190 Hartz Ave, Danville
The bakery cafe A Sweet Affair has closed in Danville on Hartz Ave. however their Walnut Creek locations remain open.
190 Hartz Ave, Danville
The bakery cafe A Sweet Affair has closed in Danville on Hartz Ave. however their Walnut Creek locations remain open.
3450 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The play/class center for children Gymboree Music & Play has relocated to the Merrill Gardens senior living apartment development on Mt. Diablo Blvd, a few blocks away from their previous location across from Whole Foods. Check out their Facebook page here.
Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, August 27th, 2016Join us for a special Sci-F Day entitled “Gorilla Fest” hosted by Lord Blood Rah. Come see some of the greatest gorilla movies ever made on the big screen, including King Kong (1933), Mighty Joe Young (1949), Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952 and Konga (1961). Speical Guest will be Hollywood Legend and Oscar Nominee, Terry Moore! Ms. Moore will be attendance and inducted into the Classic Film Hall of Fame. Plus dealer tables selling Hollywood collectibles and toys!
Danville Hotel, Danville
Last year we learned that Sonoma-based Basque Boulangerie Cafe would be opening a new location in the historic Danville Hotel on Hartz Ave. and they have now opened. According to an employee the baked goods are delivered from their Sonoma location every morning. I tried the blueberry cake and it was delicious. The inside looks great and is very comfy to hang out while enjoying the food. Check out their pastry menu here and their website with their other menus here.
A reader writes:
Someone stopped by my building taking photos of the pool, said they were an insurance inspector but my landlord says it’s not possible. Handed me a plastic encased card that had a printout in it saying something about es inspections. Was driving a black sedan, maybe toyota. Super clean cut with a bright white shirt on.
Could this be some kind of scam or is it legit?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The resort and swimwear shop Everything but Water has now opened in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek on the main plaza street where L’Occitane en Provence used to be. Just in time for the end of summer. Check out their website here.
French Movie Night: Julia and Julia:
Le Petit Cochon Cafe
1801 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
Saturday, August 20th, 2016
7:00pmWe’re celebrating Julia Child’s birthday week!!
Join us for a screening of Julie & Julia, August 20 at 7pm! Free popcorn, special menu, and $4 wine/beer!
1960 Concord Ave, Concord
Yanni’s Taverna closed last month in Danville but they have reopened with an additional focus on burgers in Concord where The Pig & the Pickle used to be. Check out their menu here and thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
Yesterday we learned about the rise of pickpockets in downtown Walnut Creek as more and more people dine and shop in downtown Walnut Creek now that the newly remodeled Broadway Plaza has reopened. That got me wondering, have you ever been pickpocketed? If so, what city did it happen in and did you report it to police? When I walk around in shorts or slacks it seems like it would be quite easy for someone to slip their hand in to grab my wallet. It hasn’t happened to me so far so maybe I’m lucky or it’s not that much of a common occurrence.
Sneak Peek: Eugene O’Neill Festival:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
7:00 – 8:00pm | FreeExplore a (R)evolution in American Drama with Eric Hayes (Artistic Director for the Eugene O’Neill Foundation)in this behind-the-scenes look at productions from the upcoming festival, including O’Neill’s “The Emperor Jones,” Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” and Adrienne Pender’s “N.” Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with birthday cake!