1357 N Main St, Walnut Creek
The Beauty Source located on Botelho Dr. in Walnut Creek is moving to a prime downtown Walnut Creek spot where Calypso Twist used to be on N. Main St. It’s been years since this space was occupied.
1357 N Main St, Walnut Creek
The Beauty Source located on Botelho Dr. in Walnut Creek is moving to a prime downtown Walnut Creek spot where Calypso Twist used to be on N. Main St. It’s been years since this space was occupied.
1 Year Anniversary Party at Wish:
Wish
2333 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek
Thursday, May 8th, 2014
4:00pm – 7:00pm | FreeCome celebrate with us: One year at our Boulevard Circle location! We will have lots of fun in store. A jewelry trunk show with the amazing April Martin Designs (www.aprilmartindesigns.com), Carrie’s Cookies and Confections,Amelia’s Room Home Decor & Gifts, and of course wine and snacks! Bring your friends, and shop for Mother’s Day gifts. Or for gifts for yourselves 🙂
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
(310) Eatery LA Style Street Food has been open for a little over a month in downtown Walnut Creek and a new menu is now available with quite a few new dishes such as Toro Taco Trio (Pork Cheeks topped with homemade mango salsa on a toasted soft tortilla served on a bed of kimchi slaw) [see photo below], “The Red Madame” – Ribeye steak cubes with sweet red Roma Tomatoes served on thin crispy noodles and the Over the Top Burger – beef & bacon blend topped with cool water lobster tail. Check out the new menu below and their Facebook page is here.
Toro Taco Trio:
Photo courtesy (310) Eatery
1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek
I noticed a For Lease sign by the Dudum Real Estate Group over House of Beads in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St. Next door Diane’s Bikini is opening up and is currently getting remodeled. If you look at the post I made about Diane’s you’ll notice a Herman Commercial Real Estate sign was used so something apparently changed hence the lease sign over House of Beads, in downtown Walnut Creek since 1994. Check out the House of Beads site here.
1510 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taylor Made Cakes & Yogurt recently opened, replacing Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt in the Palos Verdes mall in Walnut Creek.
From their website:
Taylor Made Cakes is a grassroots movement started by Taylor who wanted to bring the gift of a special experience to her friends and family. In 2011, her hobby turned into a business in which she wanted to deliver her passion and talent to people of all walks of life who were looking to have the same experience delivered to their moment of celebration. By mid-2011 her cakes were in high demand through word of mouth, and soon she realized that she was not the only one who believed in her top quality cakes and cupcakes. TMC wanst to bring old school integrity and hard work values by giving back to our communities, our people not only believe in the product and our company but the impact our business has on our community, local farmers, and our environment.
Check out more photos of the inside after the jump…
1536 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new cafe/play center for young kids and their parents called Small Talk Family Cafe will be opening in the Newell Promenade in Walnut Creek on Mother’s Day, May 11th. Check out their Facebook page here. In addition to playtime they will also offer baby and kid classes, provide parent resources and host family events and parties. If you have young kids you’ll definitely want to check this place out when it opens.
From their website:
Small Talk Family Cafe will be an indoor play space and cafe where parents and caregivers can linger over coffee, tea or a bite to eat while their children (age 0-6) can explore and interact in a safe and welcoming environment. Classes for little ones, parent education and birthday parties will be offered too. Small Talk will open in Walnut Creek, CA on Sunday, May 11, 2014 (Mother’s Day!).
Small Talk will be about meeting YOUR needs as a parent or caregiver. Sure, the kids will love the developmental dramatic play area with trains and vehicle toys, dress up, dolls and dollhouses, building blocks and plethora of other toys, activities and fun equipment designed for enrichment. However, this space will be made for YOU! Think modern coffee house plus a clean, child-proofed environment, open format for easy supervising, furniture made to withstand mini climbers, a dedicated baby area, parent resources and info, healthy, nutritious food and beverages, free WiFi and more.
In addition, Small Talk Family Cafe will emphasize environmentally friendly practices with a focus on green toys and equipment, natural, organic offerings, and non-toxic cleaning methods.
1388 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The restaurant and bar Sunol Ridge in downtown Walnut Creek is getting ready for a May opening according to Diablo Dish and their signage is now up. Check out their Facebook page here.
From their Open Table reservations page:
The rustic-meets-traditional Sunol Ridge Restaurant and Bar boasts a private dining room, serpentine bar, and outdoor patio with fire pit. Sunol Ridge embraces key elements from its inspiration: a nineteenth century homestead ranch located in the Fremont/Sunol hills bringing life on the ranch to the bustling city. With 54 taps of craft beer and local wine and an extensive menu hosting fresh, organic foods, Sunol Ridge provides a unique dining experience that is sure to leave you satisfied and with great memories.
1259 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back last December I posted some scuttlebutt that Uniqlo would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where The Children’s Place used to be and it turns out it’s going to be a big one at over 13,000 square feet, making it the second largest Uniqlo in Northern California after their San Francisco flagship location. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out and based on the renderings it’s going to look great, can’t wait to check it out!
2nd Annual Walnut Creek Short Film Festival:
Century Walnut Creek 14
1201 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 2nd, 2014 – Sunday, May 4th, 2014
$12 – $75The Walnut Creek International Short Film Festival is…
- A 3 Day Arts & Cultural Event in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek.
- A community event that delivers world-class films to audiences that might not otherwise get a chance to experience them.
- An opportunity to connect filmmakers with audiences to share in the experience and the art form that is short filmmaking.
- A film festival based in Walnut Creek, California that features films from around the world, each under30 minutes or less.
As Walnut Creek’s only film festival dedicated to short films, WCIsFF was founded as a way to showcase brilliant filmmaking in the short form, with the exploration of intriguing, thought-provoking and innovative films that will resonate with our festival audiences.
First Anniversary Party at Swan’s Fine Books:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014
7:00pm | FreeOur first year has been exciting, exhilarating – at times exhausting but more often energizing. Every day has been both an adventure and a joy, and most of the joy comes from interacting with you, our customers and friends. You are the reason we opened the shop and we want to thank you for having visited us and made our shop a unique fixture in Walnut Creek and the surrounding communities.
Therefore, we are throwing a party and would love to have you attend! Please stop into our shop on Saturday, May 3rd. Beginning at 7:00 pm we will be popping open the champagne and serving light refreshments, all to the lovely violin music of Alex Rackages.
In addition, every book purchased in our shop on Saturday, May 3rd will be 20% off *. As you know, we price our books competitively and therefore do not run sales. However, this is a tangible way for us to thank you on this special day.