1900 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Starbucks on Contra Costa Blvd. in Pleasant Hill is now open 24 Hours.
1900 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Starbucks on Contra Costa Blvd. in Pleasant Hill is now open 24 Hours.
Corners Tavern
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 26th, 2015
6:00pm | $65Be sure to reserve your spot to join us for an evening with Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits.
Chef has created a paired tasting around their portfolio of craft ales and distilled spirits, each created with love and care.
Sunday, July 26 | 6pm | 5 courses | $65
Call 925-948-8711 for reservations
Park Plaza, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the hugely popular, Danville-based, Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar is opening a second location in Park Plaza in downtown Lafayette and are hoping to open in Spring, 2016. Last year we learned that the gluten-free bakery Mariposa was coming to Park Plaza as well so this is going to be a happening place this time next year! Check out their Danville morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. As a huge fan of Sideboard I’m really excited that they’re coming to Lafayette. Still not sure where to park but hopefully parking will be available near the library?
2363 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek
The Ryan Presley Salon, named after the owners’ daughters, Ryan and Presley, is closing on July 31st in Walnut Creek.
From their Facebook page:
Dear Valued Clients and Customers, as some of you may have already heard, Ryan Presley Salon is permanently closing its doors on July 31. After 6 years of ownership, Jaime and Damon Mathews have decided it is time to head in a different business direction. Please contact your stylist for their future salon’s location and come in to pick up any Unite or Kevin.Murphy haircare items at 20% off!
We are grateful for these past 6 years and wish all of our wonderful customers much happiness and love!
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, July 25th, 2015
10:00am – 3:00pm | FreeSpend a day at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center celebrating makers in our community! Demonstrations for all ages including: 3D printing, Air-powered Rocketry, Programmable Microcontrollers, Lego Robotics, Book Art, so much more. Hands-on projects like cardboard city, DIY Instruments, candy sushi, button making, make your own slime, build a rocket, computer programming for beginners! There’s something for everyone. All ages are welcome. Come and create with us! Free Event.
Special Guests include Saurabh Narain & his amazing Rubik’s Cube Solving Robot, QFusionLabs and their Cubit plug & play programmable microelectronics board, Dave Bricetti Progamming Classes, Republic Services Recycling, M.A.C.H.925 Creative Balloon Racers, Needle Arts Mentoring Organization crochet & knitting demos, Pysansky egg decorating demos by local crafter Evie Michon, Hackingtons Programming School, DoReMi Creations Leather and Up-Cycled Creations and more.
2151 Salvio St, Concord
Perfectly timed for the hot summer, Loard’s Ice Cream is opening across from Todos Santos Park in Concord this week. I dropped by over the weekend and they were planning on soft opening very soon. The inside looks very nice with 3 flat screen TVs embedded throughout the store. There’s a candy section with ice cream pints available in a freezer at back. In addition to the standard Loard’s fare, the owner mentioned that they will be offering house-made ice cream bars etc. for sale using Loard’s ice cream and will also offer an option to print photos directly onto cakes for birthdays and other celebrations. Sounds cool!
Photos of the inside and menu after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The handmade cosmetics shop Lush has confirmed they are coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and it looks like they’re going to be located in the new section directly next to Macy’s (according to a source). Check out the history of Lush here and their product line here. As you can see from the above photo taken over the weekend, the sidewalk is being completely redone along the main strip.
From their Facebook page:
We make fresh products by hand with love, including:
Bath
Bath Bombs
Bubble Bar Slices
Luxury Bath Melts
Soaps
FUN – our 4-in-1 creationShower
Shower Jellies
Shower Gels & Smoothies
Sugar ScrubsHaircare
Solid & Liquid Shampoo
Solid & Liquid Conditioner
Hair Masks
Henna Hair Dye
Styling GelsSkincare
Cleansers
Toners
Moisturizers
Shaving Creams
Lip Balms
Dusting Powders
Deodorants
Massage Bars
Body Butters
Hand & Body Creams
Foot CareSolid Fragrances
PerfumesEmotional Brilliance
Liquid Lipsticks
Cream Eyeshadows
Liquid LinersAnd gorgeous wrapped gifts for everyone!
LUSH Spa
We’ve also created a traditional English spa, complete with jars of fresh wild flowers, mismatched vintage teacups and old-fashioned books lining the shelves. Like all LUSH products, our spa treatments are fresh and handmade. Choose from seven unique treatments and surrender yourself to an experience that lifts you up, takes you on a beautiful journey, and then sets you back on earth feeling serene and radiant.
Photo from www.adammiller.com.au
Adam Miller, One-Man Dance Band:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Circle
Saturday, July 18th, 2015
8:00pm | $15-$20 (suggested)The gentlest reminder, complete with a [reminder video].
Show starts at 8:00pm on Saturday night, July 18.
This will be a pass-the-hat party with a Suggested Donation of $15 – $20 per person.No RSVP required. No babes in arms, please. Spread the word. BYOB.
Last year we learned about a new garden in downtown Walnut Creek across from the Lesher Center and as you can see in the photo below there are plenty of tomatoes growing there this summer.
What’s growing in your garden? Send a photo with some of your edibles to garden@beyondthecreek.com along with the area it was grown and I’ll feature it in a future post.
