Beyond the Creek

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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Bay Area Maker Faire in San Mateo May 18th – 20th

May 15, 2018 4:30 pm

Bay Area Maker Faire:

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.

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Wow Wow Lemonade Opens in Danville Livery

May 15, 2018 11:30 am

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.

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Lovesac Coming Soon to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

May 15, 2018 8:30 am

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.

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Dine & Dance Under the Redwoods in Orinda on May 19th

May 14, 2018 4:30 pm

Dine & Dance Under the Redwoods:

The Old Yellow House
209 Moraga Way, Orinda
Saturday, May 19th, 2018
6:00 – 9:00pm | $96

Don’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.

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Fat Maddie’s Coming to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville

May 14, 2018 11:30 am

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.

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Free People Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

May 14, 2018 8:30 am

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.

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