Photo by Flickr user stephen63
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving appreciating family, friends and the fresh air! I’ll be back posting on Monday.
Photo by Flickr user stephen63
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving appreciating family, friends and the fresh air! I’ll be back posting on Monday.
Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
A new Italian gelato shop called Ginger’s Gelato opened recently were Tutti Frutti used to be at the Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek where Nob Hill Foods is. In addition to gelato they also offer pastries, coffee and espresso with beans roasted by Caffè Umbria. Check out their menu here and updates on their Instagram page here. As a chocolate fan I tried their chocolate and chocolate and peanut butter gelatos which were delicious, especially as it warmed up a bit. This gelateria is spacious and has various games available which makes this a great place to hang out in Walnut Creek. Definitely check this place out the next time you’re in the area!
From their website:
We’re friends who found ourselves sampling gelato at every shop we could find on our Italian vacation. We fell in love with the frozen treat and returned home to California longing for that fresh taste again. Searching high and low, we couldn’t find gelato as good as that in Italy.
As a child, Erin grew up watching her grandmother make fresh waffle cones each day for her ice cream shop. Sabrina learned to cook from her mother and grandmother in Sicily. With inspiration from our family, we embarked on an adventure to make authentic, handcrafted Italian gelato. And, we honor Erin’s grandmother, Ginger, by serving a piece of her homemade waffle cones with each scoop.
More photos of the inside and gelato after the jump…
1540 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
The footwear and apparel store Vans opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek where Free People used to be. Considering this is a dedicated Vans store I imagine there will be some specialty items not available at authorized dealers like Tillys and Nordstrom. Check out their online shop here.
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir Lafayette
Friday, November 30th, 2018
8:00pm | $$$ DonationAn evening of acoustic music with all proceeds going to the victims of the Camp Fire in Butte County. On the bill currently are Leftover Dreams (Tony Marcus and Patrice Haan), The Quitters (Glenn Houston and Stevie Coyle), Teresa Tudury, Tricia Hellman Gibbs and possibles Mark Goldenberg and Corinne West. Bring your checkbooks and great fistfuls of cash … no credit card donations can be taken.
1388 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sunol Ridge closed last summer in downtown Walnut Creek on the corner of Locust St. Cypress St. and thanks to a reader for sending word that a new restaurant called Torsap Thai Kitchen will be opening in this spot. According to this indeed.com job post they are “accepting applications” for bartenders, servers, bussers and a hostess today and tomorrow between 2 and 4pm. Stay tuned…
1414 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The pet boutique rororiri opened their second retail shop (after San Francisco) in downtown Walnut Creek where Consignit Couture used to be. Check out their online shop here. According to their Instagram page Santa will be visiting their Walnut Creek location for photos on December 1st from 1 – 3pm.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Johnny Was, the women’s fashion clothing store that we learned last spring would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek is now open. Check out their new arrivals here, and find out more about the company here. If you sign up for their mailing list you can get “20% off your next purchase” according to a popup that appeared on their website.
Glimpse of Tibet Painting Workshop:
ACCI Gallery
1652 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Sunday, November 18th, 2018
12:00 – 5:00pm | $250This workshop teaches you how to create a Painting of a Buddha according to the principles of ancient Tibetan iconometry.
This is a great opportunity to create your own artwork to decorate your home, according to your preferred colors and the interior design of your space. The painting of a Buddha will be a combination of the Tibetan traditional method and modern free style, resulting in a uniquely beautiful Contemporary Tibetan Art piece that you will create with us.
Last weekend as I wandered around town I noticed some people wearing dust masks trying to protect themselves from the smoky environment due to Camp Fire, the most destructive wildfire in California history. On the other hand I saw others, some walking with their children, as if it were a typical weekend shopping day. Every day since then has become progressively worse with many schools closed and events cancelled today. I came down with a cold this week but can’t tell if my coughing is from the cold or from the environment. It does seem really bad outside, right?
How are you coping with all this smoke? Do you wear a mask outside? If so, is it the recommended N95 type? Try to stay indoors more? (I read that many indoor places don’t provide much protection either!) Is this going to become more common in the future?
