Danville Livery
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Acai-Me Superfoods Cafe is closing in Danville Livery. According to a sign in the window a new acai cafe is set to open here with new owners and a new name. Stay tuned…
Danville Livery
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Acai-Me Superfoods Cafe is closing in Danville Livery. According to a sign in the window a new acai cafe is set to open here with new owners and a new name. Stay tuned…
Trees, Guilds & Food Forests, and Options for Applying Them:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, February 17th, 2018
9:30am – 12:00pm | $40Purpose: 1. Learn how to identify which plants are needed, and then place plants so that they help each other grow for increased yield, soil health and less work for the gardener.
2. Learn how to build structures such as herb spirals, keyhole beds or mandala beds to incorporate guilds.
Participants will be able to: identify 6 critical functions of trees and how to use them in the garden; what types of trees and plants to use for desired functions; what to plant around trees; how to build high-density planting structures.
Drop-ins are welcome for any date; you DO NOT need to take the entire series.
The Veranda, Concord
SoCal-based Broth Shabu Shabu is coming to the recently opened Veranda shopping center in Concord right near the IMAX movie theater. Check out their menu here. I haven’t had shabu shabu in a long time so I look forward to checking this place out!
From a PR:
Broth Shabu Shabu features an outstanding traditional Japanese menu of “all you can eat” shabu-shabu, with an upscale and cozy atmosphere. It serves a large selection of freshly-prepared ingredients including meat, seafood, oden, noodles and vegetables.
422 Hartz Ave, Danville
Presence Fine Gifts and Collectibles, located on Hartz Ave. in Danville, is closing. They have been in business for over 40 years.
Arts & Craft Beer – with a side of mustard!
Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Drive
Saturday, February 24th, 2018
4:00 – 6:00pm | $7Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of art activities and learn how to make your own mustard. Complimentary refreshments will be served, including beer tasting from Walnut Creek-based Calicraft Brewing. The entire family can hang out, see Ned Kahn’s Seed Vortex exhibition, enjoy refreshments, and make something cool!
Art activities for all ages: Make a fun multi-media artwork with mustard seeds and explore the convergence of art and science with Spirograph drawings.
Mustard making: Learn how to make your own mustard from Chef Jacob Croom (Tartine Manufactory, Kronnerburger, Salesforce) and Baker Jaren Wilkinson (Tartine Manufactory & Bakery, Pain Bakery). There will be drop-in stations to mix your own mustard to take home. The mustard-making process takes approximately 20
minutes and will be happening through the length of the event while supplies last.
398 Hartz Ave, Danville
Late last year we learned that Starbucks would be expanding where Consignit Couture used to be on Hartz Ave. in Danville to become a Starbucks Reserve and the original location is now closed as the two spots are combined. Find out more about the Starbucks Reserve concept here.
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that We Olive was closing in downtown Walnut Creek and later this month the toy store Five Little Monkeys will be moving next door into this location. Check out their selection here.
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, January 26th – Saturday, February 24th, 2018Ray’s swum his way to the eve of the Olympic trials. Pressure builds as he confronts the lure of a deal with Speedo, the perils of family, and the unforgiving weight of success. A sharp and stylish play about swimming, survival of the fittest, and the American dream of a level playing field – or of leveling the field yourself.
Orinda Theatre Square
The Intuitive Writing Project, an an educational writing program for girls which opened a few years ago in Orinda Theatre Square has closed. According to the owner they are temporarily operating out in Moraga but “it’s possible that we will always be mobile, as this will allow us to serve girls throughout the Bay Area, from San Ramon to Marin and from Oakland to SF.” Check for updates on their website here.
Crow Canyon Commons, San Ramon
Pizza My Heart opened recently in the Crow Canyon Commons shopping center in San Ramon where zpizza used to be. Check out their menu here.
