Alamo Plaza
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the restaurant/bakery Panera Bread is coming to Alamo Plaza next to Katrina Rozelle Pastries.
Alamo Plaza
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the restaurant/bakery Panera Bread is coming to Alamo Plaza next to Katrina Rozelle Pastries.
2073 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in March we learned that a salon would be opening a few stores down from the soon-to-open organic fabric shop Monaluna and indeed, Infinity Salon is moving from their Lafayette location to this downtown Walnut Creek spot. According to the owner, this may possibly the first, “solar panel powered hair salon” in all of California. Look for an early June opening.
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
Bike to Work Day is a promotional event to encourage the use of a bicycle instead of a car.
There will be over 300 Energizer Stations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area where cyclists can stop by for refreshments and promotional items. 511 Contra Costa has supported cyclists and Energizer Station hosts throughout Contra Costa County since 2001 using Bay Area Air Quality Management District funds and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s half-cent sales tax for transportation funds.
Orinda Theatre Square
From a press release:
Barbacoa’s new Executive Chef, Remberto Garcia, is a seasoned cooking veteran who worked alongside celebrity chef Hubert Keller at Fleur de Lys for more than 20 years. His Latin heritage will influence Barbacoa’s rich, flavorful menu with new menu items such as a Quinoa Green Citrus Salad with Roasted Pistachios and Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos with Piquin Aioli. Fish Tacos with Cilantro Pesto, Carne Asada Rolled Tacos with House-Made JalapeñoSauce and Roasted Beet Salad with Roasted Beet Dressing exemplify Garcia’s commitment to simple, authentic flavors accompanied by a beautiful presentation.
Table 24’s new Executive Chef, Jonathan Williams has established a back-to-the-basics approach to the restaurant’s neighborhood comfort menu. A Boston born native, William’s no nonsense method to cooking enables him to focus on simple, seasonal, fresh and flavorful ingredients that round out Table 24’s home-style experience. A sampling of some of the refreshed menu items include beautiful, simple, organic salads with house-made dressings, home-made sauces, fresh baked breads, twice baked potatoes, fresh catch of the day, smoked pulled pork sandwich and baby back ribs along with a few new favorites such as William’s authentic recipes of New England Clam Chowder, Maine Lobster Rolls and Free-Range Slow Roasted Half Chicken.
Free Movie Showing Dirty Harry:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, May 14th, 2015
7:00pm | Free
1590 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
The build-your-own-pizza fast casual restaurant Project Pie opens today in downtown Walnut Creek. I dropped by over the weekend for their soft opening and was able to get plenty of photos (see below) and try their pizza. The inside looks great and feels spacious with tall ceilings and tables liberally spaced throughout.
I wasn’t sure how quick it would be to order and get the pizza but it was surprisingly fast. Once I got to the front of the line, it took a couple of minutes to order and not more than 5 minutes to get the pie. There is actually a machine that takes the dough and smushes into a perfect pie shape in a few seconds! The crust was crunchy and tasted delicious. During the ordering process you can select from several options (see menu here), or order a custom pie. I ordered a #2 and requested extra red sauce, plus red onions and mushrooms. Amazingly there is no charge for extra toppings. All pizzas are $8.50 except for a plain cheese pie at $6. They also offer a banana and Nutella pie for $4.50 which sounds tempting… One other interesting thing I noticed was instead of Coca-Cola etc. they offer fountain drinks from Boylan Bottling, made with real cane sugar in “small batches”.
Look for a full bar with flat screen tvs and adult milkshakes coming within the next few months…
Plenty more photos of the inside, the pizza and patio after the jump…
215 Alamo Plaza Suite D, Alamo
Poplar Spectacles Optometry opened a few months ago in Alamo Plaza next to Peet’s and Katrina Rozelle. When I stopped by, a woman working there immediately recognized the frames I was wearing which was impressive. I really liked the frames they were displaying. Check out the brands they offer here.
1590 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Project Pie is soft opening today, Saturday, May 9th in downtown Walnut Creek, and will be offering free pizza until 7pm, today only, check it out! They will be closed on Sunday and will be reopening on Monday.
