Walnut Creek First Wednesday Bikes, Bites & Blues Fest:
Cypress Street, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
5:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeFestivities include live entertainment, arts & crafts, shopping, treats & more!
Walnut Creek First Wednesday Bikes, Bites & Blues Fest:
Cypress Street, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
5:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeFestivities include live entertainment, arts & crafts, shopping, treats & more!
1840 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
A cool, new record store which also sells “Brand New Old-World Goods”, Up the Creek Records opened earlier this month on the second floor in Tice Valley Plaza in Walnut Creek. In addition to vinyl, they also carry a sweet selection of hand-picked goods, many made locally such as clothing by Devium, Vintage Electric Bikes, Cielomar Jewelry, books and more. Although some things look used, everything in the store is new including the aged electric Nash guitars.
They are open Thursdays through Saturdays from 1 – 7pm and will be hosting musical events here as well. Check for updates on their Instagram page here.
There is something for everyone here, men, women and even children, including musically-themed books for both young and older kids. One of the great things here is the listening room where one can check out how the albums sound on Spotify with a fine looking picture of David Bowie hanging on the wall. There will also be local artists featured as well. Even if vinyl is not your thing I recommend checking this fun shop out!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Anyone know what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Kurumi? They opened last December, but when I stopped by over the weekend it was closed with windows papered over with a sign in the window announcing their grand opening. How can there be a grand opening for a restaurant that’s been open since last year?
Thanks to a reader for sending this Fortune article about how Lululemon-owned children’s activewear store ivivva will be closing most of their stores while still maintaining an online presence. The Broadway Plaza location in Walnut Creek will be closing on August 20th. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 3rd, Sunday, June 4th, 2017Art & Wine 2017 will continue to feature top-quality, non-stop local and Bay Area music and entertainment for the entire family, distinctive hand-made crafts and works of art from more than 200 artisans, award-winning local and regional wines and microbrews, ethnic and traditional festival food, the Premium Wine Tent, the crazy Grape Stomp Competition, (first uncorked in 1981), the delightful Festival Train (a longtime family favorite), and the Kids Zone.
1358 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
Main St. Kitchen has been open for a couple of years in downtown Walnut Creek and they are going to be expanding next door where Bryn Walker used to be. Look for a fall opening according to the owner. There will be a full liquor bar in their current location and pizzeria and rotisserie next door with expanded seating and a bigger patio. Check out their menus here.
The fennel sausage soup of the day I had a couple of years ago was so delicious I’m glad they’re expanding and look forward to trying more dishes here soon!
1365 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
A few years ago Mattress Firm bought Sleep Train for $425 million according to this Wikipedia article. Recently all Sleep Train stores have been renamed to Mattress Firm as you can see in the photos of the Walnut Creek store on N. Broadway.
From a marketing point of view, which is the better name, Sleep Train or Mattress Firm? Sleep Train has two syllables while Mattress Firm has three. Sleep describes an action or condition while mattress describes the product. Train has no relevance unless it means one can train oneself to sleep better. Firm could mean a firm mattress which may be off-putting to those who prefer soft mattresses. Or it could mean firm like a company. Confusing!
1606 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that the French restaurant La Sen Bistro, based in Concord, was opening in a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where Ottavio used to be and they have now opened. Check out their menu here and also check out photos of the inside after the jump. The back area has great natural lighting thanks to a spacious skylight highlighting the elegant interior. The bread came with a really nice garlic cilantro sauce, I look forward to trying out more dishes here!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1571 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
The fashion boutique Scout & Molly’s which we learned would be opening in Walnut Creek back in March opened over the weekend. Check out their website here.
