Photo by Flickr user armydre2008
Over the summer one question of the day was about favorite pet shops. I was wondering how many pets do you have and what kind do you have? I have fish for pets due to allergies. Anyone have an exotic pet?
Photo by Flickr user armydre2008
Over the summer one question of the day was about favorite pet shops. I was wondering how many pets do you have and what kind do you have? I have fish for pets due to allergies. Anyone have an exotic pet?
Classic Science Fiction Film Festival:
Rheem Theater
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, January 16, 2016
12:00 PM | $30Science Fiction Film memorabilia in the lobby.
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Whenever I think I’ve seen it all, along comes the next “new” thing. I spotted this boxed water on sale at the Walnut Creek Target recently. Not only is water now being sold in milk cartons, it’s actually called, “Boxed Water is Better.”, which kind of reminds me of Abbott and Costello’s Who’s on first? routine:
Diner: I’ll have the cheeseburger please.
Waiter: And to drink?
Diner: Boxed Water is Better.
Waiter: Really? I didn’t know that! Now, what can I get you to drink?
Diner: Boxed Water is Better.
Enjoy:
111 West Prospect Ave, Danville
A bit late but Sole Desire Shoes opened a new location in the new Danville Hotel Town Center last November.
From their website:
Bowing to customer requests, Sole Desire has expanded the brand mix in our store and added a large selection of quality accessories including handbags, small leather goods, hats, scarfs, sunglasses, socks, shoe care as well as a large assortment of supportive and customizable insoles.
Synergy Theater
81 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Saturday, January 16th, 2016
8:00pm | $10Playwright Jackson Gravel needs your help. His new play is due tomorrow and he hasn’t even started it yet. So, come on down to Jackson’s pad and help him out with your incredible suggestions for strange locations, surprising characters, shocking lines of dialogue, unexpected twists in the plot, and big, surprise ending that will have the audience leaping to their feet and begging for more. It’s a completely improvised two-act play, completely at the mercy of your suggestions!
2391 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill
Siren’s Sandwich Shop opened a few months ago in Pleasant Hill with a healthy twist: A juice bar featuring kombucha on tap. Check out their menu here. I tried the chicken vegetable with orzo pasta soup and it was delicious! The kombucha juice bar confused me as in my mind kombucha goes with yoga not a sandwich joint. It turns out the owner is a huge kombucha fan and so two flavors are available on tap. I’ve tried kombucha in glass bottles before and found the taste to be too vinegary so when I was offered a sample I was a bit leery. I tried watermelon basil and grapefruit sage and it was surprisingly good without the vinegar taste. I’ll be back for more.
As for the firehouse motif, it turns out the owner’s husband is an actual fire captain with the Pleasant Hill fire department and sure enough, as I was leaving they entered the shop to get a bite to eat. Check out the photos after the jump to see the old style fire alarms that you can actually ring. Another nice touch is a red, white and blue fire hose shaped into an American flag. Appropriately, a giant fire truck was parked in the back of the parking lot.
More photos of the inside including old, working fire alarms after the jump…
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Impulse Room, a new jazz club featuring live musical performances and a wine and beer bar is coming to downtown Walnut Creek possibly in late summer in the space formerly occupied by UFC Gym at the corner of N. Broadway and Lincoln Ave. Check out updates on their Facebook page here. Check out their web site here for more details about Lounge Tuesdays, Saturday Night Dance and more.
From their website:
[Impulse Room] is an upscale 21 and older Jazz Club specializing in live musical performances by inspired artists. We feature a really nice Wine & Beer bar, along with an assortment of coffees and teas. There is a dance floor for those wanting to move to the beat and FREE Wifi for those that want to conduct informal business. We do have a strict dress code policy and we are dedicated to maintaining a friendly and comfortable place to listen to all forms of jazz music. There is an $18.00 cover charge at the door which includes a complimentary buffet for a designated period of time.
From the owner:
I really want this place to provide a sense of discovery for those visiting us. Unlike forums that attempt to draw big names, we are looking to be a showcase for original and vibrant performances of all types. All the artwork is original as well and can only be found here. I just secured a renowned artist, he is on the facebook page of ours and the site.
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, January 16th, 2016
10:00am | $25It’s rose pruning time at The Gardens AND in your backyards! Pruning is about more than just looks; proper pruning improves the health of a rose bush, prevents disease and encourages better flowering. The roses are the centerpiece of The Gardens’ property, the reason many folks flock to see us as well as a prime motivator for 75+ couples to get married here each year, and we know pruning is a key to their success. On Saturday, January 16 at 10am, nursery owner and rose pruning expert, Marsha Hildebrand will be on site among The Gardens’ roses to help kick-start our pruning efforts while demonstrating best tips and techniques. Come out and join us! This is a hands-on class where you’ll work on real rose bushes, so bring your pruning shears and garden gloves! Register for the Rose Pruning class online at gardenshf.org.
1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone for sending word that Pyramid Alehouse has closed in Walnut Creek. According to the San Francisco Business Times, “Pyramid does not own the Walnut Creek location and will leave that spot open to lease.” See also Claycord for the initial news.
One reader wrote:
When I was there they had security guards inside by the door. A bunch of people hoping to get lunch there today were disappointed.
960 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Last month we learned of a new French bistro called RÊVE Bistro coming to Lafayette where Chevalier used to be and they will be opening on January 26th. Initially they will be open for dinners Tuesday through Saturday and their, “menu will change seasonally & feature classics like French Onion Soup & Steak Frites”. The chef Paul Magu worked for chef Alain Ducasse at La Bastide de Moustiers and was chef at the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis hotels in San Francisco. Check out their menu here and wine list here (curated by the former wine director for Gary Danko). Check out updates on their Facebook page here.
