The Elam and Margaret Brown Home-Site, spotted in front of which Lafayette neighborhood restaurant?
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!
From the Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Wednesday December 19, 2012
AND
Monday December 31, 2012
New Year’s Evereservation times are
5:30, 6:00, 8:00, 8:30
family style seating & service
Menu
Calamari Antipasti
salami, olives, pickled vegetables, balsamic syrupWarm Acme Levain
Iceberg & Local Albacore Confit Salad
roasted red pepper, lemon-oregano dressing
Local Dungeness Crab
chilled, regatta fries, coleslaw, cocktail sauce, and lemon aioliTriple TCHO Chocolate Brownie
warm peanut butter-caramel sauce vanilla bean ice creamroasted salted peanuts
$55.00 dollars per person
tax and gratuity not included
Nordstrom Cafe is located on the third floor of Nordstrom next to the Children’s section in Walnut Creek. You can check their menu out here. It’s been a while since I’ve been but when I did go I used to get the California Panini or Blue Cheese & Pear Salad. Any new recommended dishes to check out? As you can see by the menu it’s not as pricey or fancy as the Neiman Marcus Cafe.
From the Walnut Creek Nordstrom website:
Our contemporary food marketplace is perfect for a casual meal, offering wonderful menu selections to satisfy a discerning palate. Beer and wine are available.
The site of the Contra Costa Democratic Headquarters, formerly the Master Diamond jewelry store is available for lease again on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek.
