Kokolo Donburi & Bar coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

July 14, 2021 11:30 am

1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Bay Area-based Kokolo Donburi & Bar, with locations in Alameda, Berkeley, and Pleasanton, is expected to open later this month in downtown Walnut Creek where Baja Fresh used to be. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

At Kokolo, our nutritious rice bowls are influenced by variations of donburis originated from different regions of Japan. Each of our rice bowl is precisely fried or simmered in our signature sauce, and carefully prepared with traditional homemade ingredients.

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Bober Tea & Coffee Coming to Plaza Escuela in Downtown Walnut Creek

July 8, 2021 11:30 am

Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek

Singapore-based Bober Tea & Coffee, with locations in Sacramento, is expanding to Walnut Creek at Plaza Escuela, where Poke Bar used to be. Check out the Sacramento menu here. In addition to boba tea, highlights include drinks topped with cheese cream, mochi donuts, Vietnamese iced coffee, and more.

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Maximilian Closes in Downtown Walnut Creek

July 7, 2021 8:30 am

1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Earlier this year we learned that the fur retailer Maximilian store was for lease and they are now closed for good in this spot. Interestingly, the wooden sign outside to the right has been tiled over. Although I prefer the wooden background from Anthropologie, and later Z Gallerie, I can see how this would be easier to maintain.

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Sunglass Hut Reopening at Broadway Plaza this Week

July 6, 2021 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Sunglass Hut is finally reopening this week at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. According to a sign in the window, they are expected to open this Wednesday, July 7th. Check out their online selection here.

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Cupcakin’ Bake Shop Grand Opening Party on July 3rd

July 2, 2021 11:30 am

In May, we learned that Cupcakin’ Bake Shop would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Kara’s Cupcakes used to be, and their grand opening party is going to take place tomorrow, July 3rd at 11am. “Face painting, balloons and cupcakes galore!”

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Lavelier Opens at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

July 1, 2021 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In April we learned that the skincare company Lavelier would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their website here.

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Yoga Flow SF Coming to Main Street Plaza in Walnut Creek

June 30, 2021 8:30 am

Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek

San Francisco-based Yoga Flow SF is opening very soon at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where YogaWorks used to be. Find out more about their offerings here and check out the Walnut Creek instructors here.

From their website:

This studio has four practice rooms. One room will be dedicated to heated vinyasa flow and we are bringing in FAR Infrared radiant heaters, state of the art sound system and LED lighting, allowing us to change the color of the room to any color. This room will be live streamed. The next largest room will be a warm, non-heated room and will host Yoga Level 1, Yoga Level 1-2 classes, gentle classes and classes that require props! New sound system and LED lighting will be in here too. This room will also be live streamed. We’ll also have a barre/sculpt/mat pilates studio with appropriate weights and equipment and last but not least, a room for childcare and prenatal yoga.

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Taqueria La Plaza Opens at Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek

June 28, 2021 11:30 am

Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria La Plaza finally opened at Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek. I look forward to checking this place out soon.

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Str8 Edge BarberShop Closes in Downtown Walnut Creek

June 22, 2021 8:30 am

1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Str8 Edge BarberShop, which relocated within downtown Walnut Creek a couple of years ago, has closed. However, according to their Facebook page, they are, “looking for another location for myself and will keep you posted!”.

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Spirit Halloween Coming (Again) to Walnut Creek

June 21, 2021 8:30 am

1902 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Once again, Spirit Halloween is headed to Walnut Creek where Pier 1 Imports used to be. Check for coupons on their website here.

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