Beyond the Creek

Torsap Thai Kitchen Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

December 26, 2018 1:30 pm

1388 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last week we learned that Torsap Thai Kitchen would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Sunol Ridge used to be and they have now opened. The warm yet modern looking inside feels amazing and with a menu designed by San Francisco-based chef Lalita Souksamlane (see menu here) I look forward to trying these dishes out! Check out more photos below including an amazing gold-leaf embellished mural in front. Note that they plan to serve beer from the taps left over from Sunol Ridge which won’t be available until they get their ABC state license.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Scout & Molly’s Boutique Closing in Downtown Walnut Creek

December 26, 2018 8:30 am

1571 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek

The women’s clothing boutique Scout & Molly’s, which opened last May, is closing as you can see in the photos.

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Merry Christmas! 🎄

December 25, 2018 10:30 am

Have a very merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy! 🎄

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Formula 3 Gym Coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette Spring 2019

December 24, 2018 8:45 am

La Fiesta Square, Lafayette

In September we learned that the health foods store Open Sesame would be closing in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and the coming spring 2019 signage for Formula 3 is now up on the Moraga Rd. side. The parent company Leisure Sports, also owns Renaissance Club Sport.

From their website:

We created FORGE / FIRE / FLOW: a fitness system designed to condition the body’s core components of strength, cardio and flexibility. We bring this system to life with a collection of proprietary group training experiences.

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Night Bloom at Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco Dec 23rd & 24th

December 21, 2018 4:30 pm

Night Bloom:

Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco
Sunday, December 23rd, Monday, December 24th, 2018
5:00 – 11:00pm | $27

Rooms evoking the tropics will dazzle in this interactive nighttime experience. Journey through the five galleries and be transported with Night Bloom.

Prism: Colorful beams will pique your curiosity and encourage exploration.

Glow: Reflect in the glimmer of glowing ponds.

Bloom: Play and embrace your imagination.

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Door Knob of the Day

December 21, 2018 11:30 am

Spotted at Sideboard in Lafayette.

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Question of the Day – How Many Hours of Sleep do you Get?

December 21, 2018 8:50 am

I recently started using a white noise app and sleep mask which has remarkably improved my sleeping. I can now easily sleep eight hours without interruption (expect to go to the bathroom on some days) and feel more alert during the day. How many hours of sleep do you get? Do you have any routines before bedtime to help?

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Golden Corral Coming to Concord

December 20, 2018 1:15 pm

2050 Diamond Blvd, Concord

Golden Corral will be opening in a new Concord location right across from the Veranda shopping center where Hometown Buffet used to be. Their closest nearby locations are in Sacramento and Tracy. Check out nutrition details for their menu items here.

From their website:

When the first Golden Corral® restaurant opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1973, Golden Corral Corporation took a confident first step in the restaurant business, beginning a tradition of offering guests real, wholesome foods in a family-friendly atmosphere and at a great value. Nearly 45 years later, Golden Corral® is honored to be called America’s #1 buffet and grill.

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New Mixed-Use Development going up in Old McDonald’s Location in Downtown Walnut Creek

December 20, 2018 8:30 am

1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

McDonald’s closed almost four years ago in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see from the above photo demolition has taken place and a new mixed-use 5 story development is being built with over 10,000 sf of retail shops and close to 100 apartments, some of them being “flexible-use studios”. Look for this to be completed by the end of next year!

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Fleetwood Mask Holiday Concert at Village Theatre in Danville Dec 22nd

December 19, 2018 4:35 pm

Fleetwood Mask Holiday Concert:

Village Theatre
233 Front St, Danville
Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
8:00 – 10:00pm | $25 ($30 at door)

Fleetwood Mask is the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band! The band performs the greatest hits of Fleetwood Mac from the 1960’s blue band with Peter Green, through the Bob Welch era, and the most popular lineup featuring Lindsey, Stevie, and Christine.

They are hosting their first holiday show featuring the best of their Fleetwood Mac show combined with holiday music. This will be a unique show – unlike any other! They will have special guests joining them to fill the stage with holiday cheer!

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