Spotted at Misto Lino in downtown Lafayette.
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Spotted at Misto Lino in downtown Lafayette.
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The old deLaveaga Train Station is located right across from the Flying Gasoline gas station in downtown Orinda.
From a sign in front:
This building is the only remaining station of the California & Nevada Railroad. The C&N, a narrow-gauge line constructed in 1890, ran 23 miles between Emeryville and Orinda hauling farm produce and pasengers. The first train steamed into Orinda in 1891. For several years, trainloads of picnickers made this community a SUnday destination. Investors had big plans for this little railroad; it was originally intended to run from EMeryville via Sonora Pass to Bodie and on to COlorado for conection with the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad. Financial difficulties, a lack of patronage, and winter floods dashed these plans and the railroad ceased operation in 1904.
From San Francisco 28 Miles:
To find out more check out this Lamorinda Weekly article here.
Race beings at 7AM at Civic Park in Walnut Creek. It goes up Treat, right on Cowell, and back down Ygnacio through Heather Farms Park finishing up at Civic Park. This will be my first half marathon, hope I can finish! Anyone else running?
From the City of Walnut Creek website:
The Walnut Creek Half Marathon and 5K Race will take place the morning of Saturday, Dec. 8. The route has been modified and “traffic thinning” techniques will be used to reduce the impact on residents, but delays getting out of neighborhoods along the race route may occur.
Everyone is invited to come to one of eight coffee stands along the route to cheer the runners. For a map of the route, visit http://www.runwalnutcreek.com/race-information/half-marathon/
The Elam and Margaret Brown Home-Site, spotted in front of which Lafayette neighborhood restaurant?
This is the scene every December at Schroder Insurance on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek. Santa rotates back and forth as the train goes round and round. During other times old firetrucks are displayed. Pretty cool!
The steakhouse Vic Stewart’s, located at the old railroad station in Walnut Creek doesn’t normally offer dinner on Mondays nor lunches but they are right now in December.
From the Vic Stewart’s website:
Vic Stewart’s opened its doors on December 13, 1993. The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly B.A.S.H. on December 16 and a record number of members and nonmembers attended. Vic Stewart’s was filled to capacity. Some came out of curiosity, others to sample the food and most to find a new spot to wine and dine. The latter has proved to be the case. Vic Stewart’s has been selected for several years as the Best Place for Steaks in the East Bay by both the Contra Costa Times and Diablo Magazine. In 1994, the U.S. Beef Council named Vic Stewart’s “Steakhouse of the Year” for both California and the Nation. Over 200 entries were considered and Vic Stewart’s was selected. The award is given for outstanding and continuing innovation in menuing beef, service, quality and preparation.
Thanks to a reader for this tip! If anyone has any news on openings or closing in the area or interesting photos from around Walnut Creek/Lafayette you’d like to see on this blog please email me at the address listed towards the top right. Thanks!
Spotted on Mt. Diablo Blvd. heading towards downtown Walnut Creek, I reckon this sign is from the 1970s, does anyone know? A real classic.
From the Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Company website:
Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers make their return to Town Hall Theatre this holiday season on December 20 & 23. Come be a part of the magic.
December 20. Doors @ 7PM, Music @ 8PM
December 23. Doors @ 4PM, Music @ 5PM
Tickets only available through TicketMaster.
I was at the Walnut Creek Target over the weekend when I noticed a Neiman Marcus sign promoting some high end designers like Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu and Diane von Furstenberg. In the photo above you can see a yoga mat and jewelry box by Diane von Furstenberg. You can see the complete 52 item gift collection here. If you’d like a chance to win all 52 items you have until Dec. 10th to enter your email here.
I’m curious why an ultra high-end retailer like Neiman Marcus would agree to this. Would they agree to do a promotion in Kmart or Walmart? Or is Target considered the coolest of the big discount retail stores? Is this to get name recognition to bring more people to Neiman Marcus, or is this to increase revenue from Target paying Neiman Marcus for use of their name? Or a combination of things? I wonder.
It looks like these gifts could be sold out soon so drop by Target if you’re thinking of picking something up!
