2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Forever Yogurt + Bee & Tea, which we learned would be opening this summer is now open at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. in Walnut Creek. Check out Forever Yogurt’s flavors here. You can order from Bea & Tea online here. Has anyone tried a bao bun here? How is it? I see they also carry acai bowls, nice!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The Swedish clothing company H&M is maintaining their Broadway presence in downtown Walnut Creek and will be reopening in Broadway Plaza this Thursday, December 15th according to their store web page. As you can see in the photo below, their old Broadway Pointe location a block away is now closed.
Old Broadway Pointe location:
Pint Night with Russian River Brewing:
Pete’s Brass Rail & Car Wash
201 Hartz Ave, Danville
Tuesday, December 13th, 2016
5:00pm
Danville Hotel Town Center
Pressed Juicery which opened last year in downtown Walnut Creek will also be opening in the new Danville Hotel Town Center on Railroad Ave. Check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The wait is almost over as the Spanish clothing store ZARA is planning to open very soon in downtown Walnut Creek in Broadway Plaza next to Banana Republic, possibly as early as this Friday. Stay tuned and check out their website here. This location is where the Macy’s Men’s store used to be before it was demolished during the spring.
A lot of sold-out days, get your tickets fast…
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Thursday, December 8th – Sunday, December 18th, 2016Brimming with music and dance, love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it’s no wonder the critics have called it “THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area.” Join the thousands who make this theatrical event a part of their annual holiday traditions.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Jack’s Urban Eats (no relation to Jack’s in Pleasant Hill) is opening their first East Bay location in the Orchards shopping center where Safeway relocated to early next year according to a sign in the window. Check out their menu here and their Walnut Creek Facebook page here.
From their website:
Jacks is an urban cafeteria, serving award winning, farm fresh affordable meals in a hip and laidback atmosphere. The friendly and talented staff has been hand crafting salads, sandwiches, and plates since 1998 and is proudly recognized as an innovator of California’s farm-to-table movement.
Seasonal vegetables and fruits are paired with house-made dressings to create incredibly satisfying salads that have a cult-like following. Certified Angus Beef and fresh poultry are used to create inventive made-to-order sandwiches. Our signature carved meats and comfort food side plates pay homage to the traditional home cooked meal. Artisan breads are sourced locally and delivered daily from the finest bakeries using all-natural ingredients.
Photo by Flickr user wka
As it gets colder and wetter out I imagine the ski conditions are getting better around here. Ever since I had a bad accident skiing in Japan years ago I haven’t gone skiing again but I’m thinking about going up to Tahoe so my kids can try out skiing. Do you ski? Where are the best places to ski around here?
Raffi Minasian: Autonomous Vehicles:
Blackhawk Automotive Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
Saturday, December 10th, 2016
10:30am – 12:00pmAutonomous vehicles are here. Companies are already using them to deliver products and navigate harsh terrain. Driverless vehicles have covered more than a million miles in recent years and this number is expected to grow exponentially over the course of the next decade. How will this bold new technology, effect our sense of adventure, our “drive” for the future, our perspective on the open road? Join Raffi Minasian as he discusses how future technology will be driving our automotive experiences.
An award winning artist and published illustrator, Raffi Minasian has taught illustration and design at several noted universities. In 2003 he returned to his roots as a “hands on” designer working on freelance projects. Today, in addition to his ongoing product design work, Raffi manufactures specialty parts for the classic and muscle car aftermarket as well as custom parts for hot rods and customs.
There will be a Q&A session at the conclusion of the event. Speaker Series events are free with admission to the Museums.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
A new bakery called La Chataigne has opened in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Cake used to be. According to Diablo Dish they plan on expanding “the menu to include both modern and traditional pastries.” The French style pastries will continue to be sold at the Martinez farmers market. I tried the morning bun you see below and the orange zest made this a real stand-out. One of the best morning buns I have ever eaten! I look forward to trying other pastries at this bakery. Yum!
