Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek, can anyone guess where this is?
Vanessa’s Bistro 2, the Vietnamese tapas-style restaurant located in downtown Walnut Creek, recently replaced their sign and got rid of the “2”, although it looks like it’s still in their name officially. I think it looks cool using the distressed metal for the backing.
Spotted next to Neiman Marcus and Chico’s in downtown Walnut Creek, the sign says:
PROTECTED TREES
These trees are in a Tree Protection Zone (TPZ). No one is allowed to disturb or damage these trees. The City of Walnut Creek Code provides $1,000 fine and six months in jail for violations.
Notify owner at telephone 342-3900.
So if you happen to be waiting around that area with others please be sure to maintain a quiet voice so as to not disturb the tree. Thank you.
Last week B. H. Development was awarded the opportunity to purchase the parking lot at one of the most desirable retails areas in Walnut Creek, at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St. One thing that stuck out in the description of the winning bid is, ‘Also proposes a “Commercial lane paseo dining concept”’. It really doesn’t seem like Commercial Lane is the right way to market such a dining concept and so surely the street name will be changed eventually.
So what does everyone think the street name should be changed to? Is there a historical Walnut Creek figure which could be used? Or something related to Walnut Creek, like a flower native to Walnut Creek? Chime in and get your voice heard first!
Lark Creek is located in downtown Walnut Creek at 1360 Locust St. From their website:
Lark Creek® Walnut Creek is located in historic downtown Walnut Creek. The atmosphere is light and airy, with American country charm, sidewalk seating, an exhibition kitchen, and the new Oakville Room seating up to 36 guests for private functions. The changing menu, created by Chef Scott Wall includes seasonal, farm-fresh American fare featuring traditional and updated recipes. Produce, meats, poultry, fish, and other products from local ranchers, growers, and fishermen. Housemade desserts; local and regional wines.
In addition to the Walnut Creek location, they also own Yankee Pier in Lafayette. You can see there menu here. I haven’t been back in a couple of years, any fans?
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek, the broken pane was perfectly placed! Now, does anyone know where this window is located? Have a great weekend everyone!
According to a BtCreek reader comment, the Walnut Creek city council has awarded the downtown Walnut Creek parking lot project to B.H. Devlopment, overiding numerous correspondence from longtime Walnut Creek residents calling for Davidson & Licht to be awarded the project. Located at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St, Davidson & Licht wanted to put up a jewelry store, wheres as BH Development offered the following:
Simple; metal (no stucco). Property will feature a Green Wall which will encompass all sides of the lobby tower making it a 3‐D feature. Corner retail plus a 3 level restaurant (bar/lounge on ground floor, 2nd floor kitchen, rooftop dining). Also proposes a “Commercial lane paseo dining concept”
Looks like this is a huge upset for Davidson & Licht and major win for BH Development. From the description I look forward to checking this out, especially the “Commercial lane paseo dining concept”. Outdoor dining concept possibly? Stay tuned…
UPDATE: Based on the BtCreek poll from yesterday, BH Development received 37.5% of the vote whereas Davidson & Licht received 50%, and “Nobody” received 12.5% for the question, “Which Company Should Walnut Creek Sell the Mt. Diablo/N. Main Parking Lot to?”
From a Walnut Creek Police report:
Early this morning, at approximately 0500 hours, a resident woke up to the sound of his vehicle being started. He ran outside and saw a suspect stealing his vehicle (later identified as Mario PENA). PENA fled in the victim’s vehicle. The victim then saw two other suspects run from his neighbor’s driveway (later identified as Heriberto HERNANDEZ and Isaac GOMEZ). He gave chase and one of the suspects dropped a back pack which had been stolen from the neighbor’s vehicle. The victim lost sight of the suspects and called the police department. Officers responded to the area and found HERNANDEZ hiding. HERNANDEZ was arrested without incident. Officers also found GOMEZ’ vehicle parked nearby and impounded it.
Approximately, two hours later a Walnut Creek Police Officer spotted GOMEZ in a different vehicle with several other occupants heading onto Interstate 680. The officer followed the vehicle while waiting for additional Walnut Creek Officers to respond. Officers then performed a high risk stop on Highway 24 near Pleasant Hill Road. Officers arrested GOMEZ, PENA, PEREZ and a female juvenile from the vehicle without incident.
At approximately 1100 hours, Walnut Creek Detectives located and recovered the stolen vehicle unoccupied in Concord.
