999 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the steakhouse Tahoe Joe’s has closed in Pleasant Hill. Their nearest open location is Vacaville according to their website.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that the home decor and furniture shop Z Gallerie would be returning to downtown Walnut Creek early next year but according to the signage on the window vacated by Anthropologie look for a November opening. Their website notes a December opening so we’ll see….
Senator Barbara Boxer: The Art of Tough: Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
12:00 – 1:00pm | $35Senator Barbara Boxer’s memoir, The Art of Tough, shares provocative and touching recollections of her service, and cements her commitment to the fight for women, families, quality environmental protection, all in a peaceful world.
Advance tickets required. No tickets sold at the door.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The grab-and-go juice, meal and snack spot Urban Remedy opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek next to Veggie Grill. It reminded me of Pressed Juicery a block away but they emphasized to me that they use organic ingredients. While Urban Remedy doesn’t offer frozen “yogurt” like Pressed does, they do offer ready-to-go meals and snacks. I tried the “Vegan Caesar with Cumin Chickpea Croutons” and cacao chip bar and enjoyed it! Especially since you’re allowed to sit outside where the Veggie Grill tables are. I’m not sure if that’s the official policy but people at both Urban Remedy and Veggie Grill said it’s ok to sit there which is great! Check out their meals and snacks here and juices here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Anyone else notice this?
From a reader:
While riding my bike back from Safeway in downtown WC, I noticed a number of large “living areas” that had been cut out and blocked off by homeless residents on the side of the trail opposite the canal between Safeway and Trinity Center. I don’t know how much patrolling that trail gets but my assumption is that if it doesn’t get any attention, it’ll only get worse.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance:
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Saturday, October 1st – Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
8:00pm | $25 – $32The Wild West, 1890. A brilliant scholar, beaten and left for dead after stopping a racial injustice, is dumped off at the saloon of a hardened young woman. As she helps him heal and discover a new purpose in a broken land, a brillian and lethal outlaw hunts him down. A non-violent man must make the decision to either keep running… or become The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Rated PG13 for violence and some strong language.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
It’s been a bit longer than a year since Safeway closed in the Encina Grande shopping center on Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek and now Whole Foods is set to open on November 2nd according to this article in the East Bay Times. The article highlights that there will be a self-serve pizza station, coffee, beer and wine bar as well as “high-tech digital ordering kiosks that let customers order sandwiches, burritos and other items on an iPad before picking them up when done shopping”. Can’t wait to check it out!
Last week Safeway reopened across the street in the new Orchards shopping center. Thanks to a reader for pointing out the article.
Photo by Flickr user lbjlibrarynow
Considering that 85 million people watched the first presidential debate the other day, are you planning on watching them? I generally read articles about politics so it was quite interesting to watch the candidates perform as they go head to head against each other. I’m definitely going to keep watching.
1776:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, October 7th – Saturday, November 5th, 2016The most fascinating leaders in American history come to life in a musical about the birth of a nation!
A revolution is brewing in the colonies! It’s up to John Adams – the outspoken delegate from Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia – to convince a stubborn congress of British colonists to unite as American patriots, channel their freedom-loving spirit and turn the inevitable war with England into a Declaration of Independence. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determine to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
Funny, insightful and compelling Tony Award-winning Best Musical.
11000 Crow Canyon Rd, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word the photo and pointing out that a new salad spot called In the Mix has opened in Danville across from Blackhawk Plaza. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We’re dedicated to creating the freshest gourmet salads, wraps and other healthy foods with the finest ingredients plucked right from local farms. People love our creations because they are made to fit your everyday lifestyle. You can even design every salad and wrap from our menu your own way. When you come to In the Mix, you know you’re getting a good meal because every creation has been designed with a purpose.