Spotted in the back of the David M. Brian store, next to Crate and Barrel, in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out window washer at right, that’s classic.
Spotted in the back of the David M. Brian store, next to Crate and Barrel, in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out window washer at right, that’s classic.
Last week I noted on the closing of Handlebar Toys in Happy Valley Plaza in Lafayette, and now Lava Pit Fire Grill, located next to Trader Joe’s in the same strip mall has closed as well. The one in Orinda is still open for business based on the sign in the window. Were there any fans of this place?
From a Walnut Creek Police department press release:
Date / Time Occurred: Monday, 05/07/11 @ 0020 hours
Location: Residence on Countrywood Drive, Walnut Creek
Crime Description / Code: Home Invasion Robbery/211 PC
Suspect(s): Hispanic male, early 30’s, thin build
Hispanic male, early 30’s, large/heavy build
Hispanic female, mid to late 20’s, medium build
Hispanic/White female, mid 30’s, thin buildOn 05/07/12 at 0034 hours, WCPD Officers responded to a report of an in progress residential home invasion burglary/robbery.
At about 0020 hours, two females entered the backyard of the victims’ house, contacted a resident, and asked to use the phone. When the resident turned around to get the phone, the two females and two other males who were initially out of sight, entered the house without permission. At least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun. All of the residents were contacted at gun point and ordered to lie on the floor. The suspects then ransacked the house looking for property. The suspects then exited the residence through the garage, loaded the stolen items into a vehicle and fled the scene.
No one was injured as a result of this robbery.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Walnut Creek Police Officer Bruce Jower or Detective Scott Moorhouse at (925) 943-5844.
From a Moraga Police Department press release:
On Friday, 5/4/2012, a 13 year old student brought a 4″ device to Joaquin Moraga School and was discovered showing it to other students by school staff. The device was taken to an office and Moraga Police were called at 2:45 PM. Upon arrival, the device was inspected, the area secured, and the Walnut Creek Bomb Squad was called to respond.
The Bomb Squad verified the contents qualified it as an explosive device. The device was disassembled and removed from campus. Possession of the explosive device on school grounds is a felony and the student was deteained by MPD after searching the student’s residence for any additional devices with none found.
The 13 year-old was released to parents and the case will be referred to the Contra Costa County DA for disposition.
From the Moraga website:
4th Annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta sponsored by the Hacienda Foundation of Moraga. Live mariachi band, authentic Mexican food carts. Pinatas and games for children. Presentation by the National Park Service.
Free parking and shuttle to the Hacienda at AAAAA Storage on Moraga Road.
The festival will take place at 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga.
OI-C Bowl used to be located in a smaller space across the street, while my beloved Crepevine was here, but alas, times change and a few years ago OI-C Bowl moved to 1616 N. Main St. where it’s one of the few Chinese restaurants in downtown Walnut Creek, Dragon’s Pond, Modern China Cafe, and, if it can be considered, P.F. Chang’s being the others.
You can see their menus here. Any fans of this place? What are the best items to order?
In March I noted the numerous empty storefronts at the backside of Broadway Plaza near Boudin Bakery, and although it’s filling up, there are still quite a few spaces available. I have heard that the space located in the photo above, next to Filthy Gorgeous, will be turned into conference/office space for Broadway Plaza. This is just scuttlebutt though so I have no official confirmation on this yet.
Having recently visited the Russian grocery Babushka, I’ve been wondering what the best supermarkets around town are. Of the big ones, Walnut Creek and Lafayette both have a Safeway, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, Orinda and Moraga also have a Safeway, and Walnut Creek has Nob Hill Foods as well. Among the smaller markets, Lafayette has Diablo Foods, and Walnut Creek has Lunardi’s. I find myself at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods most often, with occasional trips to Safeway and Diablo Foods.
So for today’s Question of the Day, what is your favorite supermarket? Do you go to different ones for different things?
From the Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Company:
Doors @ 6PM
Music @ 7PM
$40 In Advance
$45 At the DoorFeaturing:
Stevie Coyle – Founding Member of The Waybacks
Pat Nevins & Friends
Drew Harrison – of The Sun Kings
Kiki Stack of Dream Posse
Dan Durkin of Petty Theft
Katy & Dell of Dream Posse with John Jordan
Gary Peare’s Ukulele Express
PLUS Young Performers from Town Hall Education’s Pirates of Penzance, Jr. and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!More Acts to be Announced!
Walnut Creek is home to several large groceries like Safeway, Whole Foods and Nob Hill Foods, but quite a few ethnic groceries are also represented in Walnut Creek. Above is the entrance to the Russian grocery Babushka, in business since 1997, located a few stores down from George’s Giant Hamburger on Newell Ave.
Take a look at that kielbasa selection:
Shopping here you might as well be in Brighton Beach yet, step outside and you’re steps away from Broadway Plaza and downtown Walnut Creek. Babushka also has a restaurant located in the back which will be profiled in a later post.