6 places to check out in downtown Walnut Creek
With views of the majestic Mount Diablo, tree-lined streets, pretty downtown parks, four creeks running through town and a Creek Walk to learn more about them, this community makes for a pleasing outing in which to enjoy the spring weather.
Subdued lighting, jazz playing in the background and a modern decor create a soothing atmosphere at Kacha, which serves MSG-free dishes.
Enjoy lunch specials, specialty cocktails and appetizers at the full bar.
A woolly mammoth has commandeered the corner of South California Boulevard and Botelho Drive.
Ike Shehadeh has fans willing to stand in long lines at his local cafes.
Menu choices include the Acalanes, made with ham, American cheese and bacon.
All sandwiches come with Ike’s Dirty Secret Sauce.
With labels such as G-Star T-shirts and Nixon jeans, men can easily update their wardrobe for the warm temperatures and all of the outdoor activities that ensue.
Add to this personable service and fashion advice on how to put it all together and you’ll be quite the fashionable dude at your next social event.
Jin Fillinger parlayed her experience, from working as a stylist and magazine editor to opening her first boutique in Columbus, Ohio, into her new boutique.
Tucked away among apartments, condos and office buildings, Alma Park provides a quiet respite for those seeking a bit of tranquillity.
The 2-acre park features benches, vine-covered arbors, pathways and Japanese maples. http://bit.ly/1xCA6GE.
Other options include the city-owned South Locust Street Parking Garage, 1350 Locust St. http://bit.ly/1bIEms6.
More than two dozen restaurants in downtown Walnut Creek will offer a prix fixe menu for lunch and dinner during Walnut Creek Restaurant Week 2015, which begins at 11 a.m. April 19 and ends at 9 p.m. April 26. http://bit.ly/1w3tL0D.