This Ford was spotted in downtown Walnut Creek. Is this from the 1950’s? Or 40’s?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The jewelry store Kendra Scott is is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their website here.
From their Facebook page:
Designer, CEO and philanthropist, Kendra Scott started her company in 2002, with only $500 and just three months after her first son was born. Going door to door at boutiques armed with only a tea box full of her jewelry, Kendra wowed potential customers with her infectious personality and unique eye for design.
The foundation of Kendra’s success has been her innate ability to utilize natural stones and custom designed shapes, which has brought her from a small start-up to a multi-million dollar business loved globally. Kendra has created collections of timeless pieces that have won over loyal fans, media and celebrities alike.
Today, the company continues to design and operate out of Austin, TX with a focus on Family, Fashion & Philanthropy. In the past 12 months, the company donated $1M and 50,000 pieces of jewelry while working with over 1,000 local and national organizations.
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, September 9th, 2016
8:00 PM | $15 – $20 suggestedAll the way from New York City, Garrin Benfield is coming to assemble and disassemble whole bands right before your very ears.
Are you not hip to looping yet? Click [HERE] for just a wee sample of what it’s all about. Looping allows the player to compose and play not only guitar lines, but bass, drums and – in Garrin’s case – controlled feedback for hour, vocal and keyboard effect, all in real-time. It’s really quite astonishing, especially in the hands (and feet) of this master and pioneer of the form.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The wait is almost over as health-focused True Food Kitchen will be opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek on October 18th. Previously there was an indication they would be opening in the summer but October is close enough! For those interested in working at True Food check out the in-person interview times after the jump. Check out their website here, where their menu will be posted eventually.
From a press release:
True Food Kitchen, famed restaurant brand from Fox Restaurant Concepts founder Sam Fox and renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil, will celebrate its Northern California debut with the opening of two new restaurants in the Bay Area this Fall. The brand’s Palo Alto location is set to open at the Stanford Shopping Center on October 4 followed by the Walnut Creek opening at Broadway Plaza on October 18.
Rooted in a simple set of principles known as the anti-inflammatory diet, True Food Kitchen merges nutrient-rich ingredients with a flavor-forward menu to help people achieve and maintain optimum health, without sacrificing taste. True Food Kitchen emphasizes high-quality, seasonal ingredients with simple preparations to let the freshness and flavor of the food speak for itself. The innovative menu caters to nearly every food preference, offering a wide selection of gluten-free, naturally organic, vegetarian, and vegan options.
California continues to be a focus of growth for True Food Kitchen. Palo Alto and Walnut Creek mark the 14 and 15 new store openings, respectively, following the September 2016 opening of True Food Kitchen in Pasadena, the brand’s fifth Southern California restaurant.
Notable mentions from the Fall menu include:
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Cocola Bakery, which we learned last month would be opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek has now opened, right next to Macy’s (and next to where True Food Kitchen will be). Check out their menu here.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
In June we learned that DC-based skincare company Bluemercury would be opening where Pendleton used to be in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and their signage is now up with an expected “Fall, 2016” opening. Check out their website here.
Photo by Michael Sawi
Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison St, Berkeley
Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
8:00pm | $17 ($19 door)How many bandleaders does it take to rock the Freight? In the case of Skip the Needle, the answer is four. The band features four outstanding performers who lead other local bands: Kofy Brown of the Kofy Brown band, Shelley Doty of the Shelley Doty X-tet, Katie Colpitts of Dolorata and Year of the Fist, and Vicki Randle, who currently backs Mavis Staples and has headlined many wonderful shows at the Freight. Skip the Needle plays a fiery brew of rock, soul, and funk, with blistering guitar work, an irresistible beat, and glorious vocal harmonies. Their musical muses are Sly Stone and Chaka Khan, Chrissie Hynde, and Jimi Hendrix.
Photo via Hudson Daniel
A local Walnut Creek food-tech startup called Hudson Daniel is doing a Kickstarter, check them out here. According to the Kickstarter they are planning on offering various services including a monthly subscription option featuring, “FULL-SIZE gourmet food items AND kitchen & home accessories”. It will also be possible to purchase artisan food and beverage items online as well as “book tastings, tours and culinary expeditions”. Check out their website here. Sounds great, I look forward to checking out their online marketplace when it’s available.
From Hudson Daniel:
Our team is building the ultimate culinary platform and marketplace where consumers can shop specialty food & beverage, gifts, kitchen and home accessories; attend events, search destinations, book adventures, discover recipes and more. The platform is unique because it allows vendors to connect with consumers without spending a significant amount of money on store and distribution fees. We give them access to online tools and resources that help them succeed, while allowing them to focus on producing remarkable products and educating consumers on the craft that goes into everything they do.
In addition, upon our official launch – we will donate a percentage of all sales to assist those in need through our charitable foundation. We are committed to supporting local makers, while making a global commitment to help those in need.
Recently we learned that Mona’s Burgers and Original Mels Diner would be opening in Concord, the Mr. Green Bubble signage is up in Walnut Creek, Pizza Antica signage is up in Danville and more. Which restaurant or cafe are you most looking to open this year?
