She’s sitting on the Soviet Union!
2280 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Back in September I noted that the Dublin based bakery and restaurant Denica’s would be opening a Walnut Creek location (in the Nob Hill shopping center) and they are now open (h/t Patch). Check out their menu here. This looks like a good place for brunch, anyone go yet? What do you recommend? When I dropped by they had various sample trays with cookies above the pastry counter. They also offer fruit-infused water which is a nice touch.
Check out the pastry counter:
1601 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last week I posted a preview of an eclectic new bike store called Rivendell Bike, Book & Hatchet and they are now open on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek. In addition to bikes they sell books, hatchets, clothing and various accessories such as pinetar soap, bamboo banks and more. You’ll just have to drop by and check it out for yourself. It’s quite cool.
I don’t know much about bicycles but they look amazing. Take a look at one of their models in the photo below.
A selection of books are on the other side with clothing and accessories in the middle:
Check out photos of the hatchet wall, record player and pinetar soap after the jump…
I can’t believe another year has gone by as this blog turns two! Thanks to everyone for stopping by and also for any tips and suggestions you’ve had over the past year, this blog wouldn’t be what it is without your participation and sharing.
The luxury British fashion store Burberry is closing its doors permanently in Broadway Plaza. Unlike other stores that are temporarily relocating within Broadway Plaza or elsewhere in downtown Walnut Creek, Burberry won’t be back according to an employee I spoke with.
1403 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in April I noted that the baby store Day One was closing at the corner of N. Main St. and Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek and now the men’s clothing store Jos. A. Bank will be opening in this location according to a city planner I spoke with. Currently downtown Walnut Creek has four men’s clothing stores: Men’s Wearhouse, Atlas, Pelican Rock, and Daskalos in Broadway Plaza.
Howe Homestead Park
2950 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek
Sunday, October 27th, 2013
11:00am – 4:00pm | FreeCelebrate fall at the Howe Harvest Festival, Sunday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual festival includes a variety of harvest and Halloween activities for the entire family, including scarecrow making, pumpkin carving and story telling. A highlight this year is a giant harvest maze in the community gardens. The event is at Howe Homestead Park, 2950 Walnut Boulevard. Please park on Eckley Lane.
The gourmet popcorn store Cornology is leaving Broadway Plaza for good in January when all stores on that side close while the big Broadway Plaza remodel takes place. Some stores will be relocating within Broadway Plaza but Cornology is not big enough so they are looking for help to relocate within Walnut Creek if possible. Visit this page to find out more and vote for Cornology to receive one of the grants so they can relocate.
For a brief time last week the Fountain “Head” sculpture in downtown Walnut Creek stopped flowing but it’s already spouting water out its top the following day.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Friday, October 25th, 2013
2:00pm – 5:00pm | Free6th Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 25th from 2-5pmCalling all goblins, superheroes, princesses & witches!
You’re invited to creep through downtown collecting Halloween treats from participating businesses! WCD encourages participants to be eco-friendly…Participants- please bring your own favorite candy bag!
*Starting location will be at…*
Lesher Center
1601 Civic DriveBegin your afternoon of fun at the Lesher Center for the Arts (1601 Locust Street) to pick up a map of participating businesses between 2pm-4:30pm. Children 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult.
Convenient parking available at the following city parking garages:
1625 Locust St. (next door to the Lesher Center)
1350 Locust St. (between Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Cypress St.)
Metered street parking throughout downtown $ .50-$1.00/hr
We look forward to welcoming you to this whimsical & ghoulish event!Special note: Broadway Plaza has their own Trick-or-Treat event that takes place on October 31st.