1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that the home decor and furniture shop Z Gallerie would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Anthropologie used to be and they have now opened just in time for the holidays. Check out their website here. Thanks to Z Gallerie for providing the top two photos.
U Peel’em Low Country Prawn Boil:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
6:00pm | $65Give Thanks Cocktail
Trio of Appetizers
Pimento Cheese
wcyc seeded crackers, watercress
Baked Oysters WCYC
garlic, bacon, worchesthire sauce
parsley, cracker crumbs
Dungeness Crab Sourdough “Rarebit”
sierra jack cheese, scallions, mustard
Robert Becker with Digital Frontier
1250 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Last week we learned about a new food hall planned for downtown Walnut Creek across from the Century Movie Theater called The Foundry, and now that the planning commission meeting is over check out the renderings of what it’s going to look like. In addition to multiple buildings featuring close to 10,000 square feet of dining space, there will be a patio in back as well as a rooftop dining area. You can even spot a koi pond in back which makes sense considering the developer is responsible for the secret koi pond behind Va de Vi around the corner.
With condo developments sprouting left and right in downtown Walnut Creek I’m glad the developer chose to put a food hall instead and look forward to seeing what kinds of cuisine will be available.
Robert Becker with Digital Frontier
Robert Becker with Digital Frontier
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
It’s game over for Golfsmith in Pleasant Hill as they are set to close mid-December. 58 other Golfsmiths are closing around the country since DICK’S Sporting Goods bought them earlier this month. They relocated from Walnut Creek several years ago. Currently the entire store is 20 – 40% off. Thanks to a reader for sending word.
photo by Stacy Ventura
Thanksgiving at Corners Tavern:
Corners Tavern
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thursday, November 24th, 2016
1:00pm – 7:00pm***View Thanskgiving menu here.***
Thanksgiving is just around the corner – have you made your reservations for a cozy meal with friends and family at Corners Tavern? Let us take care of all the details while you relax and indulge in Executive Chef Adam Carpenter’s delicious seasonal creations, crafted especially for this occasion.
Start out with the Sweet Potato Poutine, stacked with sweet potato fries and maple bourbon gravy topped with toasted marshmallows. Then try the Willie Bird Turkey Two Ways – our take on the holiday favorite complete with sage-roasted turkey breast and confit leg hash, giblet gravy, blue cheese, leek stuffing, maple glazed baby carrots and family style mashed potatoes with chives. Round off your Thanksgiving feast with our irresistible Mini Pumpkin Pie with sweet cream and spiced pumpkin seeds.
Spots are filling up quickly, so hurry to make your reservations today, either online or by calling 925.948.8711.
1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Sauced BBQ & Spirits is opening today in downtown Walnut Creek where Pyramid Alehouse used to be. According to their Facebook page they will open at 4pm today. Check out their Walnut Creek menu here.
And the winner of the window display caption contest is…
“I’ve run the numbers, Shannon, and we still can’t afford it.”
Congratulations, email me if you’d like a t-shirt.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of months ago we learned that the Texas-based jewelry store Kendra Scott would be opening in Broadway Plaza and they have now opened. Check out their website here.
Photo by Michael Sawi
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison St, Berkeley
Saturday, November 19th, 2016
8:00pm | $25 ($27 door)Rachel Efron opens.
If a supreme being who equally represents man and woman truly does exist, that voice of God must sound like Mary Fahl,” says the Huffington Post. “Full, deep, dark, mysterious, but one rich, resilient, resounding and capable enough to handle classical rock, folk, pop and Luciano Pavarotti.”
Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thanks to a reader for sending a photo showing that Table 24 has closed in Orinda Theatre Square. According to the Table 24 Facebook page it closed earlier this month and will reopen as Wild Magnolia with Dianna Davis-Condon of Dianna Condon Cuisine and feature, “seasonal, sustainable, small plates”. Diablo Dish reports that they will open by Thanksgiving.