1352 Locust St, Walnut Creek
It’s been over two years since we learned that Albany-based 5 Tacos & Beers would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Tender Greens used to be, but they have now opened, with a new patio out front. Check out their menu here and online ordering menu here. Their craft beer selection is here, and cocktails and tequila selection is here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In March, we saw the Italian lingerie shop Intimissimi signage go up at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their women’s line here, and men’s line here.
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
ExpectAsian A Fusion Eatery, which opened almost three years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. Taking its place will be Hakashi Sushi Bar & Grill, a San Francisco-based restaurant. Check out their San Francisco menu here.
From their website:
Our cuisine is simple and delicate. Our Chef, Julio, learned from his master, Norihiko Suzuki, from Fukushima Japan. Chef Julio is excellent at inspiring and hand crafting every dish from Omakese to Nigiri to Sashimi.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After almost six years, much progress has been made on the Life Time fitness studio building located across from Macy’s at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Look out for a late summer, 2023 opening! Sign up for the Walnut Creek wait list here and find out more about club amenities and spaces here.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that Boba Studio would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek right next to Dumpling Hours, and a sign in their window lists a grand opening on April 14th. I wonder if they’ll be open sooner for a soft opening.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last September, we learned that Italian lingerie label Intimissimi would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and their signage is now up so they should be open soon. Check out their women’s line here, and men’s line here.
1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
According to a sign outside, LULUSIMONSTUDIO, which opened in 2021 in downtown Walnut Creek, is closing. Check out their online selection here.
Danville Square
The Melt Opened at Danville Square next to Trader Joe’s. I always thought this was a grilled cheese restaurant, but based on the tagline, “World’s Meltiest Burger”, I guess they’re known for their burgers? How do the burgers compare to Roam or Habit? Check out their menu here.
181 Hartz Ave, Danville
The skateboard shop Rad Board Shop, which opened April, 2021 in Danville, closed in January.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Touro Luggage, formerly known as Innovation Luggage, opened recently at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where Brighton Collectibles used to be. They were previously located at the backside of the plaza, and before that, next to Neiman Marcus. Check out their online selection here.
