Beyond the Creek

medleno COFFEE Opens in Danville

May 30, 2014 11:30 am

480 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville

A new coffee shop called medleno COFFEE, featuring Turkish coffee, other specialty brews, pastries and crepes (available soon) has opened in Danville.

From their Facebook page:

We provide a range of gourmet coffee products to coffee aficionados and casual coffee drinkers alike. We are a healthy alternative to fast food and fast coffee establishments.

OUR SIGNATURE* COFFEES:
Turkish (aka Greek, aka Arabic, aka Armenian) — brewed in ibrik, 15 min.
Iced Turkish.
Iced Connoisseur.
Premium bean option (currently Panama Esmeralda Gesha)

Check out their (temporary) menu below:

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The Bloom Space Reopens in Danville

May 30, 2014 8:30 am

444 Hartz Ave, Danville

Last month I noted that the vintage collective and DIY workshop The Bloom Space would be relocating from Lafayette to downtown Danville and they reopened this month on Hartz Ave.

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Bench of the Day

May 29, 2014 11:30 am

Spotted at the Ygnacio Center in Walnut Creek.

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Last week I featured one of the kitchens from the 15th annual Lafayette Juniors Kitchen tour and here is one more “kitchen of the day”. You can see more photos from the tour on the Lafayette Juniors Facebook page here.

This house was originally a horse ranch and the farmhouse setting was preserved for the remodel. From the tour description:

The farmhouse home is a sight to be seen. The refurbished vintage oven and stovetop lend a unique charm to the house. The kitchen prides an untraditional remodel of tiled counter tops and an alder wood island. Checker style kitchen floors add charm, balance and warmth to the house. The homeowners love to reuse materials and products: There is even a small old bathtub that is used as a flowerbed in the serene backyard.

The scene pictured below in the open area next to the kitchen is one of my favorites. Perfectly in keeping with the farmhouse style!

More photos including a solar powered chicken coop after the jump…

Gate at side entrance:

Refurbished oven:

Solar powered chicken coop:

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California Coast Ball Jointed Doll Convention on June 7th in Orinda

May 28, 2014 5:00 pm

California Coast Ball Jointed Doll Convention:

Orinda Community Center
28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA
Saturday, June 7th, 2014
10:15am | $10 (kids under 12 free)

CCBJD 2014 ,June 7th,2014! Welcome BJD lovers ! Be sure to come enjoy our “Sweet Social Event”Happening Saturday! Munch on Cupcakes,sweets & snacks while relaxing* meeting new people* included in admission only —–>$10 or 15$ at DOOR .

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Smitten Ice Cream Opens in Lafayette

May 28, 2014 11:30 am

3545 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Smitten Ice Cream opened last week in downtown Lafayette in La Fiesta Square and I dropped by to see (and eat) ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. Wow, I’ve been to plenty of ice cream parlors but never witnessed ice cream being made like this! Check out their menu here. Since their ice cream is made to order they don’t offer samples and their selection is fairly limited. The Lafayette location currently offers four flavors: Tcho 60.5% chocolate, salted caramel, fresh mint chip and strawberry white balsamic (see menu below). In addition to handmade waffle cones they also offer sundaes and various toppings and sauces such as pistachio brittle and malt caramel.

One note, the smallest size listed on their menu is a “small” which is actually two scoops of ice cream. They also have a “munchkin” size which is one scoop for $3.50.

Menu:

Plenty more photos after the jump…

Tcho 60.5% chocolate with waffle cone:

Strawberry white balsamic made on-demand:

Homemade waffle cones:

Not your typical ice cream warning:

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Bracchiale Moving to Third Location in Broadway Plaza

May 28, 2014 8:30 am

The fashion accessories store Bracchiale is moving to its third Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek location next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom where 7 For All Mankind used to be. The initial location was here and later they moved here due to the Broadway Plaza redevelopment. Check out their website here.

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Diablo Ballet Dance On Film Series – Oklahoma! on June 5th at the Lafayette Library

May 27, 2014 4:30 pm

Diablo Ballet Dance On Film Series – Oklahoma!:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, June 5th, 2014
6:30pm – 9:00pm | $5

The popular Diablo Ballet Dance on Film series returns with a showing of the classic, Oklahoma! $5 per person; pay at door.

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Veggie Grill Construction Begins in Walnut Creek

May 27, 2014 11:30 am

1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Back in January I noted that Southern California based Veggie Grill would be opening a new location in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. next to Anthropologie and Tender Greens and construction has now begun. Back then I pointed out that the small Nail Shop location was not included in the plans which I found strange but that has changed as the walls are gone so there will be more space available for seating which is great. Check out the Veggie Grill menu here.

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Juicy Couture Closes in Broadway Plaza

May 27, 2014 8:30 am

Juicy Couture has closed in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek as well as throughout the country as the brand (not the stores) has been sold to Authentic Brands Group. The stores itself are owned by the Kate Spade Company which also owns Lucky Brand Jeans and some former Juicy Couture locations are being turned into Kate Spade and/or Lucky Brand stores. More information at the Sacramento Business Journal here. Word on the street is a travel agency will be opening at this location. Stay tuned…

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