1281 Homestead Ave, Walnut Creek
Progress on 12 condominiums going up at 1281 Homestead Ave. in Walnut Creek. Check out the features here. Check out the latest updates on their Facebook page here.
Rendering from 1281homestead.com
1590 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
The build-your-own-pizza fast casual restaurant Project Pie opens today in downtown Walnut Creek. I dropped by over the weekend for their soft opening and was able to get plenty of photos (see below) and try their pizza. The inside looks great and feels spacious with tall ceilings and tables liberally spaced throughout.
I wasn’t sure how quick it would be to order and get the pizza but it was surprisingly fast. Once I got to the front of the line, it took a couple of minutes to order and not more than 5 minutes to get the pie. There is actually a machine that takes the dough and smushes into a perfect pie shape in a few seconds! The crust was crunchy and tasted delicious. During the ordering process you can select from several options (see menu here), or order a custom pie. I ordered a #2 and requested extra red sauce, plus red onions and mushrooms. Amazingly there is no charge for extra toppings. All pizzas are $8.50 except for a plain cheese pie at $6. They also offer a banana and Nutella pie for $4.50 which sounds tempting… One other interesting thing I noticed was instead of Coca-Cola etc. they offer fountain drinks from Boylan Bottling, made with real cane sugar in “small batches”.
Look for a full bar with flat screen tvs and adult milkshakes coming within the next few months…
Plenty more photos of the inside, the pizza and patio after the jump…
1590 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Project Pie is soft opening today, Saturday, May 9th in downtown Walnut Creek, and will be offering free pizza until 7pm, today only, check it out! They will be closed on Sunday and will be reopening on Monday.
A Romp Through the History of Contra Costa County:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, May 7th, 2015
7:30pm | Free
Please join us on Thursday, May 7th, for presentations by
four members of the Contra Costa County Historical Society
Whether a California native, or a “transplant” such as myself, there is so much to discover about the County in which we all live. We are honored to be hosting four prominent members of the Contra Costa County Historical Society, each of whom will share with us a little about their area of focus within the county.Each of our presenters are also published authors (see full bios below), and will have a limited selection of their books available for sale that evening.
Seating will be limited, so please RSVP to hold a space. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
1517 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Walking by Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek I noticed Wax Parlor has relocated next door, where Like New Jewelry used to be before they moved around the corner on N. Main St. A couple of years ago they relocated on the same street which means they have been in three Cypress St. spots!
Walnut Creek First Wednesdays:
Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeContinue the Cinco de Mayo celebration
with live salsa music provided by ‘Salsa Caliente’!
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Salsa dancers, and Beto and Noelani, from Tri Valley Salsa will
perform at 6pm. Enjoy the dancers or put on
your dancing shoes and take a short lesson!Food Trucks:
Canasta Kitchen
Ceviche & Co
Tonli Dumpling
Kara’s Cupcakes
1250 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo that Vanda Thai has opened where Chef Jon Lee, Asian Confusion used to be in the San Miguel Center at the corner of Newell and S. Broadway in Walnut Creek.
California Filmmakers Showcase:
Century 14 Theater
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015
5:30pm | $12Join us for this special presentation of brilliant filmmaking from gifted California Filmmakers. With a Red Carpet, filmmakers and actors in attendance this is a block of films not to be missed.
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USA, Dave Brown, 15 mins
When a college professor suffers a psychotic break, his hospitalization forces him to confront his illness and its impact on his wife and young daughter.The Maestro
USA, Dave Bundtzen, 7 mins
A woman at a crossroad in her life explores another option, a path opened by the sounds from a piano just a floor away.Max
USA, Rajesh Naroth, 6 mins
Some decisions are tough. A very hard day in the life of Ms. Davis.Amazing Adventure
USA, Danny Clark, 4 mins
After being pulled into the world of a classic video game, one gamer must embark on an amazing adventure.Jes and Lora
USA, Patrick Coleman Duncan, 13 mins
Jes just needs to borrow gas for his car, but farm girl Lora wants to find out more about the stranger. Featuring songs by Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.Tsuru
USA, Chris K.T. Bright, 23 min
May 1942, a time of serious racial prejudice as over 120,000 Japanese Americans are evacuated and forcibly interned by the government. When an elderly couple go into hiding, they are given aid by a young nurse, unfortunately the FBI has almost caught up to them.
Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival:
Century 14 Theater
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 1st, 2015 – Sunday, May 3rd, 2015We are incredibly excited to return to Walnut Creek with our third annual festival in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. This year’s festival motto is SHORT FILMS, BIG IDEAS and we can’t wait to screen close to 100 short films in every possible category, featuring a wide selection of documentaries, comedies and dramatic World Class short films that will deliver Hollywood to the Century Theaters.
Pre Cinco de Mayo Warm Up at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
6:00pm | $70Menu
Welcome Cocktail
Hibiscus DiabloPicadilla & Plantain Tostones
spiced ground beef, raisins, vegetables
ancho crema, queso frescoScallop Ceviche & Chicharrones
smoked salt, cucumber, radish, jalapeño
olive oil, lime juice, cilantro