lunch and later in the week they’re planning to open for dinner as well. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. The inside is very spacious to make room for the meat carts that pass by. I’ve never been to a Brazilian steakhouse before but on the tables next to each place setting are two cards; a green “Yes, Please” one and one in red, “no, thank you”. That way the person manning the cart will know whether to carve and serve you the meat dish. There is also a big self-serve salad bar in the middle and in the back is a separate space that can be reserved for parties etc. I look forward to trying this place out!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
