1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new sushi restaurant and lounge called Sakimoto Sushi Lounge opened in downtown Walnut Creek, next to Macy’s where Corners Tavern used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Offering a New York style dining experience, diners will love the trendy feel of a big city nightlife experience, complete with themed environment, large screen projection, upbeat music, all while enjoying world renowned food from our staff of seasoned chefs.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Bober Tea signage is now up at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Over the summer we learned they would be coming to Plaza Escuela and I look forward to checking this place out. Check out the Sacramento menu here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
The Kebab Shop, which opened a couple of years ago at Crow Canyon Commons in San Ramon is coming “soon..ish” to the Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Plucked Chicken & Beer (same owners as Sauced BBQ & Spirits) is “coming soon” to Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek where Patra Indian Grill used to be. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here. Do you prefer Plucked or Starbird Chicken across the street at Encina Grande?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the furniture maker Herman Miller will be opening a showroom at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online showroom here. I sat in their iconic Aeron chair a few times but I’m still partial to Steelcase.
Photo by Flickr user alachuacounty
Just when we thought COVID-19 was becoming manageable, now we know the Omicron variant is probably even more transmissible than Delta, even by those who are vaccinated. Will this change your holiday plans at all? Considering it’s usually mild among the vaccinated, maybe it’ll be OK?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The skincare shop Lavelier, which opened at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed.
Photo by Sherry McKay
Check out the view of downtown Walnut Creek from Shell Ridge Open Space, taken by Sherry McKay this past Saturday. What an amazing sunset!
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Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that the entertainment center Pinstripes would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they recently announced they’ll be opening where Crate & Barrel currently is. Crate & Barrel is expected to close early next year, with possible plans to relocate to the first floor of Neiman Marcus. Stay tuned…
1129 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
In May, we learned that LensCrafters would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in a prime spot where Apple used to be, and they have now opened. Check out the Walnut Creek LensCrafters page here. They offer eye exams and are having a 50% grand opening sale for a short time.