Beyond the Creek

San Francisco
Sunday, May 20th, 2018

A quintessential San Francisco experience since 1912, the race is interwoven into the fabric of the city and is a true reflection and celebration of life between the breakers and the Bay. As participants progress throughout the course, they will pass through nine neighborhoods, each with distinctive personalities, geography and landmarks. The course is designed to deepen your love and appreciation for the city. Start point at San Francisco Bay, blocks from The Embarcadero, running west through the city. Finishing at the Great Highway where breakers crash onto the Pacific Coast’s Ocean Beach.

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Progress on Solo Vida Restaurant in Danville

May 18, 2018 11:30 am

312 Railroad Ave, Danville

A new restaurant called Solo Vida is planned for the new construction going on at the corner of Railroad Ave. and Church St. in Danville. As you can see in the above photo the outside looks mostly done. According to a LinkedIn profile it looks like the CEO of this restaurant is also CEO of Primavera Ristorante in San Ramon. Stay tuned…

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Friday Question of the Day – Is the Bay Area becoming Unaffordable to Live?

May 18, 2018 8:30 am

This week we learned about a new apartment complex in Walnut Creek with some apartments renting for over $5,000 per month. That’s a quite a hefty increase compared to the $1,400 I used to pay around the corner. It’s hard to believe the East Bay has traditionally been the cheapest part of the Bay Area to live but with real estate pricing moving ever upward, I wonder, has the Bay Area become unaffordable to live?

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Summer Kickoff at Walnut Creek Tennis Center May 18th

May 17, 2018 4:30 pm

Summer Kickoff:

Walnut Creek Tennis Center
1751 Heather Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 18th, 2018
6:00 – 8:00pm | Free

Experience the FUN of Summer Sport Camps at our FREE Lifetime Activities PLAY Night! Featured sports include: Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Pickleball, Table Tennis, and more!

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Update on The Foundry Food Hall in Downtown Walnut Creek

May 17, 2018 11:30 am

Robert Becker with Digital Frontier
1250 Locust Street, Walnut Creek

Back in 2016 we learned of a new food hall called The Foundry coming to downtown Walnut Creek across the street from the Century movie theater and recently there was a Design Review meeting with new details. As you can see in the updated rendering above the new plan calls for a one story building with mezzanine towards the back of the building. The mezzanine will include restrooms, seating, and an indoor/outdoor bar with a large covered patio overlooking the courtyard. There will also be an outdoor kids movie theater, play structure and flex area to offer games like corn-hole, live music etc. I’m hoping this will open in 2020 and they’ll be able to fit a koi pond!

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New Limited Edition Pizzas Available at Slice House in Walnut Creek to Support Charity

May 17, 2018 10:00 am

From left to right: Joe Panik, Tony Gemignani, and Brandon Belt
Photo credit: Austin Ginn, MLB.com

Two new pizza pies are available at Slice House in downtown Walnut Creek with $1 from each slice/$6 from pies going to support George Mark Children’s House. Available now through September 19th.

Panik Parm Pie

breaded chicken cutlets, sliced Mozzarella, tomato sauce, garlic, grated Parmigiano, oregano and olive oil

Belt’s Monster Meat Pizza

pepperoni, sausage, bacon, red and green onion, bell pepper, shaved Parmigiano and Romano cheeses and a side of chili oil

For the third year in a row, Tony Gemignani is teaming up with San Francisco Giants Joe Panik and Brandon Belt to benefit the George Mark Children’s House, this year with a more aggressive fundraising goal and an added location to sell the charity pies. From May 17-September 19, $1 from each players’ custom slice and $6 from each full pie sold will be donated to the House, which offers life-affirming care and comfort for children and their families. This year, the trio’s goal is to raise $12,000.

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Progress on Live at Vaya Apartments in Walnut Creek

May 17, 2018 8:30 am

1800 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek

In 2015 we learned about a new apartment complex called The Landing breaking ground near the Walnut Creek BART station and as you can see in the photo above it’s almost finished, with a new name, Live at Vaya. Check out the floor plans here. The most expensive two bedroom apartment, at a little over 1100 sf goes for over $5000/month. Check out the amenities here, which includes a swimming pool and spa with cabanas, rooftop clubhouse, community garden, gym, yoga studio and more.

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Nursery Grand Re-Opening Preview Party at Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek May 18th

May 16, 2018 4:30 pm

Photo from Ruth Bancroft Garden

Nursery Grand Re-Opening Preview Party:

Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd. Walnut Creek
Friday, May 18th, 2018
6:00 – 8:00pm | $25 (free for members)

Be one of the first to see the re-designed Nursery! Unwind among the variety of succulents, cacti, and drought-tolerant plants for sale. Preview and purchase beautiful dish gardens, and gain garden inspiration from the display beds. Enjoy music and drinks, specials, rare plant silent auction, and more at this exclusive sneak-peek. Special thanks to all of our volunteers who have brought this new, amazing space to life!

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Chow Closes in Danville

May 16, 2018 11:30 am

Thanks to everyone who sent word that Chow has closed in Danville on Railroad Ave. Their Lafayette, Oakland and San Fracnisco locations remain open. I heard the rent was just too damn high…

From the Chow website:

After a decade here on Railroad Avenue, we have made the decision to close our doors. We have truly enjoyed being a part of this community, and to have had the chance to be a part of your lives.

This isn’t goodbye – we look forward to seeing you again soon in Lafayette, where you will find the same great menu, and a lot of familiar faces. You can also visit us in Oakland, at our newest location on Piedmont Avenue, or at our very first location on Church Street in San Francisco.

Thank you so much for ten great years. We truly love having had the opportunity to feed you all, and are forever grateful.

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Vans Footwear Coming Soon to Downtown Walnut Creek

May 16, 2018 8:30 am

1540 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek

The footwear and apparel store Vans, which we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Free People used to be, now has the Coming Soon signage up. Check out their store here. Any Vans fans out there? What is so appealing about the brand?

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