Photo by Flickr user danmoyle
Thanks to local broker Brendan Moran with the Moran Real Estate Group 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 for last month, February, 2016:
Lamorinda February sales (Acrobat Reader .pdf)
Lamorinda February sales (Excel)
Those of you who may remember the Soup Nazi episode on Seinfeld may not realize that it was based on a real soup vendor who ran a soup take out spot called Soup Kitchen International. At the time the episode came out I was living in New York so of course I had to check it out. Unbelievably, they ran out of bread right after I got my order which I thought was hilarious. Anyway, the soup turned out to be unbelievably delicious and I haven’t had another bowl of soup that stands up to it, until now.
Last evening as I walking to a 3D printing class at the Walnut Creek library I passed by Main St. Kitchen and noticed a worker eating a bowl of soup outside before it got busy. It looked good so I ended up dropping in and ordering the same soup. It turned out to be fennel sausage soup and it was the most delicious soup I’ve had in ages. I couldn’t believe my luck and not only was it insanely good, it filled me up nicely. And at $7.50 for the bowl, this is possibly the best dining deal in all of Walnut Creek. Since this really is their soup of the day, you’ll have to drop by soon to order it. Check for menu updates on their Facebook page here.
I’ll be back for sure, and and no need to worry about attitudes like the Soup Nazi in New York, the waitress was very friendly and helpful.
Enjoy the Soup Nazi Seinfeld scene:
1645 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last November we learned that Pure Barre would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in the photo the signage is up and according to their Facebook page they are opening very soon, possibly this month. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. Currently they have a pre-opening special of $100 for “5 weeks of unlimited classes”.
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square
Friday, March 4th, 2016
7:30pm | $30
1415 Pine St, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that a new brewery was coming to Walnut Creek called Farm Creek Brewing Company and although there have been some delays they are getting a lot closer to opening now and over the weekend they held a beer tasting event which featured a 3.9% session amber with rye beer called Favorite Daughter that was delicious. It had a ton of flavor and I can definitely see taking home a crowler of Favorite Daughter once they open. (Check out a photo of an unused crowler after the jump.)
They will also be offering a pale ale, pilsner, IPA, Scottish ale and an extra stout beer called Heather’s Limit. In addition to being a brewery which will sell to local restaurants and bars, there will also be a bar area with a 12 tap system and they’re planning on launching with about six beers. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and read more about the brewery here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
294 Railroad Ave, Danville
Pedego Electric Bikes recently opened a new, independently owned store in Danville where Last Detail used to be on Railroad Ave. If you look closely at the fat tire off-road bikes in the photo below you may be wondering where the battery is. It’s actually hidden inside the frame which I thought was cool. For the road bikes you can see the battery in back which detaches so you can bring it to an outlet to charge. An LCD panel in front indicates what level power (there are 5 levels) you get to help pedal. They also have Shimano gears so you can pedal without any added power. Check out their product showcase here.
On March 12th and 13th there will be a grand opening party and will offer a chance to win a Pedego bike.
From their press release:
The Pedego Danville store is individually owned by Pam Marini and is part of the 70-store network of Pedego Electric Bike stores. Pedego Corp. is the leading electric bike company in the U.S. There are nine models in hundreds of color combinations, including cruisers, mountain bike, fat tire bike, cargo bike and a tandem
2070 Salvio St, Concord
Yesterday we learned that CREAM would be having a grand opening this Saturday, March 5th but thanks to a reader who sent word (and photos) that they have opened. Also note that on Saturday between 12 – 6pm there will be free ice cream sandwiches (and temp. tattoos)!
From their Facebook page:
Come celebrate the Grand Opening with us on Saturday, March 5th at Noon to 6 pm.
Enjoy:–FREE ice CREAM sandwiches
-Live DJ
–Temp. Tattoos
-Balloons
and MORE!
Lucky Local Charms Festivities:
Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeFind Irish-style festivities at March’s Walnut Creek First Wednesdays’ “Lucky Local Charms” event. Visit with Lucky the Leprechaun, dance to hometown rock band Other People’s Money, follow the jigs of a local Irish dance troupe, spin the lucky Wheel of Walnut Creek Fortune for a chance to win great prizes and enjoy tasty treats from two different Food Truck Mafia food trucks.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY LOCAL ROCK BAND:
Other People’s MoneyFUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:
Visit with “Lucky” the Local Leprechaun!
Spin the “Wheel of Walnut Creek Fortune” for a chance to WIN great prizes
Enjoy Performances by local Irish Dance Troupe
Arts & Crafts with Civic Arts
Tasty Treats
Beer and Wine Tent
Shopping from local retailersFOOD TRUCK MAFIA
Canasta Kitchen
Grab & Go Kabob
2070 Salvio St, Concord
Earlier this month we saw progress on the ice cream shop CREAM in Concord near Todos Santos Park and they will be having a grand opening this Saturday, March 5th according to their Facebook page here. Also known as Cookies Rule Everything Around Me, CREAM is known for their ice cream sandwiches but also offer ice cream, cookies, brownies, milkshakes, ice cream tacos and more. Check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The new Eileen Fisher storefront is now showing in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, next to Allen Edmonds and Kiehl’s so it looks like the opening is getting closer…
