Holiday Boutique to Benefit New Day for Children:
St. Mary’s College, Dryden Hall
1928 St. Mary’s Rd, Moraga
Saturday, November 18th, 2017
10:00am – 3:00pm | FreeThe holidays are coming! Come shop for unique gifts from one of a kind vendors and support a great cause at the same time! Gift wrap station! RAFFLE including Warriors tickets, Amazon gift cards, gift baskets, and more!!
1529 Locust St, Walnut Creek
We’ve been been anticipating the opening of Oke Poke in downtown Walnut Creek since March and according to their Facebook page they are expecting to open sometime this month. As you can see their signage is now up. Check out their menu here.
1677 North Main St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this week we learned from Diablo Dish that a new restaurant and bar featuring country cuisine called Bourbon Highway will be opening later this month where Library on the Main used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. The 6,000 sf, two-story space will offer plenty of outdoor seating. Stay tuned…
From a press release:
Walking distance from all the downtown nightlife, Bourbon Highway will bring fun country and Americana vibes to a city that aches for it. Nowhere among the many restaurants of Walnut Creek can one find anything like what Bourbon Highway will offer. The owners envision country music, upbeat energy, games, and a top-notch menu. It is a destination not only for eating, but also to enjoy before or after dinner for a good time.
Chef Noah Larson hails from great Bay Area restaurants such as A Cote in Rockridge, Belli Osteria in Berkeley, and is a co-chef at Rooftop in Walnut Creek. His passion for good food comes through thick in his down-to-earth, farm-to-table cuisine.
Chef Larson has created a mouthwatering menu of true Southern cuisine. What you’ll find at Bourbon Highway is comfort food pushed out of its comfort zone – upscale southern grub that will raise the bar and satisfy its guests’ deepest cravings.
To complement the delicious food, Bourbon Highway will serve artisanal signature drinks, wine, and craft
beer. Look for classic Texas teas, and cocktails that feature top shelf Bourbon and Whiskeys.
The venue, designed in-style by Jackson Santos of Sasa and Rooftop, provides a warm atmosphere flanked with reclaimed wood and a rich color palette. Great country music amplifies the warm country ambience. Dotted with games like ping-pong and corn hole, Bourbon Highway promises to be the best place in town for games. Whether it’s watching the Warriors on the big screen, or playing a heated game of corn hole outside over beers, the entertainment in Bourbon Highway will not disappoint in delivering a fun night out.
Jimmy Dillon, The Quitters & More Playing:
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, November 10th, 2017
6:30 PM | $15 – $20 suggested“It’s a big guitar extravaganza night at Mighty Fine Guitars, with bluesman and historian Jimmy Dillon, rock photographer extraordinaire Jay Blakesberg and The Quitters – Yours Truly [Stevie Coyle] and Glenn Houston (late of Houston Jones).”
Walnut Creek on Ice at Civic Park is back for another winter season beginning November 10th through January 15th. Check out the various ice skating academy classes here. Pricing is either $12 or $15 depending on the day/time. There is no kid pricing but glider rentals are available for $5 per half hour. More details on their website here.
From the Facebook Ice Winter Festival event page:
November 11, Saturday at 11 AM – 1 PM Come celebrate the opening of Walnut Creek on Ice’s 13th season! Free admission/skates for the first 250 guests; $5 admission until 5pm. Entertainment includes skating performances, face painting, balloon artist & more!
145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
A new popup shop featuring gifts, baby, home goods and more called Lemon will be open from November 15th through December 31st on Prospect Ave. in Danville where Edge Boutique used to be. Check out their Instagram page here.
Bedford Gallery
1601 Civic Drive
Saturday, December 2nd – Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
10:00am – 4:00pm | FreeEach year, Bedford Gallery brings together local makers and designers producing the finest handmade crafts, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, home goods, artisanal foods, clothing, and more for a two-day festival nestled inside an exhibition of contemporary art. Bg Craft Fest has become an annual tradition for Bay Area shoppers looking to find unique gifts for the whole family.
3287 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The Park Bistro & Bar, featuring modern American fare with a French twist, is located within the recently renovated Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa in Lafayette and they recently came out with a new fall/winter menu which you can check out here. I had a chance to try the heirloom beet salad, pressed Mary’s chicken and braised short rib which tasted excellent. To top it off, there is free self-service parking in their underground garage as well as a free valet for diners. I don’t know how many times I’ve driven by without realizing they had free parking!
