Last week I noted that the fashion accessories store Bracchiale would be reopening in a new Broadway Plaza location next to the Tesla showroom and there is now a sign up indicating that they’re opening on June 20th.
Last week I noted that the fashion accessories store Bracchiale would be reopening in a new Broadway Plaza location next to the Tesla showroom and there is now a sign up indicating that they’re opening on June 20th.
Snakes Alive…Harmless or Venomous – Meet the reptiles of Mount Diablo:
Mt. Diablo State Park
Summit Museum
Sunday, June 8th, 2014
10:30am – 2:00pm | FreeCome and meet some of the common reptiles of Mt Diablo. See our ONLY venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattler, a timid yet “deadly” creature. Find out what is myth and what is the true about these non aggressive serpents. Meet and hold some of our other local snakes and reptiles. Join Naturalist Michael Marchiano between 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM in the Audio Visual Room at the Summit.
408 Hartz Ave, Danville
A couple of weeks ago I noted that Duchess Boutique was moving to Danville and they have now opened on Hartz Ave. in downtown Danville where the shoe store Hartz & Soles used to be. Check out their Facebook page here.
This week’s kitchen of the day, located in south Lafayette is also from this year’s Lafayette Juniors Kitchen tour held last month. More photos from the tour are available here. The huge island featuring honed white and gray Calacutta De Oro marble countertops was one of the highlights for me, as was a unique cutting board, pictured in one of the photos below.
From the Lafayette Juniors description:
The ranch home houses a cook’s kitchen. The kitchen has beautifully honed Calcutta marble countertops with dual dishwashers and sinks. The kitchen is all white yet very vibrant. It has touches of modern elements with pops of orange in the décor. The kitchen offers grace and elegance in an immensely functional design which includes a built-in icemaker and wine
refrigerator.
Dining Area:
More photos including the cutting board after the jump…
Cutting board:
Side entry:
Rock the Plaza – Azure Moon:
Plaza Park
Moraga Rd & Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Friday, June 6th, 2014
6:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeJoin us for Rock the Plaza on Friday, June 6 at 6:30pm at Plaza Park (intersection of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd.) to hear Azure Moon.
From an email:
Tender Greens Chef Sean Eastwood is hosting a private tour of the Walnut Creek Farmer’s Market (schedule and details below) and at the link: http://www.tendergreens.com/blog/717/walnut-creek-farmers-market-walk-cooking-class-and-lunch
WHY is Tender Greens doing this? Because Sean Eastwood loves teaching and sharing the joy of food and cooking. Tender Greens wants want to give their guests a fun way to try different things at the farmer’s market that they might not get on their own, taste the different and get a chef’s perspective of the farmer’s market. There are so many different flavors and varieties of stone fruit, heirloom tomatoes, melons and berries but most people are only familiar with a few of them. They want to encourage people to enjoy and explore everything that the farmer’s market has to offer and teach them how to cook in interesting new ways.
552 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word that HomeGoods will open this Sunday, June 8th from 8am – 8pm in the Pleasant Hill Shopping Center. Back in January I noted that Barnes & Noble would be closing at this location.
Sculpture in the Garden Preview Party:
The Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, June 13th, 2014
5:30pm | $70Experience the unveiling of the exhibit, meet the artists, and be the first to have the chance to buy the artwork. This all-inclusive party is a great way to kick off the Sculpture Show!
- Champagne Reception
- Live Music by the Wakefield Jazz Quintet
- Handmade Local Wines that are unavailable for purchase anywhere
- Menu by Classic Catering in Walnut Creek
- bruschetta with goat cheese and golden beets
- seared salmon with spicy mango salsa
- tequila-lime shrimp tostada
- pulled pork sliders with honey dijon sauce
- panzanella skewer
- coconut chicken skewer with apricot ginger sauce
- chocolate dipped strawberries
2042 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Main Street Wash & Detail Center has opened in Walnut Creek next to Kevin’s Noodle House on N. Main St. Check out their services and pricing here.
