Broderick Opens Today in Downtown Walnut Creek

May 31, 2016 11:30 am

1548 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

The Sacramento-based restaurant Broderick Roadhouse is opening today in downtown Walnut Creek where the popular diner Hubcaps used to be. According to their Facebook page they even have a small section of hubcaps hanging on the wall which is a great idea. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here (scroll down). The photos of the inside below show a completely updated and new look with bar serving alcoholic drinks.

From their website:

Broderick Walnut Creek is located in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek, in the space formerly occupied by a historic eatery, Hubcap’s Diner. The new location features an over-the-top design and build out, featuring elements of Walnut Creek’s history and artwork by Sacramento artist, Shaun Burner. Broderick Walnut Creek is set to be the area’s destination location for scratch made comfort food, craft beer and cocktails! Brunch is served on Saturdays & Sundays.

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Another Restaurant Opening near new Pleasant Hill BART called En Route

May 27, 2016 11:30 am

7001 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) about a new restaurant opening at the Avalon apartment complex located near the Pleasant Hill BART station in Walnut Creek. It will be called En Route and is set to open right across from the Peruvian restaurant Parada. The other restaurant will be opening down the block next to where Zoom Room used to be and will be called Hops & Scotch. Stay tuned…

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The Candy Counter Closes in Walnut Creek

May 26, 2016 11:30 am

1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

After two years in downtown Walnut Creek, sadly, The Candy Counter has officially closed. You’re going to have to head out to Powell’s in Lafayette or Sweet Street in Danville to get your candy rush.

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Car of the Day

May 26, 2016 8:30 am

Red Chevrolet Impala SS, spotted in downtown Walnut Creek.

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Lokanta Mediteranean Grill & Bar Coming Soon Signage up in Downtown Walnut Creek

May 25, 2016 11:30 am

1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek

In April we learned that Pleasanton-based Lokanta Mediterranean Grill & Bar would be coming to half of the former Inge’s Footwear store on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and the Coming Soon signage is now up. Check out their lunch menu here and dinner menu here.

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Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival Opening Night Thoughts

May 23, 2016 8:30 am

I had a chance to check out the best of the opening night selections at the Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival which took place over the weekend at the Century Theater in downtown Walnut Creek and enjoyed the selections. Being a fan of comedies I quite enjoyed the Australian short film First Date. Check it out here. Warning Labels, directed by actress Jennifer Morrison, was enjoyable as well.

Although I’m not big on horror/thriller movies I have to admit there was an excellent, surreal short film about a girl and a beetle… Does anyone know the name of this film? For those that went, what was your favorite short film?

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Boudin Bakery & Cafe Reopening Soon in Broadway Plaza

May 20, 2016 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

It’s been over two years since Boudin Bakery & Cafe closed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek due to the redevelopment taking place but they’ll be reopening in early summer in the spot you see above, right near Nordstrom. As you can see in the photo below and this Craigslist posting, they are “now hiring”. Who’s ready for some clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl?

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Check out the Wooden Postcards by Walnut Creek Watercolor Artist Lydia Faiella

May 19, 2016 10:00 am

Photo courtesy Lydia Faiella

When I previewed the organic fabric shop Monaluna in Walnut Creek last September I distinctly remember seeing these cool wooden post cards being sold which at the time I thought was a cool idea to send via mail.

The artist, Lydia Faiella, has a painting studio surrounded by redwoods trees, deer and birds just off San Miguel Dr. in Walnut Creek. Her process starts with a hand painted watercolor which are printed onto a thin Maple wood veneer. These cards are available at Monaluna in Walnut Creek, Farmyard Darlings in Lafayette, Rakestraw Books in Danville, and other local stores, as well as her website Watercolor Marketplace.

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Sign of the Day

May 19, 2016 8:30 am

Spotted inside the men’s clothing store Atlas. I tried to go in but unfortunately it was “clothed”.

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Spontaneous Shakespeare at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek on May 20th & 21st

May 18, 2016 4:30 pm

Spontaneous Shakespeare:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 20th – Saturday, May 21st, 2016
8:15pm | $15
Spontaneous Shakespeare, Thou wilt not believe it’s improvised!

Mayhem, mirth and merriment abound at Spontaneous Shakespeare, a completely improvised two-act play in the style of William Shakespeare! Chock full of bawdy humor, mistaken identities, outrageous disguises, star crossed lovers, mischievous spirits, wily servants, exciting sword fights, hysterical wordplay and more “thees” and “thous” than you can shake a cudgel at, this hysterical improvised comedy is made up entirely on the spot and all based on your suggestions! From the folks who brought you Z is for…Zombie: An Improvised Zombie Apocalypse, it’s Spontaneous Shakespeare, Thou wilt not believe it’s improvised!

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