3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Mika’s Japanese Cuisine closed in Walnut Creek and now another Japanese restaurant called Kama Sushi has reopened in this location. Check out their moriawase combo menu below. In addition to sushi dishes they also have a separate vegetarian menu featuring dishes such as agedashi tofu, nasu miso, vegetarian nigiri, and salads.
114 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Pegasus Bike Works has closed in Danville after 14 years but it looks like it will be reopening in a new location outside Danville. Stay tuned…
From their website:
Before we go, we would like to thank all of you that supported us, and hope you continue to do so in the next evolution of the shop!! It may be a little bit of a drive, but I assure you it will be worth it!
Julia Morgan Theatre
2640 College Ave, Berkeley
Thursday, March 24th – Sunday, April 17th, 2016The hilariously morbid family is back in a brand new story! The daughter – Wednesday – has done the scariest thing imaginable, she’s grown up! She’s also fallen in love and wants her family to be “normal” for one night to impress her new boyfriend’s parents.
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice | Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa | Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams
Director/Choreographer KIMBERLY DOOLEY | Music Director MICHAEL PATRICK WILES
2914 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word about the sandwich shop Jimmy John’s opening a new location in the former Quiznos spot on N. Main St. in Walnut Creek. Last year we learned about Jimmy John’s opening in Oak Grove Plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here.
This week we learned that the Peruvian restaurant Limon Rotisserie will be coming to downtown Walnut Creek by fall, and ROOFTOP restaurant will be opening next month and after I checked out their menus I’m excited to try out some new dishes such as Limon’s slow roasted rotisserie chicken. At home these days I’m enjoying spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner. What’s your favorite meal?
Zep Live! The Led Zeppelin Concert Experience:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, March 26th, 2016
7:30pmExperience the ultimate rock tribute to Led Zeppelin in this live musical performance starring ‘Zeppelin Live,’ (Formerly ‘Heartbreaker’) the West Coast’s most spectacular Led Zeppelin Tribute Show.
1110 Concord Ave, Concord
Blaze Pizza, the pizzeria backed by basketball star LeBron James, is expanding like crazy with a new location opening soon in Concord in the new development that replaced the old Peppermill restaurant on Concord Ave. This development is also home to Habit Burger Grill and Noodles & Company. Focusing on fresh ingredients and customized pies, find out what they offer on their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
As you’re strolling down Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, you may pass by this colorful new NYX Cosmetics store with a big NYX Cosmetics sign right above the door and colorful window coverings. How many of you attempted to open the door only to find it locked? You have to read the sign carefully where it states “next to Macy’s”. Only then do you realize that a smaller, slate-colored NYX Cosmetics shop opened next to Macy’s. In fact, they opened a couple of weeks ago.
Razor Train, Cosmic Mercy & Luminous Newts Live:
Vinnie’s Bar & Grill
2045 Mt. Diablo St, Concord
Saturday, March 26th, 2016
9:00pm | $10A night of adventurous music at Vinnie’s!
9 p.m.
LUMINOUS NEWTS plays pop & rock originals that bring to mind Steely Dan at one moment, “a cross between Sandy Denny and Genesis” at the next. “Excellent songcraft … extremely original.” – Exposé Online10 p.m.
The music of COSMIC MERCY is a cosmic soup of rock, fusion, fat grooves, blues & harmony with something to say. Influences range from Stevie Ray Vaughan to Pink Floyd and King Crimson!11 PM:
RAZOR TRAIN is a kickass hard rock band in the tradition of The White Stripes, Green Day, Joan Jett, the Ramones, Black Sabbath & Blue Oyster Cult. Rock ’til you’re raw!Ages 21+
1500 Mt Diablo Blvd. (3rd floor), Walnut Creek
Last May we learned about a new restaurant featuring seasonal, American cuisine called ROOFTOP that would be opening on the third floor of the new development at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek and they plan on opening next month in April according to their Facebook page. On their website if you scroll around you can get a preview of their menu featuring dishes such as, “banana leaf wrapped black cod, cilantro, kaffir lime” and “grilled short ribs, spicy slaw, hoisin”. There will also be a raw bar as well as hand-crafted cocktails and select wines. The executive chef is Justine Kelly, who competed on Iron Chef and was the Chef de Cuisine at the San Francisco restaurant The Slanted Door.
From their website:
Whether enjoying sunset vistas or star-filled nights, Rooftop offers a stunning backdrop for enjoying world-class cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and carefully selected wines while soaking up unparalleled views of Mt. Diablo. Rooftop is an alluring lounge and outdoor terrace in the center of downtown Walnut Creek, featuring several dining areas surrounded by reclaimed brick, water features, and a lush living wall.
Food and drinks at Rooftop are as distinctive as the space itself. Chef/partner Justine Kelly delivers ingredient-driven, new American classic interpretations prepared using only the freshest ingredients- herbs often plucked from the living wall itself. With its retractable rooftop, fans, mister and extensive heating system- Rain or Shine Rooftop truly is an all season destination.
Located on the second floor of this development is the Spanish pintxos and tapas restaurant Teleferic Barcelona which we had a preview of in January. On the first floor is the clothing store Vineyard Vines and soon to open pizzeria Slice House.