340 Hartz Ave, Danville
Back in February we learned that the Sacramento-based restaurant Kick N Mule would be coming to Danville where Sweetwater Tavern used to be and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. According to this Facebook post the soft opening will be May 10th and feature 25 different Moscow Mules, 16 beers on tap, specialty cocktails and plenty of TVs.
Danville Hotel Town Center
The Southern California-based women’s clothing store Heavenly Couture is closing today at the Danville Hotel Town Center on Hartz Ave. in Danville.
Photo by Flickr user vhines200
Cinco de Mayo Festival:
Mission District
Valencia St (21st and 24th St), San Francisco
Saturday, May 5th, 2018
10:00am – 6:00pm | FreeThe celebration will showcase the very best of Mexican and Latin American cultures with a diverse array of Mexican and Latino foods, music, dance and artistry for the entire family to enjoy. Attendees will enjoy rich cultural experiences and activities focused on retaining cultural traditions in its community.
Talented artists will perform throughout the day featuring traditional Mexican songs as well as salsa, Latin Jazz, Latin Rock, Pop, and other Latin rhythms.
Last year, over 65 vendors participated in providing their delicious, diverse foods, showcasing their arts and crafts and empowering the multi-cultural community through greater awareness of their products and services.
Park & Shop, Concord
Bonjour Bakery & Cafe, which opened a few years ago in the Park & Shop shopping center in Concord and served Japanese/Korean-style baked goods, has closed. A sign in the windows points to a new bakery opening called Casa del Affajor. According to this Wikipedia article:
An alfajor is a traditional confection found in Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, El Salvador, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Spain, Paraguay, Venezuela, Southern Brazil, and the Philippines. The archetypal alfajor entered Iberia during the period of al-Andalus. It is produced in the form of a small cylinder and is sold either individually or in boxes containing several pieces.
“Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Maria Maria Walnut Creek! We’ll have Jose Angel Gonzalez and DJ Slammin’ Sam bringing the music all day long!!” 1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Considering today is Star Wars Day, AKA May the Fourth be With You, I was wondering which Star Wars movies people like most of all. I would go with The Empire Strikes Back followed by Return of the Jedi, for sentimental reasons. What is your favorite Star Wars movie?
Fiesta Nueva: Annual Gala Fundraiser:
The Gardens at Heather Farm
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 6th, 2018
2:00 -5:00 pm | $75From Cuba to Mexico, from Puerto Rico to Peru, savor the flavors of Latin America at The Gardens’ Annual Gala Fundraiser!
Join us on Sunday, May 6th for Fiesta Nueva, an afternoon garden party on the beautiful, flower-filled grounds of The Gardens at Heather Farm. Guests will enjoy a variety of Latin American-inspired appetizers, refreshing beverages and live salsa music while celebrating spring in the garden and raising funds for The Gardens’ nonprofit programs.
At Fiesta Nueva, we’re bringing the spirit of some of Latin America’s most iconic cities to Walnut Creek, where you’ll feel as though you’re sipping margaritas in Cabo, savoring ceviche in Lima, trying tasty tostones in San Juan, grabbing some gaucho-style steak in Buenos Aires, and salsa dancing through the streets of Havana.
Event admission includes:
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Main Street Deli closed in downtown Walnut Creek; thanks to a reader for sending the above photo showing a new sushi spot opening in its place called Roll House Specialty Rolls. Stay tuned…
Towne Center, Lafayette
For the last few years we’ve been following the progress of the Towne Center condominiums in downtown Lafayette next to the BART station and as you can see in the above photo it looks basically finished. According to the website it’s priced from $949,000 – $1,188,252. Check out the nine floor plans here.
Photo by Aris Bernales
Diablo Ballet’s Celebrated Masters featuring Red Shoes:
Del Valle Theatre
1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Friday, May 4th – Saturday, May 5th, 2018
$25 – $47The program will feature the highly anticipated World Premiere of Red Shoes, choreographed by Diablo Ballet’s Resident Choreographer, Robert Dekkers.
Robert Dekkers new ballet, Red Shoes, is an imaginative interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tale. Set to the thrilling score by Academy Award nominated composer Philip Glass, the ballet explores the birth, evolution, and ultimate demise of the ego. Red Shoes will feature costumes designed by celebrity fashion designer, Cassidy Haley, who has created for P!nk and Fergie to name a few.