Beyond the Creek

Boca Pizzeria Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

March 9, 2015 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for pointing out this SF Business Times article that mentioned Boca Pizzeria is planning on opening a third location in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek after the renovation is completed. Check out Boca’s lunch/dinner menu here. This will bring the total pizza restaurants near the Broadway Plaza area to three along with soon-to-open Project Pie and California Pizza Kitchen. Nice to see some new pizza options over there!

From their website:

Boca Pizzeria is an Italian inspired Pizzeria utilizing the abundance of Northern California’s seasonal ingredients, while showcasing local micro breweries and wine country’s boutique varietals. Boca Pizzeria has always been our little neighborhood gem we had in mind for years, where we can dine with our friends, family and loved ones.

Our pizzas are authentic Neapolitan style, which cooks for no more than 2 minutes in a 900 degree Italian wood burning oven, is made from double milled 00 Caputo flour. Our sauce is made of the finest San Marzano tomatoes imported from Italy. We make house-made mozzarella cheese daily.

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New Design for BtCreek

March 9, 2015 10:00 am

I finally got around to completing a revamped design with a new background header, cleaner logo, new tagline and different overall theme. Overall it should still function the same as always. Thanks to those who provided feedback. One of the suggested taglines was “From Fish Ranch to the Foothills” which I changed to “From the Caldecott to the Diablo Foothills”. If anyone is encountering any problems or has suggestions on how to improve the new design please add a comment or email me at adam [at] beyondthecreek.com thanks!

New Design:

Old Design:

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Supercuts Hair Salon Coming to Orinda

March 9, 2015 8:30 am

Moraga Way, Orinda

Supercuts hair salon is coming to Orinda across from the burger restaurant Nations on Moraga Way.

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Vincent Price Day at New Rheem Theatre on Mar. 7th in Moraga

March 6, 2015 4:30 pm

Vincent Price Day:

New Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, March 7th, 2015

Mark your calendar for Saturday March 7 for an all day event celebrating the career of actor Vincent Price to be held at the Rheem Theartre in Moraga. The program includes some of Price’s most popular films, a lecture by Reel to Real hosts Derek Zemrak and Leonard Pirkle, wine and appetizers and his induction into the Classic Film Hall of Fame. Individual movie tickets are $8. All Day Pass is $50 and includes all events: Films, the lecture, and the Classic Film Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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Fuego Tequila Grill Opening in Downtown Walnut Creek

March 6, 2015 11:30 am

1359 Locust Street, Walnut Creek

Back in January we learned that Taqueria Mexican Grill would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now closed as work begins on a new Mexican restaurant called Fuego Tequila Grill. Stay tuned…

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Friday Question of the Day – Favorite Hot Dog Place

March 6, 2015 8:30 am

Last week I passed by the Hot Dog Palace across from Todos Santos Plaza in Concord which reminded me of last week’s sign of the day and now I have an urge to eat a great hot dog. What’s your favorite hot dog or sausage place?

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A Night of Comedy at Orinda Theatre Square on Mar. 6th

March 5, 2015 4:30 pm

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Rockin Crawfish Opening Mid March in Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord

March 5, 2015 11:30 am

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.

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Danger Alert Revisited – Heather Farm Park “Climbing” Hills in Walnut Creek

March 5, 2015 8:30 am

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!

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An Evening with Author Laurie R. King at Lafayette Library on Mar. 5th

March 4, 2015 4:30 pm

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 | Free

With 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.

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