Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The Bay Area bakery, Cocola, which opened at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek several years ago, has finally reopened. Check out their breakfast pastries here and individual-sized cakes and tarts here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that Patra Indian Grill, which opened a few years ago at the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek, has closed.
1401 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to those who emailed about the furniture store Mscape Modern Interiors opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Chico’s used to be. Check out their online shop here.
From their website:
Since 2003, we have focused on pure classic contemporary furnishings, from North America and Europe. We have strived for a look that was both of the moment, and could be relied upon to be timeless.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria Limon 3 is coming soon to downtown Walnut Creek where Home of Chicken and Waffles used to be. Taqueria Limon is based in Fremont with another restaurant in Martinez. Check out the online menu for their Martinez restaurant here.
2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
The Shadelands Ranch Pumpkin Patch is open in Walnut Creek. Drop by for a large selection of pumpkins and other entertainment such as hamster balls, train rides, pumpkin painting and more!
1507 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
This summer we learned that the jewelry store CY Louie would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek, but they have now reopened in an even better location, within downtown Walnut Creek, on Cypress St.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Stein Mart opened over four years ago at the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and due to the Stein Mart bankruptcy, they are closing.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Look for Starbird Chicken to open at the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek in January 2021. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We believed that fried chicken hadn’t reached its true potential, too often being heavy, greasy and featuring the same old flavors.
We began with quality, trustworthy ingredients and real scratch cooking, taking antibiotic-free chicken raised in our Bay Area backyard and hand-breading it in our secret blend of gluten-free flour and spices.
“Space is limited to the first 75 vehicles. Advanced ticket reservations are required. Reserve early, as this event is expected to fill up quickly.”
From the event page:
Broadway Plaza Parking Garage, Walnut Creek
Thursday, October 29th, 2020
5:00 – 8:00pm | FreeFamilies will enjoy a safe, socially distanced screening of Hotel Transylvania (PG) on the rooftop of Broadway Plaza’s Parking Garage. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs if your prefer to watch outside, or stay cozied up in your vehicle. Masks must be worn at all times when outside of your vehicle. The movie’s audio will be aired over an FM radio station – channel to be provided upon entering the viewing area.
