Beyond the Creek

Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches Opens in Lafayette

April 19, 2017 11:30 am

Lafayette Mercantile

Last year we learned that the Seattle-based restaurant Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches would be opening in Lafayette where La Boulange Cafe used to be and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I had an opportunity to try their Grass-Fed Steak & Bleu cheese sandwich, made with grass-fed tri-tip steak, pt. reyes farmstead bleu, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli & greens To me the pungent blue cheese really pulled everything together which made for one tasty sandwich. With their organic farm located in nearby Discovery Bay and a focus on fresh, seasonal cuisine, I look forward to trying out other salads, soups and sandwiches as summer approaches!

Plenty more photos including the steak sandwich after the jump…

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lucy Activewear Closing April 23rd in Danville

April 19, 2017 8:30 am

402 Railroad Ave, Danville

The activewear clothing store lucy will be closing its doors for good on April 23rd in Danville. An employee there mentioned that all lucy stores will be closing by the end of the year and be merged into North Face. Both stores are owned by the VF Corporation.

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Moraga Triathlon on April 22nd

April 18, 2017 4:30 pm

Moraga Triathlon:

Campolindo High School
300 Moraga Rd, Moraga
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017

Please note that only pre-registered participants will be seeded according to swim time, “day-of” registrants will be seeded last regardless of time.

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Preview of Impulse Room in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 18, 2017 11:30 am

1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek

Impulse Room, a new jazz club that we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek is finally getting ready to open officially next Wednesday on April 26th (Groove Dragon) and is hosting a couple of Facebook-invite parties this Thursday (Sophisticated Ladies ) and Friday (Negative Press Project). If interested in attending one of these events go to their Facebook page here and reply to their post from April 15th with the details.

The inside features a wine and beer bar towards the front with a piano and performance area on the other side. On Dance Saturdays the floor will be open for dancing to jazz, as well as “upbeat blues, Swing, and modern jazz”. Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays will feature live jazz inspired music. There is a complimentary buffet from 5:30 to 7pm. To find out all the details including the dress code and cover charge etc. check out their About page here.

This looks like it’s going to be a great addition to the downtown Walnut Creek nightlife scene. I look forward to listening to live jazz music here soon! Don’t forget to check out more photos after the jump.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Apple Opening in New Broadway Plaza Spot in Walnut Creek

April 18, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The writing has been on the wall for a while now that Apple would be relocating from their location next to Tiffany in downtown Walnut Creek to Broadway Plaza ever since we learned of a new building with glass walls that was proposed last year where California Pizza Kitchen, Starbucks, Tesla and Yogasmoga used to be. The Broadway Plaza directory now lists the Apple Store as a new addition so it’s official. Apple is relocating to Broadway Plaza in a brand new building! With Amazon opening in the fall I’m glad to see some tech focused stores opening here.

Note, you can actually see the current Apple store in the background of the above photo so they won’t be moving far.

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Orinda Restaurant Tour on May 2nd in Orinda Theatre District

April 17, 2017 4:30 pm

Orinda Restaurant Tour:

Orinda Theatre District
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
5:30 – 8:30pm | $40

Wine and Dine Orinda style this year on May 2nd and discover 16+ unique restaurants in and around Theater Square, downtown Orinda. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will end around 8:30 p.m.

The Tour will feature classic favorite Orinda restaurants such as Casa Orinda or Shelby’s, recent successful addition like Fourth Bore or Taverna Pellegrini, and brand new hip spots like Wild Magnolia and Genuine Goodness. This is an opportunity to discover the quality and innovation of this gem of the East Bay.

The first half hour will be dedicated to will-call, appetizers with a free glass of wine from the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association, one of the latest approved AVA (American Viticultural Area) of the East Bay. Live music will resonate throughout the whole area, artists and local merchants will all be present.

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Tonli Kitchen Opening in Walnut Creek across from Pleasant Hill BART Station

April 17, 2017 11:30 am

7011 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek

From the owners of the food truck Tonli Dumpling House, a new restaurant called Tonli Kitchen is planning on opening right across from the Pleasant Hill BART station on the border of Walnut Creek at the Avalon apartment complex. To get an idea of what they offer check out the Tonli Dumpling menu here. Follow them on Twitter here.

From the Roaming Hunger website:

Tonli Dumpling brings you classic Japanese street food. Authentic Japanese flavor thrives in dumplings, gyoza, ramen and Japanese curry. You’ll be saying Arigatō after you try Tonli Dumpling!

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Photos from 2017 Tax March in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 17, 2017 10:00 am

Although not as big as the Women’s March from earlier this year, there was plenty of honking and signs at the four corners of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek this past Saturday as people participating in the Tax March demanded President Trump release his tax returns. Check out more photos of the march after the jump.

More photos after the jump…

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Old Navy Opens in Broadway Plaza

April 17, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last September we learned that Old Navy would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now opened across from GAP. I believe this is the first time Old Navy has opened anywhere in Walnut Creek.

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Together: A Group Exhibition Featuring Artists of Treat Studios in San Francisco on April 15th

April 14, 2017 5:55 pm

Together: A Group Exhibition Featuring Artists of Treat Studios:

Heron Arts
7 Heron St, San Francisco
Saturday, April 15th, 2017
3:00 – 8:00pm | Free (RSVP)

Heron Arts is excited to announce its upcoming group exhibition comprised of artists who work in the Treat Ave studios in San Francisco’s Mission district. The history of the Heinzer building laid the groundwork for its becoming a vessel of creativity and expression, its primary use today. The artists who fill the building vary in medium – from printmaking to painting, software development to textiles, and even a music label. This show will feature all new works from current studio mates. The opening exhibition will have live performances from local bands Cool Ghouls, The She’s, Joseph Childress Band, Diko and Grace Sings Sludge. In addition, there will be live printing by studio mate and master printer Paul Mullowney, and a photobooth by Glass Coat Photo Booth. The opening reception is on Saturday, April 15th from 3-8pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be open until April 28th, by appointment only.

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