531 Hartz Ave, Danville
Last month I noted that the restaurant Yo’s on Hartz featuring fusion-style Asian cuisine would be opening soon in downtown Danville and their signage is now up and they are open.
531 Hartz Ave, Danville
Last month I noted that the restaurant Yo’s on Hartz featuring fusion-style Asian cuisine would be opening soon in downtown Danville and their signage is now up and they are open.
Next month the Walnut Creek City Council will consider banning plastic bags at retailers and groceries in Walnut Creek:
The City of Walnut Creek is considering an ordinance to prohibit the distribution of singleuse carryout bags in all retailers (except restaurants and non-profit charitable thrift stores). Under the ordinance, all grocery and retail stores in Walnut Creek would no longer provide single-use carryout plastic bags. Stores may sell paper bags for a minimum of 10 cents for each bag. Protective plastic or paper bags, without handles, for items such as meat, fresh produce, dry-cleaned clothes and prescription medications will be allowed. Consumers will have the option to bring their own reusable bags or pay for recycled paper bags. The City Council will consider the proposed ordinance as early as March 2014. Click here to view a draft of the propsed ordinance.
Do you support this ban to support the environment or do you feel it’s too inconvenient while shopping? One time I was shopping in San Francisco and after I bought something they asked me if I want a bag, I said yes, and when I checked the receipt I saw a charge for 10 cents. I thought that was a bit odd that they didn’t inform me of the charge ahead of time but I imagine they assumed everyone knew about the charge. Another time I ordered quite a bit of food at the Ferry building in San Francisco and again they asked me if I wanted a bag and I refused, knowing there would be a charge. So when the time came to pick up the food I was precariously balancing multiple drinks and hot dogs when the cashier took pity on me and told me I could have a bag which I appreciated.
With that being said, do you support a ban on plastic bags in Walnut Creek?
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From the Walnut Creek PD:
On the above date and time a Sliver Chevy Pick-up Truck was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Ygnacio Valley Road between Civic Drive and Walnut Blvd. The pick-up truck eventually struck a tree in the center median located within the 800 block of Ygnacio Valley Road. The driver of the Chevy truck was transported to John Muir Hospital where she eventually died as a result of her injuries. Drugs and/or alcohol may have been a factor in this collision as the investigation is on-going.
If you have any information concerning the collision please contact Sgt. Joe Donleavy or Officer Sean Dexter at the Walnut Creek Police Department at (925) 943-5844.
Valentine’s Trunk Show & Party:
Wish
2333 Boulevard Circle, Walnut Creek
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
4:00pm – 8:00pm | FreeBring your girlfriends for a fun evening! Trunk show featuring three of our favorite local designers:
– Carrie’s Cookies and Confections (delicious cookies – little pieces of art – to sample and to buy just in time for Valentines)
– Savory & Juicy Design (whimsical handmade greeting cards and jewelry too)
– Amelia’s Room Home Decor & Gifts (adorable burlap pillows and banners)
And it wouldn’t be a party without snacks and beverages!
3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Mika’s Japanese Cuisine has opened in the shopping plaza next to the Park Regency Apartments in Walnut Creek. Check out this photo by @foodhoe of their natto rolls. Being a huge fan of natto I’ll have to try this place one of these days. Has anyone been yet, what dishes do you like?
Check out the Valentine’s Day menu at Corners Tavern this year.
From their Facebook page:
We have a special menu in store for Valentine’s Day this year!
Make your reservations for the evening ASAP as they are almost full!
Michael Friedes Design is opening in Orinda Theatre Square where the florist Anahid Designs used to be, right across from Barbacoa. Check out their completed projects here and find out about Michael Friedes here. I browsed their projects and think it looks amazing!
From their Facebook page:
Interiors designed by Michael Friedes are the result of rich layering, painstaking attention to detail and an environment that encourages the viewer to linger. Every project artfully meshes our client’s lifestyle with beautifully inspired details/elements, surprising features and refreshing functionality.
They are having a grand opening celebration tomorrow, February 7th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at their new showroom in Orinda Theatre Square.
Town Hall Theatre
3535 School St, Lafayette
Thursday, February 20th – Saturday, March 15th, 2014Upscale couples the Raleighs and the Novaks meet to discuss a confrontation between their sons. As the conversation devolves so do the couples, revealing more about themselves, and us, than they bargained for. Rated PG13.
581 Moraga Rd, Moraga
A new Chinese and Japanese restaurant called Golden Palace has recently opened on Moraga Rd. across from the Rheem Valley Shopping Center. Previously Iron Kitchen was located here. According to this brief from Lamorinda Weekly the owner and chef come from Asia Palace in the Moraga Shopping Center.
Back in November, 2011 Cornology opened in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek and due to the Plaza’s pending redevelopment they have now closed this location. You can still check them out at their Emeryville location in the Bay Street mall or online here. Check out their flavor list here. According to an update they are looking for a replacement store:
As part of a redesign of Broadway Plaza, Cornology Walnut Creek will be relocating as of January 31. We’re doing our best to find the perfect new location, so enter your email to be one of the first to find out.
