Photo courtesy (310) Eatery
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
The new June menu from the LA Street Food restaurant (310) Eatery in downtown Walnut Creek is now available and includes new dishes such as Peking duck sliders and I-5 South Fish Tacos. The menu also indicates that breakfast will soon be available as well. Check them out on Facebook here.
Spotted in front of Lottie’s Creamery in downtown Walnut Creek. If I had to guess I would say this is a late 1960’s or early 1970’s Cadillac. Anyone know the year?
Lose Your Lawn Hand-On Workshop:
Creston Rd, Walnut Creek
Sunday, June 21st, 2014
9:00am – 1:00pm | $25Would you like to transform your thirsty, high-maintenance lawn to a beautiful, water-efficient landscape? You will get hands-on experience “sheet-mulching” – an easy, cost-effective way of removing unwanted grass (or weeds!) – and learn from Garden Designer Kelly Marshall about drought-tolerant plant selection. Also find out about the great local water district lawn-conversion rebates!
An inspiring sustainable garden tour and delicious lunch is included!
Evening Discussion on Wallace Stegner’s Works:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeIf you are interested in Wallace Stegner…
…please join us on Thursday evening, June 12th, for an informal discussion on Wallace Stegner, the author and the man. Leading the discussion will be James M. Dourgarian, Bookman, ABAA, one of the country’s foremost experts on John Steinbeck and Wallace Stegner, and a Walnut Creek resident.The format will be informal, with Jim beginning the evening talking about Wallace Stegner’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.
Cooking with Kids at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 12th, 26th & August 9th, 2014
1:00pm – 3:00pm | FreeThe spaces at these classes are highly coveted, and are limited to the first fifteen to sign up. Please call now if this is something that you would like your budding chef to experience.
The three classes are held on Saturdays, from 1-3 pm.
And here are the dates:
July 12, July 26, August 9Chef Kevin chooses a dish that is seasonal, delicious and fun to prepare with the kids, ages 7-13.
We’re sorry, but this is for kids only! Please drop your sous chef off at the aft deck at
1:00 and pick him or her up at 3:00.
These classes are as much fun for Chef Kevin as they are for the kids, so we do not charge for them.
Last week I noted that the fashion accessories store Bracchiale would be reopening in a new Broadway Plaza location next to the Tesla showroom and there is now a sign up indicating that they’re opening on June 20th.
Snakes Alive…Harmless or Venomous – Meet the reptiles of Mount Diablo:
Mt. Diablo State Park
Summit Museum
Sunday, June 8th, 2014
10:30am – 2:00pm | FreeCome and meet some of the common reptiles of Mt Diablo. See our ONLY venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattler, a timid yet “deadly” creature. Find out what is myth and what is the true about these non aggressive serpents. Meet and hold some of our other local snakes and reptiles. Join Naturalist Michael Marchiano between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM in the Audio Visual Room at the Summit.
From an email:
Tender Greens Chef Sean Eastwood is hosting a private tour of the Walnut Creek Farmer’s Market (schedule and details below) and at the link: http://www.tendergreens.com/blog/717/walnut-creek-farmers-market-walk-cooking-class-and-lunch
WHY is Tender Greens doing this? Because Sean Eastwood loves teaching and sharing the joy of food and cooking. Tender Greens wants want to give their guests a fun way to try different things at the farmer’s market that they might not get on their own, taste the different and get a chef’s perspective of the farmer’s market. There are so many different flavors and varieties of stone fruit, heirloom tomatoes, melons and berries but most people are only familiar with a few of them. They want to encourage people to enjoy and explore everything that the farmer’s market has to offer and teach them how to cook in interesting new ways.
Sculpture in the Garden Preview Party:
The Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 13th, 2014
5:30pm | $70Experience the unveiling of the exhibit, meet the artists, and be the first to have the chance to buy the artwork. This all-inclusive party is a great way to kick off the Sculpture Show!
- Champagne Reception
- Live Music by the Wakefield Jazz Quintet
- Handmade Local Wines that are unavailable for purchase anywhere
- Menu by Classic Catering in Walnut Creek
- bruschetta with goat cheese and golden beets
- seared salmon with spicy mango salsa
- tequila-lime shrimp tostada
- pulled pork sliders with honey dijon sauce
- panzanella skewer
- coconut chicken skewer with apricot ginger sauce
- chocolate dipped strawberries
