1444 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Momo’s has closed in downtown Walnut Creek after being open for only two years in this spot. I’m going to really miss their Big Ass fan! Their San Francisco location remains open. Does anyone miss McCovey’s which used to be here?
1614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
California Closets, located in the historic Dole House from the late 19th century in downtown Walnut Creek, is closing, possibly in a few months. According to the latest city permit information it looks like a Warby Parker showroom may be opening here. Stay tuned…
Russian Center
2460 Sutter St, San Francisco
Friday, March 1st – Sunday, March 3rd, 2019
$12Unique to San Francisco, this exhilarating event includes live entertainment, with exciting Russian dancers and singers; authentic, delicious Russian savory foods, as well as tasty Russian desserts, and flavorful hot Russian teas from antique Russian samovars; beautiful imported and locally crafted Russian jewelry, folk art, and souvenirs; Art Gallery featuring the masterful work of Russian artists; and at the astoundingly popular Vodka Tasting Bar with the largest variety of flavored vodkas, made using traditional Russian family recipes handed down by generations!
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
San Ramon-based restaurant Fat Maddie’s opened their third location at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville where The Fieldhouse Sports Grill used to be.
Today’s question of the day was sent in by a reader – favorite dog park. I know Rancho Laguna park in Moraga is very popular with dog owners. What is your favorite dog park?
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Trees, Guilds & Food Forests, and Options for Applying Them:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019
9:30am – 12:00pm | $40Purpose: 1. Learn how to identify which plants are needed, and then place plants so that they help each other grow for increased yield, soil health and less work for the gardener.
2. Learn how to build structures such as herb spirals, keyhole beds or mandala beds to incorporate guilds.
Participants will be able to: identify 6 critical functions of trees and how to use them in the garden; what types of trees and plants to use for desired functions; what to plant around trees; how to build high-density planting structures.
Thanks to a reader for pointing out this SF Gate article that shows that San Francisco Creamery in Walnut Creek was closed by health inspectors over a cockroach infestation. For ice cream in downtown Walnut Creek check out Lottie’s Creamery or CREAM.
From the article:
Violations found by the health inspector on February 25 — four days after the business reported their last pest control visit — include seven or more live cockroaches (and droppings) on the refrigerator gasket at the cook line, as well as others on top of a soybean oil container next to a food prep sink, near a dishwashing sink and inside a cockroach egg case on a hotel pan.
Dead cockroaches were found on the gasket of the walk-in freezer, near the water heater, on top of a soap dispenser, inside a cabinet were soda machine is stored and next to a freezer that stores ice cream cakes.
3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A new pop-up art gallery called JPG@The Bank, from the owner of Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery down the block opened recently at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd in Lafayette where Wells Fargo used to be. In addition to monthly art exhibits there will also be various workshops and events hosted there. Check out the full schedule here. One of the highlights of the gallery is the bank vault; The door and various contraptions can be viewed along with the safety deposit boxes which are being used as mini art dioramas and are constantly changing and evolving. (They were completely emptied prior to opening). It’s a really eclectic and cool spot so if you’re in the area definitely check it out before it closes in June!
More photos after the jump…
SuperTrouper: The ABBA Concert Experience:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, March 1st, 2019
8:00 – 10:00pm | $45Abba-mania reigns supreme as the eight-piece production show ‘SuperTrouper’ performs all the greatest hits of one of the world’s most beloved pop Super-Groups of the 70’s: ABBA!
From the smash pop stage musical Mamma Mia to all the international pop chart faves that made this ensemble famous, you’ll hear (and see) all the costumes, and lights of the original ABBA shows, duplicated to near perfection.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Vietnamese noodle restaurant Little Hearty Noodle closed recently in the Rheem Valley shopping center in Moraga.
