1529 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The poke craze is finally coming to downtown Walnut Creek according to the latest permit information from the city as Southern California-based Oke Poke plans to open a new restaurant next to Orangetheory Fitness and Mr. Lucky’s. In addition to poke bowls they also offer Hawaiian shave ice and Hawaiian ice cream sandwiches. Check out their menu here.
1401 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago Performance Bicycle Shop closed in downtown Walnut Creek and now according to the building division a Spanish-based tile, kitchen and bath showroom called Porcelanosa will be opening in this spot.
From their website:
With more than 400 tile, kitchen and bath showrooms in over 120 countries worldwide and over 40 years of experience, the Porcelanosa Group is a major presence in the tile, kitchen and bath industries today. With a vertically integrated model that comprises manufacturing, distributing and retailing, Porcelanosa enables its clients to directly and effectively source from the manufacturer its wide product offerings, including kitchen cabinetry, bathroom furniture and fixtures, hardwood, laminate, glass and stone mosaics, natural stone tiles, solid surface, and avant-garde building systems for contemporary architecture.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Interesting addition about Amazon Books coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek which we found out back in January. According to this East Bay Times article, a cafe will be included in the “6,469-square-foot Amazon store”. As you can see in the photo of the recently vacated Coach store, Amazon Books will replace both the Coach store as well the the former Go! Calendars – Games – Toys store.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, March 31st – Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
10:00am – 3:00pm | FreeThis is the place to find plants, pottery, garden art and more! The Bay Area’s best selection of newly released and hard-to-find succulents and water-wise plants. Receive expert advice on great plants for your location and tips and tricks to planting a stunning garden that looks great all year long, with less irrigation than a lawn. Unique garden related gifts will be available including: books, Plantillos – garden inspired art pillows by Sabine Herrmann, pottery, and a selection of garden art by local artists.
10% discount on plants and nursery items, members receive 20% off.
Photo by Flickr user leecullivan
Unbelievable. According to this NBC Bay Area article, a Clayton Valley Charter High School student was arrested after images of a naked school administrator were shared. “He is accused of filming Linzey inside the locker room of the nearby Renaissance Club Sport in Walnut Creek. Investigators say he then posted the video online.”
I remember when a celebrity shared a photo of naked woman from a gym in Los Angeles last year and now this. What is the matter with some people!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The iconic American leather goods store Coach suddenly closed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek recently. This is right next to the clothing store Aritzia which opened last week. On the other side will probably be an Amazon Books store.
Textile Makerspace! Knitting, Crochet, Needlepoint, Cross Stitch:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Tuesday, March 14th, 2017
5:00 – 7:45pm | FreeWe are continuing our popular Textile Makerspace with a drop-in knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch group. Join our popular Textile Makerspace Textile and Fiber Art drop-in group. Learn how to knit, crochet, needlepoint, or cross stitch, get your questions answered, or just bring in your current project and enjoy spending time with fellow fiber lovers! Optional projects may also be provided based on group interest.
This is a drop-in workshop and registration is NOT required. We will meet in the Las Trampas Room on the second floor.
Lots of work being done on both Lokanta Mediterranean Grill & Bar and Limon Rotisserie where Inge’s Footwear used to be in downtown Walnut Creek as they prepare to open this year. Check out Lokanta’s menu here and Limon’s menu here.
1444 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in May we learned that San Francisco-based Momo’s would be opening where McCovey’s used to be in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Gone are the iconic baseball bat door handles, replaced with their signature olive and toothpick. Check out their San Francisco menu here. Inside looks spacious; if you go don’t forget to check out the big ass fan above the entry, it’s HUGE. Biggest fan I’ve ever seen! You may be wondering why I described such a fan that way, well, the company that makes them is Big Ass Fans. Classic!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last June we learned that the Vancouver-based women’s clothing store Aritzia would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. They took over the former J.Crew and J.Jill spots and with soaring ceilings it feels quite spacious. The artistic flourishes throughout the store add to the scene. Check out their website here.
