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Spoontonic Lounge
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
2580 N Main St Ste A
Walnut Creek,
California 94597
Tricky to find and therefore less busy than many Creek bars downtown. Love the bouncers - attitude...
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Tricky to find and therefore less busy than many Creek bars downtown. Love the bouncers - attitude to the max! The art is always changing, the bartenders as always nice and attractive. Wear your opera tux or your Chuck's and t-shirt, all are a good fit for Spoontonic. If you are hungry beforehand, visit the Indian rest. above!
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Havana
Category:
Lunch Spot
1516 Bonanza St
Walnut Creek,
California 94596
Traveled back to Bonanza Street for lunch Tue 6/30/09 over to Havana & sooo glad I did! I've...
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Traveled back to Bonanza Street for lunch Tue 6/30/09 over to Havana & sooo glad I did! I've passed this restaurant many times on my lunch walks in dwntn Walnut Creek & driven by the one in Alameda many times as well...now I'm a Havana fan =)
LOCATION & RESTAURANT: Next to Fujian Restaurant, the view outside upfront looks small, but this place opens up to quite spacious & clean restaurant. Meter parking all over this place, else garage parking on Cypress Ave & Locust Ave (about 1-block South). Color schemes are a tropical blue & green w/ comfy seating tables & booths & a welcoming bar area too. Just sitting here about 1-2min enjoying the scenery of the place, I just loved it...the decor, music, & seating is simply welcoming to anyone.
SERVICE: Great! Colleague & I arrived 5-10min before noon (the lunch crowd) so there was only one other table taken. Hostess/Waitress greets us w/ a pleasant smile & "welcome" upon entrance & let us chose where we wanted to be seated. Didn't catch her name, but this Hostess/Waitress basically was covering the floor w/ greeting, seating, order taking, & follow-up. Other colleagues of hers brought out food to other patrons @ times & also did follow-up. By the time we finished our lunch, this place was decently 1/3 full. Great service all around tho...keep up the good work team ;-)
DRINKS: Havana Mojitos range $7-$9 & are delicious! They have "Mojito Mondays" apparently too (half off). Colleague had De Corazo (Silver Tiquilia, Chambord) & I had De Mango (Parrot Bay Mango Rum)...both were excellente.
FOOD: Fresh, hot, tasty, juicy, & just damn good! The chef is definitely cookin' w/ "cuban" love up in here! We shared the Crab Cakes which were 2 lil' cute palm-fitting cakes that had a nice crunch on the outside yet a soft bite of crab of on the inside; the Pineapple Aioli sauce added nicely to these hot cakes & greenery. My colleage had the "Bistec a la Havana" & I kid you not this marinated skirt steak was served grilled & juicy perfectly...of course I tasted this, so I can vouch my own opinion on this dish. I got the "Chicken Adobe"..the Filipina in me jumped on this 'cuz I saw "adobe" *tee-hee*. It wasn't a Filipino chkn adobe dish, but rather adobe seasoning I believe for the chkn. Another grilled & juicy entree that brings taste satisfaction. All this was scrum-didly-umptous!
Final tab just over $59. Everything we ate & drank gets a recommendation, as well as this location! Would I come back? Absolutely! I'd do this location again & very much tempted to try out the Alameda location now. Patrons next to me on this luncheon enjoyed a salad & a pressed sandwich...I don't think I was starrin' @ the gent's sandwich (that's what I tell myself), but it looked reeeeally good as he enjoyed it. My 1st taste of "Cuban Cuisine" & came out very pleased.
Pros: Great food & customer service with tasty mojitos
Cons: Larger dessert menu
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Alka Skin Therapy
Category:
Beauty Salons
3100 Oak Rd Ste 120
Walnut Creek,
California 94597
(925) 470-0105
I have seen Alka a few times for facials and what makes her special is that she really cares and...
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I have seen Alka a few times for facials and what makes her special is that she really cares and does a through job. She has some wonderful equipment that she uses for your face and it makes you look like a movie star. Also, her extractions don't hurt like my past facials. She has this pleasant energy that makes you want to smile. Go see her and give her a try. She is good!
Pros: very experienced
Cons: none
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Slate's Supper Club
Category:
Entertainment & Arts
1523 Giammona Drive
Walnut Creek,
California 94595
(925) 945-1400
It's hard to believe that this atmosphere is found in Walnut Creek! I've been there on weekend...
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It's hard to believe that this atmosphere is found in Walnut Creek! I've been there on weekend nights and there's a DJ spinning while you eat and d...
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I agree! Susan is the only person I will go to for waxing. She has an incredible memory and is so...
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I agree! Susan is the only person I will go to for waxing. She has an incredible memory and is so personable. An incredible people person. If you know your way around walnut creek there is parking in the back along the alley for pheonix customers only!
The hair there is pricey but I've had nothing but good experiences. There is a guy there who has received nothing but rave reviews from my friends (john mark or some two names) For cut I go to Susie who has more stories than you would believe and Stacey for color who was incredible.
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Va Da Vi is a great place to go for great food in a lively (though sometimes loud) setting. ...
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Va Da Vi is a great place to go for great food in a lively (though sometimes loud) setting. There's a great vibe here, a fun outdoor patio and delicious and interesting small plates to share. Flavors span the globe - from Thai, to Italian and more. Be sure to book ahead as it is usually crowded.
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Sushi Groove
Category:
Japanese Restaurants
1523 Giammona Dr
Walnut Creek,
California 94596
This is my favorite sushi restaurant! It is delicious. I love the food, the drinks are good and...
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This is my favorite sushi restaurant! It is delicious. I love the food, the drinks are good and the restaurant is very modern. I came for Christmas dinner with my girlfriends and it was the absolute perfect place. I come here as often as i can!
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Tullio's
Category:
Restaurants
2065 N Broadway
Walnut Creek,
California 94596
(925) 938-3367
Tullio's is a nice cozy little italian food shop. They are clean and the people are always...
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Tullio's is a nice cozy little italian food shop. They are clean and the people are always friendly. Service is mediocre.. it's not super fast, but it isnt exactly too slow either. They have good food, and since it's italian.. the kids will love it! Spaghetti or Pizza, anyone? No reservations needed.
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I personally know the owners. But aside from that their food is exquisite. And the service is...
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I personally know the owners. But aside from that their food is exquisite. And the service is outstanding with nancy the owner holding conversations with her guests.
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Le Bistro
Category:
French Restaurants
1606 N Main St
Walnut Creek,
California 94596
I fell in love with Le Bistro! I was the best meal I have ever had in my life. I am a French...
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I fell in love with Le Bistro! I was the best meal I have ever had in my life. I am a French American and I have been to France many times and this restaurant beats my Grandmother's cooking and any restaurant I have been to in Paris. Thank you this wonderful treasure. I have been telling everyone to go!
Pros: It is romantic and the food is phenomenal!
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