In May, we learned that Cupcakin’ Bake Shop would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Kara’s Cupcakes used to be, and their grand opening party is going to take place tomorrow, July 3rd at 11am. “Face painting, balloons and cupcakes galore!”
In May, we learned that Cupcakin’ Bake Shop would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Kara’s Cupcakes used to be, and their grand opening party is going to take place tomorrow, July 3rd at 11am. “Face painting, balloons and cupcakes galore!”
Now that masks are no longer required inside stores for fully* vaccinated people unless requested by the store itself, what do you make of people shopping masked or maskless? Depending on the store, it seems about evenly split between masked and maskless people, although every week that goes by that split is trending towards less masked people.
The impression I get is that masked poeple are already fully vaccinated and are just taking extra precautions just to be safe. And those who are maskless are split between those who are fully vaccinated and those who are not vaccinated and feel it’s not a big deal. What I don’t think is that unvaccinated people are making sure to mask up while shopping indoors.
* I doubt that most people even realize that being fully vaccinated means two weeks after the second mRNA shot (or the first shot for J&J).
What do you think?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that the skincare company Lavelier would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their website here.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
San Francisco-based Yoga Flow SF is opening very soon at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where YogaWorks used to be. Find out more about their offerings here and check out the Walnut Creek instructors here.
From their website:
This studio has four practice rooms. One room will be dedicated to heated vinyasa flow and we are bringing in FAR Infrared radiant heaters, state of the art sound system and LED lighting, allowing us to change the color of the room to any color. This room will be live streamed. The next largest room will be a warm, non-heated room and will host Yoga Level 1, Yoga Level 1-2 classes, gentle classes and classes that require props! New sound system and LED lighting will be in here too. This room will also be live streamed. We’ll also have a barre/sculpt/mat pilates studio with appropriate weights and equipment and last but not least, a room for childcare and prenatal yoga.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
The discount store Five Below, targeted towards tweens and teens, is coming to Willows shopping center where Pier 1 Imports used to be. Check out their online shop here.
Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria La Plaza finally opened at Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek. I look forward to checking this place out soon.
Recently I found myself strolling in Lafayette on one of those hot days when I thought I was hallucinating because at the end of the street I spotted a big sign announcing RED ICE. Was this some special pop-up selling cherry or watermelon Italian ice I used to enjoy back on the East Coast? Nah, just a Reduce Speed sign. Oh well. 🍧🍧🍧
50 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Lafayette Public House opened earlier this year in Lafayette where Coffee Shop used to be. Check out their brunch and cocktail menu here.
From their website:
Formerly known as ‘Coffee Shop’ , Lafayette Public House brings the city a one stop shop for breakfast, lunch and dinner in our ability to curate each guest experience by keeping service, quality and community at the forefront of everything we do.
1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Str8 Edge BarberShop, which relocated within downtown Walnut Creek a couple of years ago, has closed. However, according to their Facebook page, they are, “looking for another location for myself and will keep you posted!”.
1902 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Once again, Spirit Halloween is headed to Walnut Creek where Pier 1 Imports used to be. Check for coupons on their website here.