250 Buskirk Ave, Pleasant Hill
Last week we learned that Office Depot is closing in Pleasant Hill and now, thanks to a reader for pointing out this Contra Costa Times article that Total Wine & More will be opening in this location. Their nearest location right now is in Fremont. Check out their website here.
The Round Up
3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, March 26th, 2016
8:30 PM | $10 (minimum donation)Notes4Hope presents Toree McGee at the legendary Round Up in Lafayette @ 8:30pm.
1419 Moraga Way, Moraga
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Terzetto Cuisine has closed in the Safeway shopping center in Moraga.
1250 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek
The Arroyo Residences apartment complex is almost finished in Walnut Creek and has begun accepting pre-leasing applications. Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments will be available on 6 floors. Check out their floor plans here. Among the amenities there will be a pool, spa, “cedar-lined dry sauna”, fire pits, a zen garden and more. Check out all the amenities here.
Big Room Theater at Mighty Fine Guitars
81 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Friday, March 25th, 2016
8:00 PM | $15 – $20Takoma Records was the font from which many of today’s finegrstylers sprang. And tonight we’ll feature three of these legendary cats. Rick Ruskin, Toulouse Engelhardt and Peter Lang!
This milestone performance will feature three of the finest finger style guitar masters: Peter Lang, Rick Ruskin and Toulouse Engelhardt along with “Special Guest” Micheal Wohl .The performance is sponsored by Fretboard Journal and Acoustic Guitar Magazine! Peter Lang, Rick Ruskin and Toulouse Engelhardt were original members of the legendary “Takoma 7” along with Leo Kottke and Robbie Basho and were hand picked by the late John Fahey to record for his cult label, Takoma Records and their affiliates back in the years.
1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek
San Francisco-based Peruvian restaurant Limon Rotisserie is coming to downtown Walnut Creek and according to the owner are “hoping to open by the end of August“. They will be located where Inge’s Footwear used to be on Locust St. Check out their food menu here and drinks menu here. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. I look forward to trying their free-range, open flame slow roasted rotisserie chicken!
From their website:
Executive Chef Martin Castillo has created Limon’s inspiring and culture blending dishes. This innovating Peruvian restaurant consolidated itself as a trendy destination for diners. In the spirit of perseverance, Chef Castillo along with his brothers Antonio and Eduardo all used this experience to learn, grow, and expand. Only a few years later, the well-established Limon Rotisserie became huge success for the Castillo brothers. The ambiance is as energetic as its menu, featuring an upscale setting with a modern flare. The bright colors represent a quintessential Peruvian hue while the Latin lounge music engages you soul to complete the experience. Under Castillo’s direction, Limon has been featured in numerous magazines, both national and international television channels. It has been voted as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in San Francisco for numerous years, 2002-2007 and again in 2009.
1401 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The women’s clothing store Chico’s is closing in downtown Walnut Creek on May 24th after 15 years. Although they are located next to Neiman Marcus and P.F. Chang’s in Broadway Plaza, this spot is not part of Broadway Plaza. Their nearby Lafayette and Danville locations will remain open.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
The Encina Grande shopping center on Ygnacio Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek is getting a big makeover with Whole Foods replacing Safeway in a completely new building, and Walgreens relocating into a spot on the other side, and construction continues on the other end where Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria is located and as the signs show, they are open for business. Check out their pizza menu here.
I recently read a New York Times article about BART tweeting honest answers to complaints about overcrowded trains, delays etc. Do you feel BART has become more crowded compared to a few years ago? Or is it about the same?
From the article:
The account responded promptly to users, explaining that the system was operating far beyond its capacity, that a significant amount of rail had to be replaced and that the windows of time available to conduct track maintenance simply were not long enough to be effective.
Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, March 19th, 20161:30PM – History of the World:Part 1 (1981) – Mel Brooks brings his one-of-a-kind comic touch to the history of mankind covering events from the Old Testament to the French Revolution in a series of episodic comedy vignettes. Starring Mel Brooks, Gregory Hines, Dom Deluise, Madeline Kahn, Harvey Korman and Cloris Leachman, Rated R
3:30PM – High Anxiety (1977) – Mel Brooks parody of Alfred Hitchcock films. Starring Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman and Dick Van Patten. Filmed throughout San Francisco. Rated PG
5:30PM – Spaceballs (1987) – Planet Spaceball’s President Skroob sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal planet Druidia’s supply of air to replenish their own, and only Lone Starr can stop them. Starring Mel Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman and Daphne. Rate PG-13
7:30 PM – Blazing Saddles (1974) – To ruin a western town, a corrupt political boss appoints a black sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary. Starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilderm Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn and Mel Brooks. Rated R
All Day Pass to see all movies is $25. Individual Movie Tickets are $10 each
