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.
With Thanksgiving and Chanukah behind us, and Christmas and New Year’s right around the corner, this is the time for celebrations. My favorite holidays are probably Thanksgiving and Fourth of July. If you asked me many years ago, I’d say Halloween for sure. What is your favorite holiday?
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Before learning that processed meats like hot dogs increased the likelihood of getting cancer, I was a huge hot dog and sausage fan. When offered a choice between a burger and hot dog, I always chose hot dog. I love eating hot dogs, especially with mustard, relish and sauerkraut. Now, we see that Hot Dog Palace near Todos Santas Plaza in Concord has been unceremoniously replaced with a burger joint. Burger restaurants are ubiquitous, and I lament the loss of every dwindling hot dog restaurant. I wonder if this is due to the processed meat dangers? Or do people just like burgers more? I still eat hot dogs on occasion, just not as much as I used to.
1373 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In February, 2020 we learned that a gym called Hook’d would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and it looks like they’re getting ready to open soon. You can see the boxing ring towards the back.
