1847 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Oakland-based Cajun/Creole restaurant Rockin Crawfish is opening in a new location this month in the Park ‘N’ Shop on Willow Pass Rd. in Concord (right behind McDonald’s) according to their Facebook page. Check out their Oakland menu here.
From their website:
Our delicious seafood has a uniquely Cajun flavor that we know you will love. We also offer a full line of beverages including both Domestic and Imported Beers, Sake, or delicious Sakitinis served with your choice of fruit from lychees to mango or peach.
For starters we offer an appetizer list that is sure to have something you’re craving. Choose from Cajun chili cheese fries or Buffalo wings to seafood gumbo or oysters on the half shell, but remember to save room for your main course!
On our menu you will find great Cajun seafood offerings including crawfish, crab, shrimp, clams and oysters, and for families we’ve included some kid friendly items as well, like chicken strips with fries. Add your choice of sides, including rice, potatoes or corn, and your dinner is complete. And dPark ‘N’ Shopon’t think we’ve forgotten about desert – you will love our fried Oreos with strawberries and ice cream.
Last November when the Heather Farm all abilities playground opened in Walnut Creek I posted about the popularity of the “climbing” hills that were used to slide down with cardboard boxes and pointed out the danger of hitting one of the boulders placed right near the hills. Based on a recent visit it looks like a few of the boulders have been removed which should improve the safety as kids slide down.
Of all the playgrounds this is my favorite one, lots to do!
An Evening with Author Laurie R. King:
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, March 5th, 2015
7:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeWith nearly three million copies in print, New York Times bestselling author Laurie R. Kings award-winning Mary Russell/Sherlock Holmes series is one of the most successful detective series in history. Winner of the Edgar, the Nero, the Macavity and the John Creasey Awards, shes celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic, time and again. In Kings highly anticipated new suspense mystery, Dreaming Spies, detectives Russell and Holmes navigate the exquisite yet perilous royal hallways of a politically unstable Japan and are confronted with an old acquaintance in Oxford whose rare skills may surpass their own.
15 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Last October we learned that an extension to Jack’s Restaurant and Bar would be added next to their downtown Pleasant Hill location and construction has now begun on the bar to be called Jack’s Taps. Look for an opening in, late spring/early summer. They will feature, “20 beers on tap, mostly locale and west coast breweries. plus a unique bottle selection.”
Thanks to @josephconrad_ for tweeting these “labor dispute demonstration” photos at Restoration Hardware and Uniqlo in downtown Walnut Creek yesterday.
1357 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last June we learned that The Beauty Source opened in downtown Walnut Creek and it looks like it’s being replaced with a blow dry bar called Hair Heroes Salon. Check out their website here.
Walnut Creek First Wednesdays:
Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015
5:00pm – 8:00pm | Free* Live music provided by the band, Locust & Main,
playing popular music from the 1960s to today
* Irish Step Dancers from the Dillon Magh Adahir
Academy of Walnut Creek
* Street Performers
* Live pottery demonstration provided
by Civic Arts EducationFood Trucks:
Yummi BBQ
Canasta Kitchen
Cevich & Co
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
The burger restaurant Eureka! is coming soon to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord according to a sign in one of the newly built sections across the street from where Ike’s will be. Check out their Berkeley menu here. Has anyone been to their Berkeley location? What dishes do you recommend?
They also offer craft brews and a bourbon bar. From their website:
Discover the renaissance of American craft brewing and small batch distillation in our uniquely 100% America beer and bourbon bar. Eureka! features rare, innovative and ultra-premium craft beer and whiskey handmade by our nation’s best artisans. To celebrate this quintessential American tradition our classic cocktail selection is derived from all natural liqueurs, fresh fruits and a full-bar.
1531 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The last we heard about the new gym Orangetheory Fitness in downtown Walnut Creek was that they were aiming for a February opening but that has now been pushed back to mid April. According to an employee this is a firm opening date so get ready for some heart rate monitoring workouts next month.