1357 N Main St, Walnut Creek
The Beauty Source located on Botelho Dr. in Walnut Creek is moving to a prime downtown Walnut Creek spot where Calypso Twist used to be on N. Main St. It’s been years since this space was occupied.
1357 N Main St, Walnut Creek
The Beauty Source located on Botelho Dr. in Walnut Creek is moving to a prime downtown Walnut Creek spot where Calypso Twist used to be on N. Main St. It’s been years since this space was occupied.
1 Year Anniversary Party at Wish:
Wish
2333 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek
Thursday, May 8th, 2014
4:00pm – 7:00pm | FreeCome celebrate with us: One year at our Boulevard Circle location! We will have lots of fun in store. A jewelry trunk show with the amazing April Martin Designs (www.aprilmartindesigns.com), Carrie’s Cookies and Confections,Amelia’s Room Home Decor & Gifts, and of course wine and snacks! Bring your friends, and shop for Mother’s Day gifts. Or for gifts for yourselves 🙂
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
(310) Eatery LA Style Street Food has been open for a little over a month in downtown Walnut Creek and a new menu is now available with quite a few new dishes such as Toro Taco Trio (Pork Cheeks topped with homemade mango salsa on a toasted soft tortilla served on a bed of kimchi slaw) [see photo below], “The Red Madame” – Ribeye steak cubes with sweet red Roma Tomatoes served on thin crispy noodles and the Over the Top Burger – beef & bacon blend topped with cool water lobster tail. Check out the new menu below and their Facebook page is here.
Toro Taco Trio:
Photo courtesy (310) Eatery
1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek
I noticed a For Lease sign by the Dudum Real Estate Group over House of Beads in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. Next door Diane’s Bikini is opening up and is currently getting remodeled. If you look at the post I made about Diane’s you’ll notice a Herman Commercial Real Estate sign was used so something apparently changed hence the lease sign over House of Beads, in downtown Walnut Creek since 1994. Check out the House of Beads site here.
Debbi DiMaggio & Josie Iselin Book Signing:
Michael Friedes Design Showroom
2 Theatre Square, Orinda
Wednesday, May 7th, 2014
5:30pm – 7:30pm | FreeHope you can join us for a fun and informative event with authors Debbi DiMaggio and Josie Iselin.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres Reception
Please RSVP to laurie@mf-da.com
1510 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taylor Made Cakes & Yogurt recently opened, replacing Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt in the Palos Verdes mall in Walnut Creek.
From their website:
Taylor Made Cakes is a grassroots movement started by Taylor who wanted to bring the gift of a special experience to her friends and family. In 2011, her hobby turned into a business in which she wanted to deliver her passion and talent to people of all walks of life who were looking to have the same experience delivered to their moment of celebration. By mid-2011 her cakes were in high demand through word of mouth, and soon she realized that she was not the only one who believed in her top quality cakes and cupcakes. TMC wanst to bring old school integrity and hard work values by giving back to our communities, our people not only believe in the product and our company but the impact our business has on our community, local farmers, and our environment.
Check out more photos of the inside after the jump…
2045 Mt. Diablo St, Concord
As a parent to a young boy I’ve been in my fair share of LEGO stores but this is the first independently owned LEGO store I’ve been to. Located in downtown Concord in the Bacon Block building where Vinnie’s Bar & Grill is, to get to King Bricks head up to the second floor and there will be a small room chock full of LEGO sets, mini figures; they even sell blocks in bulk. They also buy and sell used sets. Note that they are only open on weekends. Check out their website here.
Photo by Flickr user deborah-is-lola
Hacienda de las Flores
2100 Donald Dr, Moraga
Sunday, May 4th, 2014
2:00pm – 6:00pm | $5Cinco de Mayo 2014 will take place on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 6 PM at the Hacienda. As always, music will be provided by a live mariachi band, and Gourmet Mexican food and beverages will be available. Pinatas and tortilla making will entertain the children. Admission is $5 per adult. Children are free. Parking and a free shuttle to the Hacienda will be available from AAAAA Storage on Moraga Road. Come join the fun! Hasta la vista!
1536 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new cafe/play center for young kids and their parents called Small Talk Family Cafe will be opening in the Newell Promenade in Walnut Creek on Mother’s Day, May 11th. Check out their Facebook page here. In addition to playtime they will also offer baby and kid classes, provide parent resources and host family events and parties. If you have young kids you’ll definitely want to check this place out when it opens.
From their website:
Small Talk Family Cafe will be an indoor play space and cafe where parents and caregivers can linger over coffee, tea or a bite to eat while their children (age 0-6) can explore and interact in a safe and welcoming environment. Classes for little ones, parent education and birthday parties will be offered too. Small Talk will open in Walnut Creek, CA on Sunday, May 11, 2014 (Mother’s Day!).
Small Talk will be about meeting YOUR needs as a parent or caregiver. Sure, the kids will love the developmental dramatic play area with trains and vehicle toys, dress up, dolls and dollhouses, building blocks and plethora of other toys, activities and fun equipment designed for enrichment. However, this space will be made for YOU! Think modern coffee house plus a clean, child-proofed environment, open format for easy supervising, furniture made to withstand mini climbers, a dedicated baby area, parent resources and info, healthy, nutritious food and beverages, free WiFi and more.
In addition, Small Talk Family Cafe will emphasize environmentally friendly practices with a focus on green toys and equipment, natural, organic offerings, and non-toxic cleaning methods.
Angel Island
I recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of days at Angel Island, located a short ferry ride from Tiburon in the North Bay and was blown away by the 360 degree views, surrounding nature and history (for info see WIkipedia here.) Definitely one of the more memorable trips I have taken. What is your favorite Bay Area state park?