Best wishes for a happy new year! Enjoy New Year’s Eve tonight with friends and family!
1813 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
A couple of weeks ago we learned that Yalla Mediterranean opened its first restaurant in downtown Pleasant Hill and their next location to open is in Walnut Creek in Ygnacio Plaza expected late February. You may have noticed that both these locations previously were Daphne’s Greek Cafe; that’s because Yalla bought Daphne’s and is totally revamping everything from the ground up. Check out their menu here.
2260 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
The gym 9 Round 30 Min Kickbox Fitness opened in the Nob Hill Shopping Center in Walnut Creek back in March. They offer unlimited 30 minute kickboxing workout classes throughout the day for a flat monthly fee.
From their website:
9Round is a specialized fitness center dedicated to serving clients who want a unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers traditional “old school” boxing and kickboxing fitness programs that incorporate functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of 9 challenging workout stations developed by a professional fighter. 9Round delivers total body results in a quick and convenient 30 minute workout with no class times and a trainer with you every step of the way. – See more at: http://www.9round.com/workout.php#sthash.RKRzHDah.dpuf
Alma Park, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending:
I noticed that 1 of 2 giant oak trees in alma park that has been protected for years has blown over (I think during the past big storm). It is surrounded by caution tape and I would assume scheduled to be chopped up. It is a shame.
2991 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
Yesterday we learned that Alexander Kat Furniture will be closing soon in the Encina Grande shopping center off Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek and right next door Papa Murphy’s Pizza has already closed. According to a sign in the window they are trying to relocate to the Country Wood Shopping Center (also in Walnut Creek) but are “still waiting on a space that meets both the center and our needs”.
1009 Oak Hill Rd, Lafayette
A bit late with this but the furniture, accessories, and gift shop Indigo & Poppy Fine California Living opened over the summer in Lafayette. They also offer interior design services. Check out their Facebook page here.
From their website:
Indigo & Poppy sees the beauty in every room. We believe that joy can be found in any well-chosen object—a print with a sense of history, a sofa that invites the best conversations, or a French vase that begs to be filled to the brim with native blooms. Indigo & Poppy weaves beautiful details together to create California elegance…Fresh and Distinctive.
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, December 31st, 2014
5:30, 6:00, 8:00, 8:30 | $55Menu
Calamari Antipasti
salami, olives, pickled vegetables
balsamic syrupAcme Levain
Iceberg & Local Albacore Confit Salad
roasted red pepper, lemon-oregano dressingLocal Dungeness Crab
chilled, regatta fries, coleslaw
cocktail sauce, and lemon aioliTriple TCHO Chocolate Brownie
warm peanut butter-caramel sauce
vanilla bean ice cream
roasted salted peanuts
Although this blog initially focused on Walnut Creek and Lafayette it covers nearby cities as well such as Pleasant Hill, Danville, Concord, Lamorinda and more so the tagline, “Walnut Creek – Lafayette & Beyond” seems too WC/Lafayette centric. I’ve been thinking about trying a new tagline but haven’t come up with anything besides “Neighborhood Blog”. “East Bay Neighborhood Blog” seems too broad so I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for a tagline for this blog to please let me know in the comments or email me at adam [at] beyondthecreek.com Thanks for any suggestions!
1632 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that Kaffa Cafe opened in downtown Walnut Creek next to City Hall and now a new cafe featuring roti buns, tapioca milk tea, gelato as well as coffee etc has recently opened at this location. I believe this may be the only place in downtown Walnut Creek that offers roti buns. They offer plain ones, ones covered in chocolate with butter inside, and can even have them add a scoop of gelato inside. I tried a plain one and it was really good; glad the dining choices are increasing around here. A note inside states that you get “30% off your entire order” to January 10th. Check out the menus below.
Photos of the menus after the jump…
