1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Look for the Napa-based restaurant and wine bar Bounty Hunter to open very soon in downtown Walnut Creek, possibly by the end of the week. They are located next to Va de Vi in a newly remodeled spot with giant windows as you can see from the above photo. Check for updates on their website here and Instagram page here.
According to NBC Bay Area a man was shot last night at Union Bank in downtown Walnut Creek. “The victim walked into Kaiser’s Walnut Creek Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his back and suffered injuries not considered life-threatening”. More details to come…
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Threads Consignment recently relocated to a more visible spot within downtown Walnut Creek next to Veggie Grill where Urban Remedy used to be.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The Oakland-based German-inspired beer garden and restaurant Bierhaus is planning on coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Lark Creek used to be according to Diablo Dish. Check out their dinner menu here, beer menu here and brunch menu here. This is exactly the kind of restaurant downtown Walnut Creek needs right now, looking forward to it!
1840 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Nissan dealership on N. Main St. near Target has closed. Their website redirects to the Concord dealership.
Joel Reynolds presents Defending the Sea!:
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek
Saturday, March 23rd, 2019
6:00 – 7:00pm | $20 (with code LWE5OFF)Lindsay Wildlife’s Conservation Icons is bringing Joel Reynolds, of the Natural Resources Defense Council to Walnut Creek as a premiere speaker for the second annual Conservation Icons series to talk about Defending the Sea.
Join Reynolds as he talks about the global movement to curb man-made ocean noise. Whales dolphins, fish and other marine life are threatened by the endless industrial noise from shipping, seismic exploration and naval sonar. These animals can not get away from this barrage of noise and it’s harming and even killing whales, dolphins and other creatures in water bodies all around the world.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month the children’s clothing store Janie and Jack was planning on closing at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek due to the bankruptcy of its owner Gymboree. However, it turns out that Gap bought Janie and Jack for $35 million and so it will remain open and continue to operate as a standalone brand according to this SF Chronicle article.
Who Benefits from California’s Economic Boom?:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, March 13th, 2019
5:30 – ~7:45pm | Free (tickets required)Join the East Bay Community Foundation for an enlightening conversation on the statewide and local economies, with Lenny Mendonca, Governor Gavin Newsom’s recently appointed Chief Economic and Business Advisor, and Margaret Hanlon-Gradie, Executive Director of the Contra Costa County Central Labor Council.
(Ticket required for entry – Drinks and appetizers will be served)
Avalon, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the gourmet convenience store ENroute is closing after two years in business at the Avalon apartment complex near the Pleasant Hill BART station. As you can see in the letter below they were able to donate over 15,000 meals to the Monument Crisis center in Concord. They had a really interesting selection of items for sale and I’m sure it will be missed.
The Egg and I: Backyard Chickens for Everyone:
Private Walnut Creek home
Saturday, March 16th, 2019
10:00am – 12:00pm | $25Backyard chickens are easier than ever! You can enjoy fresh eggs and the many benefits for your garden of these peaceful and low maintenance animals. The class will cover starting chicks, coop designs, food, bedding, health, egg birds vs. eggs & meat, and ALL your questions! Coop designs and resource list will be provided.