The Orchards at Walnut Creek
The restaurant Sourdough and Co, that we learned would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek in February, has now opened. Check out their menu here. I’m curious to try a Reuben or roast beef sandwich here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago the American-made, handcrafted goods boutique Makers Market first opened at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek but eventually relocated within the plaza to where Kit and Ace used to be. Last week they relocated once again, this time back to their original spot across from Nordstrom. With the recently opened Apple store nearby it looks much better around there. Find out more about Makers Market and check out their online selection here. With Mother’s Day coming up you should drop by to check out their gift selection if you’re in the area.
Previous location:
Home & Body: Keeping It Simple Workshop:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
6:00 – 8:00pm | $25More and more evidence of dangerous toxins in our home and beauty products are being revealed. Learn how to identify and lessen your exposure and create some natural products that work just as well. Make and take home some natural laundry soap and hand cream.
Instructor Denise Koroslev has studied, grown, and used herbs for over 40 years and presented herb classes for culinary and medicinal purposes. She is president of Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, which promotes sustainable living, and is parlimentarian of the Northern California Unit of the Herb Society of America.
3501 Clayton Rd, Concord
A new traditional Japanese restaurant called Izakaya An opened recently in the same small strip mall where Concord Tap House on Clayton Rd. in Concord is. Check out their tempura, grilled fish and kobachi menu here, hot pot, and noodle menu here, and ochazuke and dessert menu here. As someone who lived in Japan for several years in the 90’s this place reminds me most closely to the cozy izakayas I encountered over there. Even the music playing here is from the 80s/90s. I definitely want to try this place out soon!
From their Yelp page:
Authentic Japanese Izakaya An, is clean and cozy at-home-like atomosphere gives you relaxed vibe where you can come enjoy yourself or with friends and family. We are specialized in kobachi (small homestyle dish) to compliment Japanese Sake and beer as well as charcoal grilled Yakitori, tempura, ochazuke and noodles.
1347 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Just Be Yoga, which last month we learned would be relocating to Locust Street in downtown Walnut Creek, has opened. Check out their schedule here.
Free Movie – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
7:00pm | FreeBrick, an alcoholic ex-football player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, Maggie. His reunion with his father, Big Daddy, who is dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
Clayton Valley Shopping Center, Concord
Sacramento-based restaurant Kick’N Mule is planning to open at the Clayton Valley shopping center in Concord where Bella Ristorante used to be according to the latest leasing information. Last year they opened in Danville. Check out their Danville burger/sandwich menu here and entree/dessert menu here.
From their Danville website:
Kick’N Mule is home of 25+ Moscow Mules and HD TV’s on every wall so you can enjoy every action packed sport event without missing a thing. You will find a something special in our food menus to choose from. We are family friendly and nights to meet up or meet new friends!
2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The online bike store R&A Cycles is planning to open a new retail location in Walnut Creek where The Golf Mart used to be according to the latest Walnut Creek permit information. Judging from the amount of cyclists on the road lately this looks like a smart move to open here.
From their website:
R&A Cycles is the destination for premium bikes, bike accessories, bike parts, and cycling apparel. We have an online bike shop with international shipping, retail bike store in Brooklyn, New York, and Northern California bike shop opening 2019. R&A Cycles are specialists in road bikes, triathlon, track, mountain bikes, electric bikes, cyclocross & gravel. Our extensive range of high quality cycling products includes bikes, bike frames, wheels, helmets, shoes, jerseys, computers, lights, indoor trainers, tires, sports nutrition and more. We also stock a huge selection of running, swimming and triathlon accessories and apparel.
Mission District
Valencia St, San Francisco (btw 21st & 24th)
Saturday, May 4th, 2019
10:00am – 6:00pm | FreeIn 2019 the San Francisco Cinco de Mayo celebration will return to the heart of the Mission District as San Franciscans will celebrate one of our City’s most spectacular traditions at Mission Neighborhood Centers’ 15th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 4th, on Valencia Street. This family-friendly celebration which is being held on one of the Mission’s trendy, main thoroughfares, will occupy Valencia Street between 21st and 24th Streets. The celebration will showcase the very best of Mexican and Latin American cultures with a diverse array of Mexican and Latino foods, music, dance and artistry for the entire family to enjoy. Approximately 9,000 attendees will enjoy rich cultural experiences and activities focused on empowering our community through greater awareness.
Say it ain’t so! Half Price Books is closing this Sunday, May 5th in Concord. Don’t miss the reception and hopefully they’ll reopen somewhere else in Concord…
From a PR:
We are still hopeful we’ll find a new location in the area, but it won’t be before we close in Downtown Concord this Sunday, May 5.
As we prepare to close our doors, we would like to take the time to thank our Concord community for the overwhelming support they’ve shown during this transition. We’ll host a special send-off reception at the store on Sunday, May 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. We hope people will stop by to share their favorite HPB Concord memories with the staff and fellow booklovers.
