Thanks to @josephconrad_ for tweeting these “labor dispute demonstration” photos at Restoration Hardware and Uniqlo in downtown Walnut Creek yesterday.
Thanks to @josephconrad_ for tweeting these “labor dispute demonstration” photos at Restoration Hardware and Uniqlo in downtown Walnut Creek yesterday.
1357 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last June we learned that The Beauty Source opened in downtown Walnut Creek and it looks like it’s being replaced with a blow dry bar called Hair Heroes Salon. Check out their website here.
Walnut Creek First Wednesdays:
Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm | Free* Live music provided by the band, Locust & Main,
playing popular music from the 1960s to today
* Irish Step Dancers from the Dillon Magh Adahir
Academy of Walnut Creek
* Street Performers
* Live pottery demonstration provided
by Civic Arts EducationFood Trucks:
Yummi BBQ
Canasta Kitchen
Cevich & Co
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
The burger restaurant Eureka! is coming soon to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord according to a sign in one of the newly built sections across the street from where Ike’s will be. Check out their Berkeley menu here. Has anyone been to their Berkeley location? What dishes do you recommend?
They also offer craft brews and a bourbon bar. From their website:
Discover the renaissance of American craft brewing and small batch distillation in our uniquely 100% America beer and bourbon bar. Eureka! features rare, innovative and ultra-premium craft beer and whiskey handmade by our nation’s best artisans. To celebrate this quintessential American tradition our classic cocktail selection is derived from all natural liqueurs, fresh fruits and a full-bar.
1531 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The last we heard about the new gym Orangetheory Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek was that they were aiming for a February opening but that has now been pushed back to mid April. According to an employee this is a firm opening date so get ready for some heart rate monitoring workouts next month.
The Martian: A Conversation with Andy Weir:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015
7:00pm – 9:00pm | FreeBest-selling author Andy Weir visits the Lafayette Library to discuss his wildly popular book, The Martian. Joining Andy will be Dr. Pascal Lee, Chairman of the Mars Institute, which plans future human missions to Mars. NASA Scientist Dr. Margaret Race will moderate a discussion between Andy and Dr. Lee about the future of manned missions to Mars. Additionally, Andy will discuss production of The Martian film, coming in 2015 and starring Matt Damon.
Free event; register at tinyurl.com/TheMartianLLLC
3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to everyone who sent word that the new Chinese restaurant that replaced Lily’s House in downtown Lafayette has opened.
Check out the menu after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The luxury destination club Inspirato opened just last August in Broadway Plaza across from the Tesla Showroom and they have now closed.
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Sunday, March 1st, 2015
8:00am – 10:00am | FreeThe Blackhawk Museum’s F1rst Sunday ‘Cars & Coffee’ will be this coming Sunday. March 1. Please join us for the Museum’s monthly car enthusiasts gathering. Officially starting at 8:00 a.m. and going through 10:00 a.m. we’ll be greeting car owners and car aficionados with coffee at the Blackhawk Museum Plaza. We hope that you will be able to join us with your favorite ride, or just come and enjoy all the cars that will be on display.
The Blackhawk Automotive Museum opens an hour earlier, at 9 a.m. on Cars & Coffee mornings, and we hope that you will stay and enjoy the Museum along with the stores & restaurants in the Plaza. The Museum’s new upper gallery exhibition ‘The Spirit of the Old West’ is now open for guests to enjoy.
The first 400 participating car owners will receive an admission ticket good for two guests to the Museum. These are provided courtesy of our ‘Cars & Coffee’ supporting partners; AIG Private Client Group, Cole European Jaguar Land Rover, Sonoma Raceway, Goodguys, and our long time Museum sponsor Meguiar’s. Scott’s, the Museum’s exclusive catering partner, will provide complimentary coffee.
Spotted behind The Stadium Pub in downtown Walnut Creek:
Chicago Kosher Style
Vienna Beef Hot Dogs