STIX Soft Opening Very Soon in Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord

June 1, 2017 11:30 am

Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord

STIX Eatery, a new restaurant featuring Southeast Asian cooking from Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam is soft opening very soon, possibly this week in the Park ‘N’ Shop center where McDonald’s used to be. Check out their menu here and check for updates on their Facebook page here. This place looks intriguing, I look forward to trying this place out! I’ve had plenty of Thai and Vietnamese food but I don’t believe I’ve ever tried Singaporean cuisine before. What are some recommended dishes to try?

From their website:

Walk through the bustling streets of many a Southeast Asian-city and you’ll find your senses bombarded by the aromas, vibrancy, and the variety of food available. Southeast Asian countries are known for their spiced-infused flavors, perfectly balanced by the use of brighter ingredients like ginger or lime. The use of chili for heat and tamarind for tartness bring a pleasant tang to the cuisine and leaves you wanting more.

The STIX Eatery menu composition: 40% skewers, 60% non-skewer deliciousness, and 100% delectable. As our name suggests, we focus heavily on grilling succulent, well-seasoned meat on sticks. However, in no way does that mean we neglect the quality of the other 60% of our cuisine. We simply want to give our customers as many options as possible–because who doesn’t like variety when it comes to food?

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Main St. Kitchen Expanding in Walnut Creek – Bar and Pizzeria Opening this Fall

May 31, 2017 11:30 am

1358 North Main Street, Walnut Creek

Main St. Kitchen has been open for a couple of years in downtown Walnut Creek and they are going to be expanding next door where Bryn Walker used to be. Look for a fall opening according to the owner. There will be a full liquor bar in their current location and pizzeria and rotisserie next door with expanded seating and a bigger patio. Check out their menus here.

The fennel sausage soup of the day I had a couple of years ago was so delicious I’m glad they’re expanding and look forward to trying more dishes here soon!

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Sleep Train becomes Mattress Firm in Walnut Creek (and Elsewhere)

May 31, 2017 8:30 am

1365 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek

A few years ago Mattress Firm bought Sleep Train for $425 million according to this Wikipedia article. Recently all Sleep Train stores have been renamed to Mattress Firm as you can see in the photos of the Walnut Creek store on N. Broadway.

From a marketing point of view, which is the better name, Sleep Train or Mattress Firm? Sleep Train has two syllables while Mattress Firm has three. Sleep describes an action or condition while mattress describes the product. Train has no relevance unless it means one can train oneself to sleep better. Firm could mean a firm mattress which may be off-putting to those who prefer soft mattresses. Or it could mean firm like a company. Confusing!

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La Sen Bistro Opens in Walnut Creek

May 30, 2017 11:30 am

1606 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Earlier this year we learned that the French restaurant La Sen Bistro, based in Concord, was opening in a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where Ottavio used to be and they have now opened. Check out their menu here and also check out photos of the inside after the jump. The back area has great natural lighting thanks to a spacious skylight highlighting the elegant interior. The bread came with a really nice garlic cilantro sauce, I look forward to trying out more dishes here!

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Scout & Molly’s Opens in Walnut Creek

May 30, 2017 8:30 am

1571 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek

The fashion boutique Scout & Molly’s which we learned would be opening in Walnut Creek back in March opened over the weekend. Check out their website here.

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Canyon Road Bridge Closed in Moraga

May 25, 2017 11:30 am

Moraga talked about getting a new Canyon Road bridge connecting Oakland over four years ago and since last month it is now permanently closed due to structural weakness. Is this poor planning or just typical bureaucracy at work?

From the original project:

In May 2013, the Town submitted an application for Federal Highway Bridge Program funding for the bridge replacement and was approved. Following approval from Caltrans, the Town retained a civil engineering consulting firm to provide design, surveying, geotechnical engineering, environmental, and right of way services to the Town. In October 2013, the Town Council awarded a contract to NV5 to provide these services.

A third and final community outreach meeting is anticipated prior to the start of construction to inform the community of the plan for construction staging and to introduce the construction management team, who will be on-site during construction and available for any questions throughout the duration of the project while in construction. Construction is currently scheduled for 2018.

From the new bridge closure page:

On Monday April 17, 2017, Town staff was notified by EBMUD that their engineers had observed conditions that may affect the Canyon Road Bridge. Town staff responded to the bridge and saw a separation of the pavement from the south side of the bridge and soil movement away from a cement abutment at the southeast corner of the bridge.

The bridge reopening timeline is yet to be determined, but could still take months to get all permits approved; stabilization work completed; the existing bridge demolished; and a temporary bridge purchased, delivered, and built.

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Limon Rotisserie Signage Spotted in Walnut Creek

May 24, 2017 11:30 am

1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last spring we learned that the San Francisco-based Peruvian restaurant Limon Rotisserie would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Inge’s Footwear used to be and the signage is finally up. Check out their menus here and read about their background here. Right next door Lokanta Mediterranean Bar & Grill will be opening as well.

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Check Out the Bullman with Bulldog Sculpture in Downtown Walnut Creek

May 24, 2017 8:30 am

Spotted a funny, new sculpture in downtown Walnut Creek in front of Vineyard Vines titled Bullman with Bulldog. There is even a Vineyard Vines dog bowl in front. Classic!

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J.McLaughlin Opens in Danville

May 23, 2017 11:30 am

411 Hartz Ave, Danville

Last week we learned that the clothing store J.McLaughlin opened in Lafayette and in late April they also opened in Danville on Hartz Ave next to the historic Danville Hotel where Basque Boulangerie Cafe is located. Find out more about their story (founded in 1977) here and check out their online selection here.

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Align Yoga Opening in Pleasant Hill

May 23, 2017 8:30 am

1521 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill

Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new yoga studio called Align Yoga coming to Pleasant Hill. Their grand opening will be ~~June 23rd – June 25th~~ anounced soon and they will offer various yoga classes including hot yoga. Check out their classes here, rates here, and read about the instructors here. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.

From their website:

Our goal is to create a space for the yoga community that provides balance, health and wellness to it’s members. Align Yoga’s philosophy is to offer a variety of yoga classes and styles, suitable to all levels and aid in everyone’s yoga journey.

Our classes will be at varying temperatures depending on the class. The benefits of hot yoga are for everyone. The heat is a tool to increase flexibility by warming the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. It improves range of motion and balance. The heat and humidity of the room detoxes the body through sweating. Our yoga rooms and sauna use the latest technology of infrared heat to detox and heal the body from the inside out.

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