Rheem Valley Shopping Center
The Cal-Mex restaurant Casa Turing opened at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga where New Delhi Bistro used to be. Check out their menu here and catering menu here.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center
The Cal-Mex restaurant Casa Turing opened at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga where New Delhi Bistro used to be. Check out their menu here and catering menu here.
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
The wine bar Buon Vino, which closed in downtown Walnut Creek in May, has now reopened in a new downtown spot where Impulse Room used to be. Check out their website here.
Rudgear Park, Walnut Creek
As pickleball becomes more and more popular, so has sound and parking issues increased at Rudgear Park, home of the Walnut Creek Pickleball Club. I recently checked out the park and was surprised to see the tennis courts essentially deserted. However, I could hear a lot ping ponging nearby and as I rounded the corner, I couldn’t believe my eyes as I saw dozens upon dozens of people playing or waiting to play pickleball. To those unfamiliar with the fastest growing sport, pickleball is played on what looks like miniatures tennis courts, and is like a combination of tennis, ping pong and badminton.
Neighbors living on Dapplegray Lane, right across from the courts, have been complaining about noise, parking and other problems and it looks like Walnut Creek is listening as they are considering locking the courts on weekdays, directing players to indoor courts at Tice Valley Gym instead.
Do the neighbors’ goal of peace and quiet override the enjoyment of pickleball players at a park? When I visited, I saw people of all ages enjoying socializing while playing pickleball, no doubt improving their health and well being. I was particularly amazed by the agility of retired people as they diligently hit net shots, easily keeping up with younger players through their finesse play.
Is closing these outdoor pickleball courts and moving them indoors an equitable solution to the pickleball community? Would introducing parking restrictions and bathroom signs in addition to sound dampening features be a reasonable solution for neighbors instead?
Check out the latest Bedford Gallery exhibit Works on Paper, through December 18th in downtown Walnut Creek:
Bedford Gallery presents The Harmon & Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper, an exhibition that celebrates 54 African American artists and their tremendous contributions to U.S. art and culture. Curated from the extensive collection of Harmon and Harriet Kelley, featured artists include Grafton Tyler Brown, the first documented professional graphic artist on the West Coast, and contemporary printmakers like Margo Humphrey. The works on paper – spanning the 20th and early 21st centuries – consist of drawings, etchings, watercolors, pastels, and color screen prints that chronicle the lives of Black Americans through scenes of family and community, urban and rural workers, poverty and success, cultural pride, and political turmoil.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Louis Vuitton, the French luxury fashion brand, is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. According to a source, this will be a pop-up shop with a six month lease to test the market, with the option to extend to a full year. Check out their online selection here.
65 Moraga Way, Orinda
Last month, we learned that Nation’s Giant Hamburgers would be relocating within Orinda this October, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
121 Hartz Ave, Danville
Nick the Greek is coming soon to Danville where Pizza Guys used to be. Check out their menu here.
I suppose all the scarecrows I’ve been seeing in Danville are meant to be lighthearted holiday displays but I find them frightening, particularly this “fire chief” recently spotted at the end of Hartz Ave.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The lingerie shop Soma has closed at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. In July, we learned that Canadian teen retailer Garage would be coming to this spot. Broadway Plaza still has three other lingerie stores: Third Love, Victoria’s Secret and Intimissimi (eventually).
327 Hartz Ave. Danville
Falafel Boy, which first opened in 2017, with locations in Oakland and soon to be reopening in San Francisco, has opened in Danville where MexCal used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Brought to you by Generations of perfecting and given to us by Grandma, our recipes are include: Fresh Hormone-free Halal Protein, Locally Sourced Produce and Spices, Quality and Quantity Checked, and served in eco-friendly containers.