1376 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Chateau by Honey+Brie, a Parisian inspired cocktail lounge featuring small bites & seasonal offerings, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek early next year where Papyrus used to be over almost a decade ago. Check for updates on their website here, and Insta here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Devil & Angel is coming to Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their soft serve menu here, boba menu here, and mochi doughnut menu here. They are also planning on offering corn dogs and other items as well.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
Just in time for the holidays, the home goods store featuring products from France, Decors de France is back, this time at Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek, next to Sports Basement. Check out their online selection here.
1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Golf Wang, a clothing brand started by rapper Tyler The Creator, opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here. The popup will be open through December 24th according to their store page.
2251 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Oakland-based Green Fish Seafood Market, which we learned was coming to Walnut Creek in October, has now opened. As you can see in the photo below, they carry king crab legs, as well a wide variety of fresh fish, including sushi-grade cuts ( available starting this week). They also have plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well other interesting products such as Hello Kitty spicy noodles and Siracha ramen noodles, as seen in the photo at bottom. If you’re in the area, definitely check this place out!
King crab legs: 
Ramen:
1360 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Veterinary clinic Modern Animal opened this year in downtown Walnut Creek, diagonally across from Nordstrom. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
From a sign outside:
We’re now open to animals and their humans.
“Ah, so it’s a ‘bring your human to the vet day’ – hope they behave better than we do at the doctor’s office!”
1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Nang Sida Thai Massage has relocated within downtown Walnut Creek where LULUSIMONSTUDIO used to be. Check out their services here.
Old location:
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek, there’s something about a classic Corvette Stingray convertible.
1373 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Hook’d Gym, which opened a couple of years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed.
1273 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Originally based in Ohio back in 1945, Handel’s Ice Cream is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Take One Pizza used to be, right next to Century Movie Theater. Check out their menu here, and flavors here.