City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The eyeglass brand Warby Parker is coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Warby Parker was started to create an alternative. By circumventing traditional channels, designing glasses in-house, and engaging with customers directly, we’re able to provide higher-quality, better-looking prescription eyewear at a fraction of the going price.
Newell Promenade, Walnut Creek
Last October, we learned that Andaman Thai would be coming to Newell Promenade in Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their Walnut Creek menu here.
1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Almost 10 years ago, we were all set to trade in our Big Macs for big fancy condos in downtown Walnut Creek where McDonald’s used to be. Alas, it turned out that luxury apartments are now leasing at the apartment complex call The Rise. Check out the floorplans and pricing here and learn about the amenities here.
Lafayette Clocktower
It’s sad news that after six years in business, Bel & Bunna’s Books has closed at Lafayette Clocktower. According to a Facebook post, they were, “two months behind in rent and have been served with a pay or quit notice from the landlords”. In addition to facing competition from Amazon, the COVID-19 pandemic likely made things even more challenging for the store. Despite this, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to shop there with my children over the years.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After almost 10 years absent from Broadway Plaza, the crystal store Swarovski has made a trimphant return to Broadway Plaza in downt0wn Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
1522 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last April, we learned that Indonesian-California fusion restaurant SanDai Nusantara Californian and Kopi Bar (Café) would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where PRIMA Ristorante used to be and they have now opened. I don’t see a menu on their website. Has anyone checked this place out? How is it?
312 Railroad Ave, Danville
A restaurant called Tides is coming to Danville where Albatross used to be. Stay tuned…
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Crumbl Cookies opened late last year at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here and Walnut Creek page here. I read an article in the NY Times about Crumbl recently and wonder if these cookies are worth it?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last September, we learned that the sustainable shoe brand Allbirds would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here. When I dropped by over the weekend, some merchandise was on sale for 25% off, and there was a distinctive Walnut Creek pin to celebrate the opening. I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable the wool runner shoes felt!
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Library Social Club, under the same ownership as The Hideout Kitchen in Lafayette, opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek where Guava Island Eats used to be.
From their website:
Set in Walnut Creek’s busy downtown, The Library provides a unique experience unlike any other wine club with its repurposed vintage decor, value conscious price points and a sincere experience.
The Library offers a blend of esoteric and classic wines, local brews and small bites, and is open to the public but offers exclusive membership packages with many perks.
