1378 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The men’s clothing store Pelican Rock that opened a couple of years ago in Walnut Creek is moving to Danville and plans on re-opening mid May. Check out their Facebook page here. They will be located downtown at 178 East Prospect, a street with quite a few clothing boutiques so they’ll fit right in.
Future Danville home:
178 East Prospect, Danville
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 12th, 2014
11:00am – 3:00pm | FreeVisit our largest plant sale of the year for…
The Bay Area’s best selection of drought tolerant plants
Dry garden advice from knowledgeable staff and volunteers
Heirloom bearded irises from Ruth Bancroft’s private collection
Garden gifts, succulent arrangements, locally made art, and hard-to-find booksMembers Only Pre-Sale and Silent Auction: 9am-11am
Entry granted to members of The Ruth Bancroft only! No reciprocal members or guest passes. Memberships may be purchased at the door. Bagels and Peet’s coffee will be served – Thank you to Noah’s Bagels and Peet’s Coffee!Public Sale: 11am-3pm
The Garden will be open until 4pm, but the sale wraps up at 3.Free Admission All Day
Docent-Led Tours at 11am and 1pm
1545 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The long anticipated wine tasting room Buon Vino opened in downtown Walnut Creek yesterday and right now they’re offering a selection of eight different Napa and Sonoma wines (six ounces for $10) for their grand opening. Those six ounces can be split any way so you could try three two ounce wines, or one six ounce glass of wine. You can buy bottles of wine there and no bottle is over $20.
Check out the choices below:
There are standing areas around the front of the store and in the back there is a gigantic table that’s available for hourly rentals that includes a couple of bottles of wine, and there’s a TV as well so according to the owner if you’re looking for a place to host a Bachelor/Bachelorette viewing party look no farther.
Plenty more photos after the jump…
Last month I posted some scuttlebutt that Madewell would be opening in Broadway Plaza and now it looks like fashion store Michael Kors will be opening in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek as well in the new section that will reopen in a couple of years.
2300 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word about construction going on at Ajisai, the Japanese grill and sushi restaurant that closed back in January due to the owner not being able to renew their lease according to their Facebook page. Anyone know what’s going on here?
From the Walnut Creek Police:
On the above date and time, WCPD received a call that an armed robbery had just occurred in front of the Corner’s Tavern. Responding officers arrived within a minute and found the suspect used a handgun to rob the female victim of her IPhone and purse as she was in front of the business. The suspect fled in a red colored Honda hatchback, possibly a Honda Civic, being driven by an unknown suspect. Officers searched for the suspects and the vehicle but were unable to locate them.
No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Suspect(s): Suspect #1: A male described as having a dark complexion (Hispanic or Black) with a dark scarf covering his face, wearing a dark color hooded sweatshirt/jacket, Early 20’s, 6’1” tall, with a medium build and armed with a black handgun.
Suspect #2 (Driver): No description
Suspect Vehicle: Red Honda hatchback with a spoiler on the trunk. No license plate information provided. Possibly a Honda Civic.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 5th, 2014
2:30pm | $51The Vogler Quartet, still featuring its four original members, was founded in 1985. In the 28 years since its foundation, it has secured a place for itself among the top chamber music ensembles, thanks to its great individual and joint musicianship, and has been a guest on nearly all the world‘s major concert platforms. It was the quartet‘s sensational success at the 1986 string quartet competition in Evian, France, where they won several prizes, that set the four musicians on the path to a great international career.
1960 North Main St, Walnut Creek
Located across the street from Target in downtown Walnut Creek is a new apartment complex being built by MIll Creek called the North Main Apartments which will contain 126 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Check out the features and amenities here. Interestingly there will be “electric car charging stations”. I like that washer and dryers are included as well.
From their website:
Mill Creek expands its presence in Northern California with the development of North Main Apartments in Walnut Creek, California. This luxury apartment community will comprise 126 apartment homes over a two-level podium on approximately 1.2 acres. The community will offer studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, ranging in square footage from 515 square feet to 1,027 square feet. In addition, three live/work spaces will be included in the mix.
Amenities for this community include a roof terrace, resort-style pool, state-of-the art clubhouse and fitness center, wine lockers, BBQ area, pet run, bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging and City CarShare, and a large internal landscaped courtyard above the podium. The apartment homes feature high-quality materials and workmanship, including nine foot ceilings, fully equipped kitchens, washer and dryers, walk-in closets and wood plank-style flooring.
North Main Apartments is exceptionally well located within vibrant Downtown Walnut Creek and in walking distance to BART (35 minutes to Downtown San Francisco) and in close proximity to freeways (I-680 and California 24). In fact, the site is defined as Very Walkable (Score of 78), per Walk Score, given the abundance of amenities within close walking distance of the site. In addition, Mount Diablo State Park, of which residents of North Main will have unobstructed views, is approximately 5 miles southeast from the site, and offers 20,000 acres of outdoor adventures, including hiking, climbing and cycling trails.
Leasing is expected to begin in Fall 2014 with first move-ins in early 2015.
Sports Basement
1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, April 5th, 2014
4:00pm – 7:00pm | FreeJoin us at Sports Basement Walnut Creek for our first annual Sports Basement Brew Fest! Not only will there be free beer sampling from Lagunitas, Pyramid, Calicraft, and EJ Phair (just to name a few!), but we’ll also be showcasing one of the final games of NCAA tournament on our projector screen! This event is free, but please RSVP here. – See more at: http://community.sportsbasement.com/calendar/#201404051833
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a new restaurant has opened in downtown Walnut Creek called (310) Eatery which serves LA style street food. This Bonanza St. downtown Walnut Creek location is where Cafecitos Cafe used to be and is still in soft-opening mode as the Cafecitos Cafe decor is still up temporarily. Check out their menu below. I really want to try The Westside Classic Hot Pastrami Dip as well as the burger of course. They are open Mondays – Thursdays 11am – 9pm and Fridays/Saturday 11am – 3am. Check out their Facebook page here.
The (301) Eatery Story:
(310) is one of the world’s most familiar area codes belonging to the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area. Synonymous with so many things including lifestyles and a way of life, a few of us “foodies” following in that mantra were inspired to create the very first (310) Eatery.
Having worked independently at various Bay Area hot spots and then later at a hip East Bay burger and a tap room combo, Aaron, Karen and Brit, all with a passion for really good, “Krazy” popular L.A. style street food would like to share that same passion now with you all.
Check out photos of the food after the jump…