I know that organic produce tends to be smaller but these apples I spotted at Whole Foods the other day are ridiculously small! They are like over-sized cherries! Can you imagine eating one like a regular-sized apple? Just the thought makes me snicker! Anyway, in my family we eat Fuji apples. I’ve tried buying other varieties but they always tell me to go back to the Fuji. What is your favorite apple variety?
2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Over the weekend I stopped by the soon-to-open Mediterranean restaurant Manakish Oven and Grill in Walnut Creek and one employee said they are planning to open this weekend. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
1948 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
A new escape room called Diablo Escape Room is coming to Walnut Creek right in the retail center where Color Me Mine and Bar Method are located. According to a planning commission report, it will be 2,763 square feet. I’ve done a few escape rooms at Red Door in Concord and a few other places and am a big fan when done right. Looking forward to this!
From the report:
The Diablo Escape Room is an interactive venue that consists of team‐based games where participants discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to escape the room in a limited amount of time.
Sprouts Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who emailed about Freebirds World Burrito closing at Sprouts shopping center in Walnut Creek. They opened almost seven years ago and parking was as tough then as it was when I dropped by over the weekend!
Orinda Theatre Square
Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new “second hand clothing and home goods” shop called MidMod Exchange opening in Orinda Theatre Square “mid December”.
1389 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Burger Loft opened recently where Pomegranate used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
All of our meat is organic and every ingredient is locally sourced and totally fresh. More than just burgers, we prepare sure-to-please meals for eat in or takeout for parties, business meetings or family and friend get-togethers. All in a contemporary, family friendly atmosphere with full table service.
We offer take-out, and inside counter seating. Order online directly from us for Takeout, and Catering!
1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
If you thought that with the closing of the cycling studio Flywheel Sports in downtown Walnut Creek this summer that indoor cycling studios might be peaking, think again because the SoCal-based cycling studio GritCycle will be coming to NorCal soon right here in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out what it’s like here. Thanks to all who emailed about this.
Photo by Unsplash user mimiori
‘Tis the season for Christmas decorations. I always enjoy driving by houses with extravagant lighted decorations!
From a reader email:
Do you have any Christmas light viewing recommendations for the area?
For example certain neighborhoods or streets?
