1690 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In May I noted that C U Sushi was closing in Walnut Creek and according to a sign in the window they closed last month. Their Berkeley location at 2152 Center St. is still open. In its place a new sushi restaurant called Hiro Sushi will be coming soon to this location.
Yesterday I noted that Oyama Sushi was opening soon on N. Main St. a few blocks away so there will be plenty of sushi options in downtown Walnut Creek.
1519 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Way back in February I noted that Lafayette-based Oyama Sushi was opening a new sushi joint in Walnut Creek and now the ‘Coming Soon’ signage is up so it’s official. According to an employee I spoke with they plan to open in August. Check out the Lafayette menu here.
Last month I noted that J.Jill was moving from one Broadway Plaza location to another on the main strip and they have now opened. Since this part of Broadway Plaza is slated to be demolished within the next few years I’m not sure why they did this.
Houserockers Rock & Soul Band:
Moraga Commons Park
425 St. Mary’s Road, Moraga
Thursday, July 25th, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeThe Houserockers are a 10 piece Rock & Soul band from Los Gatos, CA that plays the greatest songs ever recorded. With a wailing 5 piece horn section and rock solid rhythm section of 2 guitars, bass, drums and keys, they bring the timeless classics to life. Recently named “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” as winners of the KFOX Radio Last Band Standing contest. Browse the band’s website and like them on facebook!
1528 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month I noted that Vitality Bowls would be opening this weekend in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open. Check out their menu here. Like I did at their Pleasanton location, I ordered another Vitality Bowl and it was delicious as always, perfect for a hot summer day. Everything tasted very fresh and ripe. I added bee pollen which was a first! The inside is decorated with rustic tables and posters on the walls let you know about the various health benefits of Acai berries. As you can see from the photo below there is a giant TV and lounge chairs in the front of the store to relax in. FYI, there are no bathrooms at this location.
Check out another photo of the inside and a closeup of a Vitality Bowl after the jump…
Over the weekend I noticed two women with placards at the corners of S. Main St. and Olympic Blvd. in downtown Walnut Creek protesting the George Zimmerman trial that concluded last week. They pointed me to the We Are Not Trayvon Martin website:
It’s not enough to know you aren’t Trayvon. What will you do to change our country?
Hi, we are Joseph and Tobias, and we are here to recruit YOU in the fight against racism.
A new sushi spot called Sushi Island has opened where Yu Sushi used to be at 19 Moraga Way in Orinda. They are open for both lunch and dinner.
Discussion on John Steinbeck’s Works:
Swans’ Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 18th, 2013
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeIf you are interested in Steinbeck…
…please join us on Thursday evening, July 18th, for an informal discussion on John Steinbeck and collecting his works. Leading the discussion will be James M. Dourgarian, ABAA, one of the country’s foremost experts on John Steinbeck and a Walnut Creek resident. This will be the first of several events which will be offered throughout the year, with additional events planned for further discussion on Steinbeck as well as other authors.The format will be informal, with Jim beginning the evening talking about John Steinbeck’s life and moving into some of his works. You will learn more about what went into writing the works and how they are viewed today by collectors. Questions and open dialogue will be welcome towards the end of our time together.
Since seating is limited, please R.S.V.P. to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
