San Mateo Event Center
1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo
Friday, May 18th – Sunday, May 20th, 2018
$40 ($25 kids)Part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they have made and to share what they have learned.
Danville Livery
Late last year we learned that Wow Wow Lemonade, the Hawaiian lemonade shop would be coming to the Danville Livery shopping center on Sycamore Valley Rd. and they have now opened. In addition to lemonade they also offer iced coffee, limeade, iced tea and even acai bowls, avocado toast and more items.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the furniture store Lovesac is opening a showroom where Teavana used to be in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. They are known for their beanbag chairs (the big one costs $1300) and modular furniture system called Sactionals. Find out more about Lovesac history here.
Dine & Dance Under the Redwoods:
The Old Yellow House
209 Moraga Way, Orinda
Saturday, May 19th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $96Don’t miss our first-ever FUNdraiser party supporting Sustainable Contra Costa and commemorating 10 years of resilience-building community action and connection! Join us for a mouth watering farm-to-table dinner, fine wine, beer, & tasty cocktails, and dancing to live music. All in an idyllic setting, by a murmuring creek under majestic redwoods and twinkling stars.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
In March we learned that San Ramon-based restaurant Fat Maddie’s opened in the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center and they will also be coming to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville where FieldHouse Sports Grill used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Since 2010, Fat Maddie’s Grille in San Ramon has offered artisan, farmhouse inspired sandwiches, burgers, salads, and entrees – All made with the freshest local ingredients in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a few months but the women’s bohemian clothing store Free People has reopened in a much larger spot in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, especially compared to their former cramped location. Check out their online store here.
Taiwanese American Cultural Festival:
Union Square
333 Post St, San Francisco
Saturday, May 12th, 2018
10:00am – 4:00pm | FreeOver 10,000 people from all across the Bay Area attend this event annually to enjoy mouth-watering Taiwanese food, rock out to live performances and experience the vibrancy of Taiwanese culture.
100 Railroad Ave, Danville
Last month we wondered what was going on at the former Crafts Creamery location in Danville and it turns out that the uber-hip Coffee Shop, which started in Downtown Walnut Creek a few years ago, will be opening a new location there this summer. Check out the roasts they carry here. In addition to coffee and juice they also offer, “craft beer, wine, and cocktails” as well as food items. Check out their Instagram page here.
Photo by Flickr user montage_man
This week we learned about a new gluten-free bakery called Life is Sweet coming to Danville. In the past I’ve tried limiting gluten intake as I thought it might help with inflammation but since I don’t have celiac disease I ended up stopping. I wonder who is on gluten-free diet? Does anyone try to eat gluten-free without celiac disease?
