Beyond the Creek

Amphora Opening Late October in Downtown Lafayette

October 15, 2014 11:30 am

7 Fiesta Ln, Lafayette

Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora that we learned would be opening next to the Cooperage in downtown Lafayette is planning to open in late October. In addition to offering extra virgin olive oil, infused olive oils and balsamic vinegar from around the world, this Lafayette location will also feature small bites such as hummus, salads, and popcorn to highlight the various olive oils and balsamic vinegar they will be offering. As you can see in the photo above there will be outdoor tables in front as well as seating inside to enjoy these small bites. Note that the patio furniture will change from the current design.

Check out their website here. Below are the canisters used for their balsamic vinegar. Stay tuned for more updates…

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Walnut Creek Transit Village Parking Garage Final Review

October 15, 2014 8:30 am

The first phase of the Walnut Creek Transit Center at the Walnut Creek BART station is going for their final design review this evening and here are the renderings of how it will look. This is for the parking garage only; phases 2 and 3 will involve residential apartments and commercial space. Check out the renderings from over two years ago.

From the Design Review report:

Phase 1 includes a five-level multimodal center intended to provide replacement
automobile parking for BART users, a fifteen-bay bus terminal for local and regional bus routes, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and an accessible drop and ride lane. Phase 1 also includes a 2,000 square foot ground floor office intended for use the BART Police Department. The garage includes 878 parking spaces of which 850 are 1:1 replacement parking for the anticipated loss of all existing surface parking spaces at the BART Station. In addition, there are 8 spaces for the office space and 20 additional spaces…

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Living with Coyotes at Lindsay Wildlife Museum this Thursday in Walnut Creek

October 14, 2014 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user Don McCullough

Living with Coyotes:

Lindsay Wildlife Museum
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Thursday, October 16th, 2014
7:00pm – 8:30pm | $15

What: Camilla Fox, founder and executive director of Project Coyote, headlines Lindsay Wildlife Museum’s ‘Coyotes In Our Midst; Learning to Live with North America’s Native Song Dog’ with an engaging, inspiring presentation about the remarkable adaptability and resiliency of this successful predator and the challenges and opportunities they provide to urban communities. Learn about the fascinating world of Canis Latrans and their keen intelligence, amazing resourcefulness, and importance in many ecosystems.

Where: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek, adjacent to Larkey Park.

When: Thursday, October 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $10/members, $15/non-members; pre-register at http://wildlife-museum.org/cart/registration/4043 or buy tickets at the door. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. Free parking.

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Ramen Hiroshi Opening Beginning of November in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 14, 2014 11:30 am

1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

A new ramen and yakitori restaurant called Ramen Hiroshi will be opening the beginning of November in downtown Walnut Creek where 310 Eatery used to be on Bonanza St. Since they don’t have their alcohol license yet they’re starting with ramen initially with plans to add yakitori later on. The owner mentioned one of my favorite South Bay ramen spots Orenchi from Santa Clara so I’m very hopeful!

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Athleta Opening Oct. 21st in Broadway Plaza

October 14, 2014 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza

Last month we learned that the women’s sports clothing store Athleta would be opening next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and the signage is up now and they will be opening on October 21st. Athleta is owned by GAP.

Considering that the previous store Bracciale closed only a couple of weeks ago I think this is the fastest I’ve ever seen a new store open up!

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Happy Holiday

October 13, 2014 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user mdgovpics

For those with the day off today, enjoy!

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100 Places, 100 Faces – Community Art Project at Walnut Creek Library on Oct. 11th

October 10, 2014 4:30 pm

100 Places, 100 Faces – Community Art Project:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N Broadway, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 11th, 2014
10:00am – 12:00pm | Free

In honor of Walnut Creek’s 100^th anniversary, the Walnut Creek Downtown Library is inviting community members to participate in our “100 Places, 100 Faces (100 Years of Walnut Creek)” art project – a large poster mural that the library will display for several weeks. Participants can provide us with a copy of a favorite photo; one of historical significance to them. It can be a picture of family, friends or neighbors; or a favorite local hang out or historic spot from Walnut Creek’s past. Participants can bring their photos the day of the event; or drop them off, mail or email them ahead of time. Those without a photo can participate in the creation of art work and the assembly of the mural. (NOTE: photos are not returnable and should be copies not originals. Contributors must sign a release form granting the library permission to use their image, artwork, or likeness.)

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Livermore Cyclery Opening Soon in Alamo

October 10, 2014 11:30 am

Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above from the Alamo Plaza Shopping Center. According to the Livermore Cyclery Facebook page this location is expected to open in a “few more weeks”. This will be their third location after Livermore and Dublin.

From their website:

Livermore Cyclery is a family-owned bicycle shop in the San Francisco Bay Area, with stores in both Livermore and Dublin, California. Livermore Cyclery maintains a large selection of high quality inventory, emphasizes customer service with precise fittings, and has a large service department staffed by extremely knowledgeable mechanics.

Founded by cyclist and mechanic Steve Howard, Livermore Cyclery has now employed four generations of the Howard family. Livermore Cyclery’s first location opened for business in 1976 in downtown Livermore, followed by a second location in Dublin which opened for business in 1994.

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Friday Question of the Day – Are you Worried about Ebola?

October 10, 2014 8:30 am

Photo by Flickr user mediciconlafrica

With news that Ebola has been spreading around the world, including the US, and John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek installing Ebola warning signs, I’ve been wondering how things are going to pan out. Are you worried that Ebola will spread to the East Bay or will this peter out over time?

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Contra Costa Sustainability & Green Building Awards Gala in Concord on Oct. 15th

October 9, 2014 4:30 pm

Contra Costa Sustainability & Green Building Awards Gala:

Concord Hilton
1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
6:00pm – 9:00pm | $50

Get your green on at this fun and inspiring event celebrating local individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to a healthy environment. Enjoy local food, wine and beer at a reception on the Hilton Concord’s beautiful patio with live music and a silent auction, followed by the presentation of awards by special guest John Sasaki of KTVU News, and Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia and CA Senator Mark DeSaulnier.

New this year – At the event, you can vote for one of the deserving nonprofit nominees to win the $500 Seeds of Change Award! This year’s nonprofit nominees are Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm, Global Student Embassy, The Watershed Project, Contra Costa County Climate Leaders, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Los Medanos Community Healthcare District’s Community Garden, and Habitat for Humanity East Bay

Click here to register.

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