Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In May, we learned that Men’s Wearhouse temporarily relocated within Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek where Forever 21 used to be while their original location was remodeled, and they are now back to this spot. Check out their online shop here.
Five years later, this convertible Porsche makes another car of the day appearance. Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek.
This photo of a “MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED (We’re staying up to date with CDC guidelines and our local mandates)” sign at a store in downtown Walnut Creek was taken just over the weekend and it’s already out of data as Contra Costa Health Services issued a mandate yesterday requiring mask wearing indoors. Although unfortunate, this makes more sense than their previous mandate “recommending” indoor mask wearing.
From the PR:
Vaccination continues to protect against severe COVID-19 illness, but with the COVID-19 Delta variant now infecting a small percentage of vaccinated people as well as many unvaccinated people, eight Bay Area health officers have issued health orders requiring masks indoors in public places.
The orders require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3rd.
Vaccines remain the most powerful tool in the fight against COVID-19, including the Delta variant. Nonetheless, the Delta variant is infecting a small percentage of the vaccinated in the Bay Area — who still remain strongly protected against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. In those instances of infection in a vaccinated person, a face covering prevents further spread. Bay Area health officials urge all unvaccinated residents 12 and older to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Bay Area-based clothing store LULUSIMONSTUDIO, founded in 2013, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Str8 Edge BarberShop used to be. Check out their online shop here.
Earlier this month, I asked about new guidance where fully vaccinated people were not required to wear masks indoors. Just as I had serious doubts about that rule, now a new “recommendation” was announced recently by “Bay Area health officials” that
everyone consider wearing face coverings whenever they enter indoor public spaces, regardless of their vaccination status. This extra precaution is not a requirement, but a healthy choice.
If I thought unvaccinated people were not wearing masks then, I’m even more sure that people I encounter indoors not wearing masks are not vaccinated. How does this “recommendation” help at all? I’m genuinely confused by this. Either have a rule that masks are required indoors, or don’t have any rule at all. Am I off base here?
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Paia Mercantile “A Slice of Aloha” opened a few months ago in downtown Walnut Creek and they will be having a grand opening celebration with live hula dancing, food and more this Friday on July 30th at 5pm. Find out more about them on their website here.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In May we learned that Bierhaus reopened in downtown Walnut Creek, and they are now officially open since a couple of weeks ago. Check out their beverage menu here, dinner menu here and lunch menu here. I look forward to a warm house pretzel with a cold beer to wash it down soon!
From an email:
Andrew Curley is our new Executive Chef. Pre-pandemic, he spent 2 years running the kitchen of a San Francisco Michelin 3-star restaurant. We could say more, but once you try his food, you’ll know.
Though he left the SF haute cuisine scene behind to join Bierhaus in the burbs, his talent shines on our new menu which includes schnitzel (better than ever), house made spaetzle with whipped ricotta, wood-fired half chicken, farro salad (chef’s kiss), seasonal pierogi, whole Mt Lassen trout with beurre blanc.
The Veranda, Concord
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar, which opened a few years ago at the Veranda shopping center in Concord, has closed. Their San Jose location remains open.
1389 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
I love dumplings so really look forward to Dumpling Hours opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Burger Loft used to be. Stay tuned…
Jazz at Lesher Center – Sarah McKenzie Secrets of My Heart:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 20, 2021, Saturday, August 21, 2021After the great success of Sarah McKenzie’s 2017 album Paris in the Rain (Impulse! Records) the 31-year-old pianist singer and composer returns with the poignant Secrets of My Heart, which documents McKenzie’s burgeoning brilliance interpreting 20th-century jazz standards with her penchant for crafting sterling compositions that will surely become jazz standards in the 21st century.
In addition to performing songs from her latest album Sarah will also be showcasing pieces from Music Connects Our World – a production that Diablo Regional Arts Association was proud to commission in October 2020 (this full concert can be viewed online for free at: go.draa.org/MusicConnectsOurWorld).