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American Kitchen Coming to Downtown Lafayette in May

March 4, 2014 11:30 am

71 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette

Last month I noted that The French Bakery was closing in Lafayette and a new restaurant featuring local & sustainable comfort foods called American Kitchen will be opening in this spot in May. Check out their draft sandwich menu here. Which one of these would you most like to try? I love how they may offer PB&J as well as lobster rolls and cod sliders. Of course I’ll have to try the AK Burger.

From their Facebook page:

Rustic, approachable, casual – an anytime eatery with a walk-up window for quick bites to-go or stay and gather in this renovated old “mill-house” space. Farmhouse style with picnic tables out front, community seating, a fun neighborhood joint for lunch, happy hour, and dinner. ‘Kitchy’ yet clean & comfortable; ‘Americana’ in spirit, yet contemporary in style. A gathering place, a shack, a watering hole, a country house where we welcome you to our ‘chef driven’ American Kitchen…a new restaurant & gathering place where it’s an ‘all in the family’ food & bevy experience; fun for folks from all walks of life…serving only the finest all natural, sustainable foods & bevies!

Along with Roam Artisan Burgers, Cooperage and Rustic Tavern, the dining scene in downtown Lafayette has suddenly become a lot more diverse. Sweet!

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Camera West Reopens Next Door in Downtown Walnut Creek

March 4, 2014 8:30 am

1255 S. Main St, Walnut Creek

Back in January I noted that the high-end camera store Camera West would be relocating to make room for the Japanese clothing store Uniqlo at the corner of S. Main St. and Botelho Dr. in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now reopened right next door, still on the second floor. The Leica boutique when you enter looks incredible. This is the place to go for high-end photography equipment. They also offer, “used equipment, accessories, instruction, camera maintenance and repair”, and trade/buy equipment as well. Check out their Facebook page here.

Check out the Leica boutique:

Lounge area next to the the Leica boutique:

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The Lafayette Crosses

March 3, 2014 11:30 am

I’ve driven by here many times and finally decided to stop for a photo.

From Wikipedia:

The Lafayette Hillside Memorial is a collection of crosses, accompanied by a large sign, in Lafayette, California. The crosses are intended to serve as a memorial for United States soldiers killed in the Iraq War, with the sign containing a running total of the death count. The monument began to raise controversy in November 2006.

I wonder if the focus will ever change to those killed in all wars as opposed to just the Iraq war?

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Edwards Luggage Reopens in New Broadway Plaza Spot

March 3, 2014 8:30 am

Last week I noted that Edwards Luggage would be reopening in a new Broadway Plaza location next to Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek and they are now open. I stopped by inside and it looks really nice.

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de Young Museum Docent Lecture: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George at Lafayette Library on Mar 5th

February 28, 2014 4:30 pm

de Young Museum Docent Lecture:

Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
6:30pm – 7:30pm | $5

From 1918 until the early 1930s, Georgia O’Keeffe lived for part of the year at Alfred Stieglitz’s 36-acre family property situated just north of Lake George Village. The Lake George years were among the most prolific and transformative of her seven-decade career. A docent will join us to describe this first major exhibition devoted to this period in O’Keeffe’s career which highlights 55 of her works.

$5/person

To reserve call: 925-283-6513 x103 or email: reserve@LLLCF.org

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Sign of the Day

February 28, 2014 11:30 am

Fosters Freeze spotted in downtown Danville. I’ve never actually been to one of these, is the ice cream any good?

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Macy’s Junior Relocates across the Street in Broadway Plaza

February 28, 2014 8:30 am

Macy’s Junior, located next to Macy’s Men and the new Banana Republic in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek has relocated across the street to the “Women’s Building”. I never realized that was considered the women’s building as I shopped for kitchen goods and luggage on the third floor many times.

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A Night of Comedy at Orinda Theater on Mar 7th

February 27, 2014 4:30 pm

A Night of Comedy:

Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theater Sq, Orinda
Friday, march 7th, 2014
7:00pm | $35

For the fifth year, San Francisco’s laugh-lovers will have the renewed opportunity to enjoy a champagne-filled night of comedy at the landmark Orinda Theatre on Friday, March 7th. The Orinda Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Tommy T’s Comedy Clubs today announced the fifth “Live at the Orinda” event. Past events gained rave reviews for a great night on the town.

Advance discounted and VIP tickets may be reserved until March 6th using credit cards at the Chamber web site – www.OrindaChamber.org – or at First Republic Bank, 224 Brookwood Road. Tickets at the door (if available) will be at increased pricing. Advanced reservations are recommended, so attendees should reserve early.

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A Silver Lining to the Broadway Plaza Half-Closure – Free Valet Parking

February 27, 2014 11:30 am

Due to the impending redevelopment of Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek resulting in the closure of many stores there for the next couple of years, Broadway Plaza has decided to offer FREE complimentary valet parking to Broadway Plaza shoppers. There will also be additional complementary valet parking on S. Main St. for Neiman Marcus customers. In case you were wondering, cars will be parked at the parking garage next to Crate and Barrel. Although the valet is complimentary, tips are appreciated.

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Main Street Postal Getting New Owner After 30 Years

February 27, 2014 8:30 am

1630 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

After 30 years in business the owner of Main Street Postal & Business, Sherry Bennett has decided to sell to a new owner who intends to turn it into a UPS store. As vice president of the Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association Sherry will have to relinquish her position but may return to downtown Walnut Creek with a new business in the future. Stay tuned…

According to the new owner, the conversion to a UPS store will take a few months and will be able to offer more business services such as web site design and production print services for businesses large and small.

Sherry will be hosting an open house “Thank You” party at Main Street Postal this evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. RSVP is requested.

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