Offering gigantic portions of both traditional and innovative Mexican dishes, Walnut Creek's Maria Maria has become a popular favorite among local diners. Although complimentary chips come with two salsas, tomato and tomatillo regulars recommend adding the guacamole too. If you're in the mood to try something new, go for the Rolled Duck Tacos with braised […]

If you love tri-tip you have to "tri" one at Buckhorn Grill. This regional chain is famous for their char-roasted tri-tip – in salads, platters and sandwiches. Their location in downtown Walnut Creek next to Century Theaters makes it convenient for a casual dinner and a movie date just a short trip from Town Center […]

If support mom and pop businesses but like the affordability of the burger chains, Evie's Hamburgers in Walnut Creek is the best of both worlds. This no-frills burger place has a simple menu where a a basic burger costs just over $3, add cheese and bacon, or a double patty, and it's around $4. Regulars […]

You can always tell when restaurateurs are in it for the money or in it for the love of the food. Walnut Creek’s Chicks and Love are obviously the latter. The two founders saw a niche to be filled in the Bay Area and have ably done so, baking amazingly fresh flatbreads and pizzas with […]

Locals have been flocking to the Lesher Center for the Arts since its opening in 1990, and for good reason. First established in 1967 as the Nuthouse, a performance space in the old Walnut Growers Warehouse, it drew significant support from the community and outgrew the space rapidly. This is a top-flight arts center that […]

One of the oldest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the United States, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum has been restoring injured animals to health since 1955. Treating nearly six thousand injured or orphaned wild animals each year, the vast majority of the Museum’s patients are able to be released back into their native habitats. Some, however, need […]

Come explore five private gardens in Lafayette and Orinda. Open to the public to benefit the Garden Conservancy. Admission is $5 per garden, children 12 & under free. 520 Miner Rd. Orinda, CA.

The Library in Walnut Creek is hosting “Favorite Places” photo exhibit featuring a series of photo essays by four local artists who celebrate their favorite places located in Contra Costs County. The exhibit includes four different types of environments, with amazing observations that range from watching horses, sprawling vineyards, private spaces of homes and yards, […]

The outdoor California Shakespeare Theatre in Orinda is now playing Romeo & Juliet through July 28th!  For more info visit www.calshakes.org.

Let’s start with one of the most interesting things about Walnut Creek’s Vic Stewart's Steakhouse: you can make an actual 1930s train car your private booth. If you would like to dine in the car be sure to call in a reservation, as it’s a particularly popular spot. As for food, try the crab gratin appetizer […]