Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After three years in business, clothing store Rodd & Gunn has closed at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Stay tuned for a Rivian showroom to open here as noted back in August. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After three years in business, clothing store Rodd & Gunn has closed at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Stay tuned for a Rivian showroom to open here as noted back in August. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
166 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Favorite Story, a paperie and design studio specializing in stationery, paper goods and gifts, opened recently in Danville. Check out their online selection here , and if you’re nearby and love stationery, be sure to stop by—they offer a stunning selection of products!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a few years since we learned that the restaurant Pinstripes, featuring bowling and bocce ball, would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and the wait is finally over as they will be open this Friday, November 15th. The corkscrew sculpture in front is a nice touch. I had a chance to bowl and dine at their San Mateo location recently and it was a lot of fun! Thanks to everyone who emailed about this.
From their website:
If you’re looking for a unique spot to connect with family and friends, our bowling lanes and bocce courts are the place to be seven days a week.
Olympia Place, Walnut Creek
Nearly nine years ago, I cautioned about questionable parking ticket practices in downtown Walnut Creek. Now, tickets are being handed out left and right on the first floor of the Olympia Place garage, right by the Cinemark Walnut Creek movie theater. In the photo above, some parking spots clearly display signs for mobile payment options. But as shown in the photo below, other spots lack any such signage. It’s completely unclear—and feels like a deliberate, misleading setup by ParkSmart.
For all those who vote in person (I’ve been voting by mail for many years), don’t forget to vote today!
1315 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The wait is over! Napa’s famed Model Bakery, celebrated worldwide for its English muffins, has officially opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Explore their pickup menu here. A big thanks to everyone who emailed about this. I tried the oatmeal raisin scone and Chipotle English muffin—both were fantastic!
From their website:
Model Bakery specializes in artisan breads made with organic stone ground flours and the highest quality ingredients as well as a complete range of pastry products.
3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Over the summer, Berkeley-based El Tapense Mexican Restaurant opened in Lafayette where Lavash used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We take pride in honoring the rich culinary heritage of Mexico by using traditional recipes and cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Athletic clothing and activewear brand Vuori is coming to part of where Banana Republic used to be at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Vuori draws inspiration from the coastal California lifestyle—an integration of fitness, surf, sport and art.
