Thanks to a reader for sending the above photo showing that the Golden State Warriors Team Store, which opened a few years ago in downtown Walnut Creek across from Broadway Plaza, has closed. Considering the Warriors last place standing, this is not at all surprising. You may recall that in January the Giants Dugout store closed as well, right next door.
The Orchards, Walnut Creek
Last fall we learned that Pittsburg-based Antojitos Taqueria would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
N. Main St. & Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Last September we learned that N. Main St. near Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek would be getting a mini plaza with an expanded sidewalk and it has now opened. As you can see there are more benches and a play area but alas, the pomegranate tree is gone!
1373 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Hook’d Gym is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where GamedayVR used to be. Stay tuned…
Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
Not sure how long this happened but Omni Fight Club, which opened a couple of years ago in downtown Walnut Creek at the Agora at South Main apartment complex, has closed.
1997 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Rite Aid will be closing in Walnut Creek’s Tice Valley neighborhood. According to one employee I spoke with, March 22nd will be their last day.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last September we learned that L & L Hawaiian Barbecue would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Home of Chicken and Waffles and later Baygreens Salad used to be but as you can see by the above photo taken over the weekend the coming soon signs have been removed, replaced by a leasing sign. Oh well. 😢
2065 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Twisted Times restaurant and bar will be opening very soon, possibly as early as this coming Saturday, February 22nd, where Tullio’s Italian Restaurant used to be in Walnut Creek. With eighteen TVs there will be plenty of sports viewing options for sure! They have two menus, one Civilized, and the other Twisted. Check them out here.
From their website:
Two separate menus with two unique types of dishes allow you to design your own dining experience. Choose small plates from our menu to customize your meal and add extra flavor to your day, such as a NY steak with gorgonzola butter from our savory bites, a loaded baked potato from our side bites, a caesar from our salad bites, and a cupcake from our dessert bites.
2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Brooklyn-based R&A Cycles soft opened recently in Walnut Creek. In addition to a huge 11,000 square foot retail area with a custom studio called R&A Black, and service center, Ramona’s Cafe, located inside, will be serving various snacks, sandwiches, beverages including beer, wine and more beginning next month. If you’re into high-end cycling this place is a must-see!
From their Walnut Creek page:
The main retail area of over 11,000 sq. ft. has a variety of showcases, sponsored by various brands, which will rotate throughout the year. The main retail area of over 11,000 sq. ft. has a variety of showcases, sponsored by various brands, which will rotate throughout the year. From the most cutting-edge bike models to the latest in drivetrains, cockpits, and more – and we’ll always have inventory.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
