Spotted at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. “Poor Santa”. Thanks to a reader for sending!
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?
3541 Wilkinson Ln, Lafayette
Hofssi Chocolates is having their fourth annual holiday pop up shop in Lafayette right behind La Fiesta Square. They are open 10 am – 4 pm, daily through December 23rd.
From their website:
I make premium chocolates, with great ingredients. I make chocolates that taste great. I love caramel, toffee and nut based chocolates. Those are my specialties. The chocolate I use is all fair trade, and much of it is organic. In fact, I try to use as may organic ingredients as I can. I use no preservatives or dyes.
I don’t mean to alarm anyone but the dinosaurs that recently appeared at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek have gone missing. If you spot them roaming around please do not approach them as they are extremely dangerous as they are known carnivores and may attack at any time.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the fur retailer Maximilian would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Z Gallerie used to be and they are now open. According to a person working there this is not a pop up but a permanent location. For more information about Maximilian Furs check out their website here.
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Patron Mexican Grill only opened this summer in downtown Walnut Creek, but a new restaurant has just taken over, called De Afghanan “Authentic Kabob House”. Although the main sign says “Now Open” when I stopped by over the weekend a hand written sign in the window said, “opening soon”. Has anyone had a chance to try this place out?