70 Moraga Way, Orinda
Turquoise Mediterranean Grill, open since 2008, has closed in Orinda on Moraga Way. According to the alcoholic beverage control notice a new restaurant called Reem’s Steaks will be opening in this location. Stay tuned…
70 Moraga Way, Orinda
Turquoise Mediterranean Grill, open since 2008, has closed in Orinda on Moraga Way. According to the alcoholic beverage control notice a new restaurant called Reem’s Steaks will be opening in this location. Stay tuned…
Check out the newish bike lane on Olympic Blvd. in Walnut Creek heading to Highway 680. The bright paint job is definitely an improvement but would you feel concerned riding between two car lanes so close?
Container Gardening and Growing in Small Places:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 7th, 2016
10:30am – 11:30am | FreePresented by UC Master Gardener Terry Lippert.
Please join us as Terry inspires you to grow your own fruits and vegetables even with limited space. Terry’s presentation will cover building and preparing raised beds, conventional to unique containers for container gardening, and espaliered fruit trees. There will be time for questions and answers after the presentation. The talk is free and open to the public. Advance registration is not required, although suggested.
Photo by Flickr user danmoyle
Thanks to local broker Brendan Moran with the Moran Group at Keller Williams Realty for the monthly real estate updates for Beyond the Creek.
Click the links below for a complete list of home and condo sales in Lamorinda (Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda) for last month, April, 2016:
Lamorinda April sales (Acrobat Reader .pdf)
Lamorinda April sales (Excel)
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Urban Plates, the Southern California-based “farm to plate” restaurant is opening mid-May according to their web site. As you can see in the photo below they are almost finished. Check out the Pleasant Hill menu here. I’m looking forward to trying this out!
Orinda Theatre Square
Visual Entree Optometry recently closed after being in Orinda Theatre Square for several years. I’ve been going here for a while so I’m sad to see them go. Anyone have any recommendations for a nearby eyewear store?
Celebrate the 100th Birthday of the National Park Service:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
7:00pm – 8:30pm | FreeNational Park Service Superintendent Tom Leatherman will officially kick off a series of NPS programs at Lamorinda Libraries with an overview of the National Park system, highlights of the centennial celebrations across the country, a brief overview of the National Parks and Historical Sites in California, and opportunities for individuals and families planning their visits for the spring and summer months. NPS brochures and materials will be available.
Enter a raffle to win a free REI Camp Dome tent! Refreshments will be served.
Danville Livery, Danville
Last December we learned that Harvest Prep Kitchen opened in the Danville Livery on Sycamore Valley Rd. and although they recently closed, Zalla Kabob House, “voted top 10 Mediterranean cuisine in SF Bay” will be opening within the next week or so for lunch and dinner.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last October we learned that Arhaus Furniture would be opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and thanks to a reader for pointing out this Craigslist job post that mentioned, “the store is expected to open on June 22nd of 2016“. The Arhaus Walnut Creek web page indicates a July opening. Since the location will be on the backside of the plaza this means this section will be reopening within the next couple of months after having been closed for over two years.
Spring Wine & Chocolate Stroll:
Hartz & Prospect Ave, Danville
Thursday, May 5th, 2016
6:00pm – 9:00pm | $35Auburn James, Glennhawk, El Sol Winery, and Campovida are a few of the wineries pouring at the Downtown Danville Spring Wine and Chocolate Stroll. Danville Chocolates, Sweet Street, and Heavenly Taste Toffee will showcase their decadent creations while area wineries pour their best vintages and music will fill the air with jazz tones and complimentary grooves.
Your $35 ticket includes a commemorative glass, wine tasting, food bites, and entertainment. The Designated Driver ticket is $15 and includes non-alcoholic beverages and food bites. Tickets sell out quickly so get yours soon!
Tickets are $35 each and can be redeemed for wine glasses at the corner of Hartz & Prospect Avenues from 5:30-7:00pm the night of the event.