Beyond the Creek

Stella’s Ristorante Opens in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville

May 12, 2017 11:30 am

Blackhawk Plaza, Danville

Earlier this year Ferrari’s Cucina Italiana closed in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville, replaced by another Italian restaurant, Stella’s Ristorante. Check out their menus here.

From their website:

Stella’s Ristorante specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine made with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Our casual setting blends a young, contemporary feel with classic charm and tradition. The flavors in our dishes will delight even the most discerning palate… from our delicious fresh seafood to our flame-grilled steaks to our authentic Italian pasta.

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Friday Question of the Day – Is Brick & Mortar Retail Broken?

May 12, 2017 8:30 am

When I saw this broken SEARS sign at the Sunvalley shopping center recently I couldn’t help but think of this as a perfect representation of the hardships brick and mortar stores face as they compete with online stores. Is it too late for stores like SEARS and Macy’s to recover? If you were made CEO of these stores what would you do differently to make them become successful again?

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Free Movie – Bonnie and Clyde Playing at Orinda Theatre on May 11th

May 11, 2017 4:30 pm

Free Movie – Bonnie and Clyde:

Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, May 11th, 2017
7:00 PM | Free

The FREE movie at the Orinda tonight is Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

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home/made kitchen Closes for “Possible Renovations” in Moraga

May 11, 2017 11:30 am

337 Rheem Blvd, Moraga

Thanks to a reader for sending word that home/made kitchen has closed in Moraga for “possible renovations, reorganization”. Just last month we posted how they were open but now there is a sign in the windows with the following:

To our friends and supporters-

hmk is closed for possible renovations, reorganization, and, we hope, a re-vitalized future.

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Club Champion Opens in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville

May 11, 2017 8:30 am

Blackhawk Plaza, Danville

The golf club fitter, builder, and retailer Club Champion has opened a new location in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville where Patrick James used to be. Check out their grand opening special here for 50% off a full bag fitting or 33% off all other fittings, good until June 30th. If you read the fine print it does indicate that it expires 6/30/16 so check ahead.

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Maker Faire in San Mateo May19th – 21st

May 10, 2017 4:30 pm

Maker Faire:

San Mateo Event Center
1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo
Friday, May 19th – Sunday, May 21st, 2017

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people of all ages and backgrounds gather together to show what they are making, and share what they are learning.

And don’t forget—we have the Dark Room for projects that light up; the Edible Marketplace and the new Future Food Institute; an entire Hands-On area; Learn to Solder; Lock Picking 101; Maker to Market; electronics galore; and so much more!

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Bebe Closing in Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord

May 10, 2017 11:30 am

Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord

Last week we learned that the clothing store Kit and Ace would be closing their physical stores in the US to focus online and now another clothing store, Bebe, is doing the same. As you can see in the above photo, Bebe is closing their Sunvalley shopping center location in Concord. According to this LA Times article, Bebe is closing their stores to focus on online sales as well.

It’s hard to be a brick and mortar store in the online world we live in these days. How can you compete when there is greater selection and cheaper prices online? On the other hand, it’s great to be able to try on clothing before buying. I know some people buy different sizes, colors and styles to find the right one and return the rest but I never felt comfortable doing that. What do you think?

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310 Eatery Coming Back to Downtown Walnut Creek

May 10, 2017 8:30 am

1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek

The LA street food style restaurant 310 Eatery is back. They’re B~A~C~K, with a possibly record-breaking third relocation within downtown Walnut Creek. They first opened over 3 years ago where Ramen Hiroshi is now on Bonanza St, later relocating to Redux Lounge on Locust St. followed by a popup relocation inside Library on Main on N. Main St. Now they are set to return to where Redux Lounge used to be, only without Redux Lounge this time around.

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Where in Walnut Creek? Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Walnut Creek on May 13th

May 9, 2017 4:30 pm

Where in Walnut Creek? Scavenger Hunt:

Walnut Creek Cross Fit
1628 Cypress, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 13th, 2017
9:00am | $40 ($25 under 13)

Run, run, run, run…. Where is the third clue!? Do you guys know? How do we find the clue for the bonus point? Are there BEARS in downtown Walnut Creek? It’s the Fifth Annual Where in Walnut Creek 5k Run/Scavenger Hunt!

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Broderick Walnut Creek Outdoor Patio to Open by Summer

May 9, 2017 11:30 am

1548 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

Sacramento-based restaurant Broderick opened about one year ago where the diner Hubcaps used to be and their outdoor patio should be open by summer. Check out their menu here.

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