Walnut Creek – Page 110 – Beyond the Creek

Update on Vitamin Shoppe Closing – Scuttlebutt Points to Starbucks Reserve Opening

February 27, 2018 10:00 am

1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Yesterday we learned that The Vitamin Shoppe will be closing at the end of March in downtown Walnut Creek with a Starbucks opening in its place. However, according to a solid source this is not going to be any old ordinary Starbucks; rather look for a new Starbucks Reserve to open here featuring a “more intimate small-lot coffee experience”. Find out more about the Starbucks Reserve concept on their website here. Note that a Starbucks Reserve will be opening on Hartz Ave. in Danville as well.

From the Starbucks Reserve website:

Apart from the full-scale theatricality of the Starbucks Reserve™ Roasteries, our bars and stores offer a more intimate small-lot coffee experience. These are the perfect places to pick up Starbucks Reserve™ whole bean coffee, enjoy a handcrafted Starbucks Reserve™ beverage and chat with a barista about all things coffee.

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The Vitamin Shoppe Closing in Downtown Walnut Creek End of March

February 26, 2018 8:30 am

1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that The Vitamin Shoppe is closing in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Locust St. A sign in the window points out that March 31st will be their last day and their Pleasant Hill location will remain open.

Interestingly, an employee there said that Starbucks will be opening here. It’s funny how I asked whether downtown Walnut Creek has too many Starbucks way back in 2013! As I stroll down Locust Street passing Peet’s, then Coffee Shop, to think Starbucks will be opening in yet another spot nearby, I wonder…

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Omar Naré Playing at Up the Creek Records in Walnut Creek Feb 24th

February 22, 2018 4:30 pm

Omar Naré Playing:

Up the Creek Records
1840 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Saturday, February 24th, 2018
6:00 – 7:30pm | Free

“Bay Area friends… @jasminlacaris and I will be LIVE at @upthecreekrecords on Saturday. You’ll enjoy acoustic #NuevoMariachi music, stories, songs, and modern dance up close.”

“Naré digs deep into the roots of Mariachi, then combines it with a modern sensibility, infusing it with elements of jazz, funk, soul and the singer-songwriter tradition to create something entirely new.”

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Free People Temporarily Closing this Sunday – Will Reopen in Broadway Plaza Late Spring

February 22, 2018 4:10 pm

1540 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek

The women’s clothing store Free People is set to close this Sunday, February 25th and will be reopening in a much larger space in Broadway Plaza late spring. Check out the their website here.

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Improv For Good at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek Feb 23rd

February 21, 2018 4:30 pm

Improv For Good:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, February 23rd, 2018
7:45pm | $15

This Friday Night have a great time while doing good in our community!
Join us Friday February 23rd, and bring friends and family for an evening of Improv. If you haven’t been lately, check us out! Each of our seasoned performers brings a little something different to the table, which produces a veritable feast of Dramatically Comedic Improv!

All net proceeds from this show will go to The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.

Lend a helping hand and get a great night in return!

And as usual – There will be comedy and drama,
in fact our unique brand of Improv has been called
“…Dramatically Comedic”.

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Boba, Check, Açaí, Check – Juice Zone Bee & Tea Opening Soon in Walnut Creek

February 21, 2018 11:30 am

2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Forever Yogurt + Bee & Tea temporarily closed back in October in Walnut Creek at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. and thanks to a reader for sending word that they are back in new form with Juice Zone Bee & Tea opening soon at this spot. According to their new Facebook page they are a “smoothie, juice, açaí and Boba Tea Shop”. It seems like they’re hitting all the latest crazes but what about poke!?

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Giant Digital Billboard goes up in Broadway Plaza

February 21, 2018 10:00 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Check out the giant new digital billboard at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek next to Macy’s and Starbucks. I didn’t hear any sound although I wonder if it will be added later on? The photo below shows the view from the backside outside the top level parking lot.

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Pancoast Pizza Expanding Next Door in Walnut Creek

February 20, 2018 1:15 pm

1516 S. Main St, Walnut Creek

Pancoast Pizza is expanding next door in Walnut Creek with an expected opening later this year. Located near Las Lomas High School, they will be doubling their seating capacity, expanding their outdoor patio area, and are planning to include chicken wings and cheese steaks to the menu as well as a new beer tap. Check out their menu here. Note: they also offer hoagie sandwiches.

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The Golf Mart Relocating within Walnut Creek late February

February 20, 2018 8:30 am

1299 Parkside Dr, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for pointing out that The Golf Mart is relocating from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location later this month to where Consignment Plus Home Furnishings used to be, above Kinder’s on Parkside Dr. in Walnut Creek.

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Lewd Act committed on Walnut Creek Free Trolley Last Week

February 15, 2018 4:53 pm

From the Walnut Creek PD:

On 02/06/2018 at 1:00 PM, while riding the Walnut Creek Free Trolley (County Connection bus Route 4), a male suspect seated across from a female passenger exposed his penis and committed a lewd act. As the bus arrived at the Walnut Creek BART station, the female passenger reported the incident to the County Connection driver who immediately called the police. The suspect exited the bus at the BART station before he could be detained.

If you recognize or can help identify the suspect, please contact Detective A. Mitcalf at (925) 943-5870.

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