George’s Giant Hamburger Applies for Alcohol License in Walnut Creek

April 3, 2017 11:30 am

1491 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek

George’s Giant Hamburger, located in the Terrace Shops center on Newell Ave. in Walnut Creek has a new owner who has applied for an alcohol license to serve beer and wine. Some other changes are the inclusion of new menu items such as the Bulgogi burger, made with thinly sliced rib eye steak marinated in sweet soy sauce, as well as a chicken salad sandwich. They also now accept credit cards. The meat is still ground on-site daily like it always has been for the past 30 years. Check out their menu here and Facebook page here.

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Old Navy Opening April 15th in Broadway Plaza

April 3, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Check out the new Old Navy storefront at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. It has an interesting white background with blue slats design in front that changes the look depending where you are. They will be opening next Saturday April 15th.

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Dojo Ramen Bar Signage Missing in Action at Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord

March 31, 2017 11:30 am

Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord

Earlier this year we learned that Dojo Ramen Bar would be coming to Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord in their new food court area but when I stopped by recently the signage has been removed. The “coming soon” page is still up on the mall directory so hopefully they’ll still be opening…

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Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches Opening Soon in Lafayette

March 30, 2017 11:30 am

Lafayette Mercantile

Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches opened last month in Danville and based on the latest photos it looks like they’re set to open soon in Lafayette Mercantile where La Boulange cafe used to be. They’re hiring shift leads on Craigslist here. Check out their menu here. Note they have a 2 acre organic farm in Discovery Bay to provide some of the seasonal produce.

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1/4lb Big Burger to become Concord Vine / Backyard Burgers and Brew

March 29, 2017 11:30 am

3399 Clayton Rd, Concord

Looks like 1/4lb Big Burger in Concord is getting remodeled and will become either Concord Vine or Backyard Burgers and Brew according to the latest state ABC permit information.

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Moraga Disc Golf Course

March 29, 2017 8:30 am

Moraga Commons Park

Has anyone ever played the disc golf course at Moraga Commons Park? I always thought it was called frisbee golf but there is official-looking course signage with Moraga Disc Golf Club and course information for each hole. According to DGCourseReview, there are 9 holes/baskets built in 1982.

This Lamorinda Weekly article from last year notes that the Moraga Disc Golf Club has, “between 75 and 100 active members” and meets on Tuesdays. Sounds fun!

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Another Burger Joint Coming to Blackhawk Plaza – Beep’s Burgers

March 28, 2017 11:30 am

Blackhawk Plaza, Danville

A couple of years ago Blackhawk Burger opened in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville and now San Francisco-based Beep’s Burgers will be opening in this spot soon. A few years ago Beep’s in San Francisco got a new owner according to this interesting article from The Ingleside-Excelsior Light. Has anyone eaten at Beep’s? Check out the San Francisco menu here. I look forward to trying this place out!

From the Blackhawk Plaza directory:

Back before man sky rocketed to the moon, Beep’s Burgers was already serving San Francisco with it’s unique food. Established in 1962, we have been dedicated to serving the best burgers along with a wide variety of dishes. Stop by soon at our new Blackhawk location and try it out for yourself!

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Orangetheory Fitness coming to Orinda – Lease Pending…

March 28, 2017 8:30 am

25A Orinda Way, Orinda

The heart rate-based gym OrangeTheory Fitness is popping all over the East Bay and beyond with the latest one planned for a new development in Orinda across from the library. According to What’s Up Downtown Orinda, there is a lease pending for the ground level (“14K square feet of ground floor” is available in total) which needs approval from the Planning Department. Learn more about their heart rate-based workout routine here.

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Recreational Marijuana Seminar at Il Fornaio in Walnut Creek on March 29th

March 27, 2017 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user milkwhitegown

Recreational Marijuana Seminar:

Il Fornaio
1430 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
7:30 – 9:15am | $25

7:30am – 8:00am Hot Breakfast Buffet/Networking
8:00 – 9:15 Speakers/Q & A

Tamar Todd, Senior Director, Drug Policy Alliance and Tom Chaplain, Chief of Police, City of Walnut Creek

Discussion Points:
-Implementation timeline
-Use, cultivation and purchase guidelines
-Potency and impact on employers/employees
-Federal vs. State vs. Local jurisdiction
-Answer your questions!

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Artisan Bistro Closes in Lafayette

March 27, 2017 11:30 am

1005 Brown Ave, Lafayette

Thanks to all who sent word about this… Yesterday was the last day (eight years in total) for the California French restaurant Artisan Bistro in Lafayette as they focus on their Peruvian restaurant LiMA at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. An employee pointed out that some Artisan Bistro influences may eventually be included at LiMA.

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