Beyond the Creek

Question of the Day – Are you Worried about becoming Dehydrated when Hiking?

October 22, 2021 8:30 am

As someone who likes to hike, I was very curious what the cause of death of the family that went hiking one day in August near Yosemite. I was pretty sure it was going to be related to toxic algae blooms in the water they filtered and drank, considering most filters don’t work on cyantoxins found in algae. But it turned out they died of dehydration. Considering how hot it was and how experienced they were, I don’t understand why they didn’t bring more water.

Are you worried about becoming dehydrated when hiking during the summer?

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lululemon Pop Up Opening Soon at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 21, 2021 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

A new lululemon popup shop is coming to Broadway Plaza where GAP used to be. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.

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Third Culture Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 20, 2021 11:30 am

Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek

A couple of weeks ago we learned that the bakery and matcha café, Third Culture, makers of the Mochi Muffin, would be opening at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. I tried a yuzu butter mochi donut and four types of mochi muffins (original, matcha, ube, and black sesame), which were all delicious. One intriguing element was how they hand whisked the matcha into the drink which I thought was really cool!

Photos of the merchandise shop and yuzu butter mochi donut and matcha drink after the jump…

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Crescent Bistro Coming Soon to Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

October 19, 2021 11:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Crescent Bistro, a new restaurant featuring “locally sourced, high quality ingredients, and craft cocktails” is coming soon to Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

Chef Brad is an industry veteran that has spent time at award winning restaurants Va de Vi Bistro in Walnut Creek, Revival Bar + Kitchen in Berkeley, and Esin in Danville. Crescent Bistro is his first venture into ownership, and he will offer seasonal California cuisine featuring local produce and a variety of flavorful small plates complemented by craft cocktails in a relaxed bistro setting.

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Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria Closes at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette

October 18, 2021 11:30 am

La Fiesta Square, Lafayette

Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria has closed at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette. Look for SLIVER Pizzeria to open in this spot soon. Check out their menu here.

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Question of the Day – What was your Favorite Toy Growing Up?

October 15, 2021 8:30 am

Photo by Unsplash user chrishardyphotography

Last weekend, the Malibu Barbie truck visited Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. The Hello Kitty truck also makes frequent appearances. These days, many kids enjoy video games more than physical toys. When I was growing up, I was bombarded with advertisements during Saturday morning cartoons, and always was looking forward to the latest toys like seen on the Netflix documentary show “The Toys That Made Us”.

What was your favorite toy growing up?

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Malibu Barbie Truck at Broadway Plaza

October 14, 2021 8:30 am

The Malibu Barbie truck was at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek last weekend, but crowds were far lighter compared to the Hello Kitty truck. Why is that? Is Barbie passé?

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Southern Comfort Kitchen Opens at Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

October 13, 2021 11:30 am

Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Southern Comfort Kitchen opened in the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center. Check out their menu here. When I visit I think I’ll try the chicken and sausage Jambalaya. Mmm, Jambalaya!

From their website:

Take a tour of authentic New Orleans Cajun cuisine, right here in the Bay Area! Southern Comfort Kitchen, run by 3 brothers all the way from New Orleans, is ready to satisfy your cravings for the finest food on Earth! Visit us at the Restaurant in Castro Valley, Pleasant Hill or at the Food Trucks that travel all around the Bay Area.

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Beard Papa’s Coming to Salvio Pacheco Square in Concord

October 12, 2021 11:30 am

Salvio Pacheco Square, Concord

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Japanese cream puff shop Beard Papa’s is coming to Salvio Pacheco Square in Concord across from Todos Santos Plaza. Check out their menu. What’s your favorite flavor?

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Sweet Maple Restaurant coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

October 11, 2021 11:30 am

1523 Giammona Dr, Walnut Creek

San Francisco-based Sweet Maple Restaurant, “serving a classic American breakfast and brunch menu with a touch of Asian influence”, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Tozai Izakaya used to be. Check out their San Francisco menu here.

From their website:

Home of world famous Millionaire’s Bacon, our extra-thick, sweet and spicy bacon that is slow-cooked for hours with brown sugar and spicy peppers to a chewy perfection. Nearly as famous are our Big Hip deep fried French Toast, bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys.

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