1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Over the summer we learned that Napa-based Bounty Hunter Rare Wines & Spirits & Smokin’ BBQ would be opening a restaurant and shop called Bounty Hunter Food.Wine.Spirits. and the “opening 2018” signage is up. Note that previously the expected opening date was “March, 2018” so hopefully it’ll open the first half of 2018. Check out their Napa menu here and their wine shop selections here.
I was standing in line at Lunardi’s in Danville when I spotted this Pickle Juice sign out of the corner of my eye. I thought it was a gag at first and then I noticed it was empty. Who knew pickle juice was so popular in Danville? The cashier mentioned people buying this to relieve muscle cramps, as the sign says. Is this really a thing? Not just pickle juice, but extra strength pickle juice!?
Hacienda de las Flores
2100 Donald Dr, Moraga
Friday, December 1st – Sunday, December 3rd, 2017One-of-a-kind handmade gifts and food from over 45 local artisans. Lots of parking and great prices. Bring your friends! Many new artisans and items!
1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Bourbon Highway, a restaurant and bar featuring Southern comfort food and country music is soft opening today from 4pm – 11pm today. Check out their menu here. In addition to standard country fare such as chicken and waffle sandwiches and baby back ribs they also offer other options such as kale salads and mahi mahi tacos. Complimenting these dishes will be artisanal signature drinks, wine, and craft beer. Live entertainment including top country hits and streaming music will be provided by DJ/remixer/producer Dee Jay Silver.
145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Earlier this month we learned that Lemon, a new popup shop featuring gifts, baby and home goods would be opening where Edge Boutique used to be in Danville and they are now open through December 31st. Check out their Instagram page here.
From an email:
Lemon is the ultimate gift shop! With items for baby, toddler, women, home and seasonal. Many items are local handmade making each piece even more special. Lemon is own and ran by a local wife and mother of 3, Sara Weymouth. They even have gift wrapping to make all the holiday shopping easy.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Matt Stone “Author / Photographer / Automotive Journalist”:
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
10:30am – 12:30pmWe are pleased to welcome back to the Blackhawk Museums, author Matt Stone to talk about his two new books; Isky, The Ed Iskenderian Story & McQueen’s Motorcycles: Racing and Riding with the King of Cool.
Matt Stone is an automotive freelance journalist, author, broadcaster, Automotive Event Emcee, book author, and former Editor, Motor Trend Classic magazine. He has been a full time professional AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALIST / photographer since 1990 and has authored and photographed more than a dozen automotive book titles with more in process, and has been published in dozens of magazines worldwide.
Matt enjoys anything with four wheels, though demonstrates a particular passion for sports, performance, and sports racing cars. He’s a Chief Class Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, a judge at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, and officiates and emcees at other first tier shows and events. He serves his profession as a past Officer and Board of Director member, and past-President of the Motor Press Guild (MPG) trade association.
432 Hartz Ave, Danville
Zealot Cycleworks, formerly CyTECHS Bike Service Specialists, reopened in a new spot above Forward Motion Sports on Hartz Ave in Danville. In addition to bike fitting and other services they feature bicycles from Evil Bike Company and Factor Bikes. Interestingly, as can be seen on their door they also offer beer and alcohol service in their lounge area! How cool is that?! Check out their bike services here and fit studio services here.
From their website:
Tai Williams is the proprietor of Zealot Cycleworks. He’s an engineer and former executive of medical start-ups who chose to pursue his passion for bicycles and fanaticism with mechanical precision.
The company began in 2016 as CyTECHS, a mobile bike service business that offered precision bike maintenance and specialized services that included custom wheel builds and application of InvisiFrame’s bicycle frame protection kits (the only authorized fitter in the United States).
3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A few years ago we learned about a new Chase banking center coming to the empty lot across from Diablo Foods in Lafayette and as you can see progress is being made. I like how large those windows are, will get plenty of light!
Textile Makerspace! Sew a Holiday Gift Bag:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thursday, December 7th, 2017
5:00 – 7:45pm | Free (registration required)We are continuing our popular Textile Makerspace series with specific projects that will help you learn new skills as well as build upon skills you already have. This month’s project is learn how to sew a Holiday Gift Bag. This workshop is meant for adventurous beginners that have sewn a few projects and are comfortable using a sewing machine. Supplies will be provided.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Get ready for another poke restaurant coming to Walnut Creek. According to the latest leasing information a restaurant called Poke Bar is planning to open where Inge’s Footwear used to be. Is this where the frozen yogurt place Red Mango used to be several years ago? Although it’s not clear exactly which Poke Bar will be opening, check out this menu from a Poke Bar which offer franchises. Stay tuned…
