1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sad news as Bierhaus, the German-inspired restaurant and beer hall which opened about a year ago, closed in downtown Walnut Creek. I really enjoyed dining there and hope they come back in the future. Thanks to all who emailed about this.
After many months of East Bay schools keeping children home to deal with remote learning, they’ve decided that now, with about 200,000 new daily cases and more people who’ve died in a day than who perished on 911, would be a good time to convince parents to send their children back to school once back in the Red Tier. That’s funny, because when I think of RED, I don’t think safety. Red means stop, red means danger.
And once children are back in school, they’ll get to enjoy school life wearing masks all the time, physically separated from their classmates, eating cold lunches in the chilly outdoors with no bus ride home. Sounds like a real blast to me.
Do you plan on sending your children back to school in January when we’re back in the “safe” red tier?
1561 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
In July we learned that Main Street Rags would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek next to Lettuce and their signage is now up.
1910 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to those who sent word that the Walnut Creek DMV closed for good last month. According to the East Bay Times a new office will open in Pleasanton and stay tuned for a, “multi-family apartment complex on the lot” in the future. Check out the Concord DMV for a nearby office.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
An F45 Training gym is “coming soon” to Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga where Mycra Pac used to be. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and find out more about F45 workouts here. According to one Facebook post, the owner has been a certified trainer since 2013, became Head Trainer of Orangetheory Fitness Palo Alto and, “previously owned and operated F45 Training San Mateo for 4 years (ranked top 5 worldwide)”.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In September we learned that the North Vancouver-based clothing and gear company Arc’teryx would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where Everything But Water used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here. There’s still 25% off sitewide through today. It’s a small shop but all very high quality goods.
3566 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The cycling showroom First Mile Cycle Works, which will also be a “maintenance & demo center”, is opening in Lafayette next spring where Milosport used to be.
From their website:
First Mile Cycle Works bridges the gap in the direct to consumer bicycle experience. We give riders of all levels the unique opportunity to try before they buy, and a trusted local source for maintenance and community.
1201 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last week, we learned that a lululemon pop up would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Note that their existing location at Broadway Plaza remains open. Check out their Facebook page here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The vegan and sustainable clothing store Vepublic opened over the weekend at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their website here.
Photo by Unsplash user element5digital
This week according to Contra Costa Health Services, the, “adjusted average daily number of new COVID-19 cases in Contra Costa has doubled in recent weeks, rising from 4.3 per 100,000 population on Oct. 16 to 9.2 on Nov. 16.” Contra Costa is now back in the red tier which has led to limits on indoor activities such as movie theaters, museums and other activities.
Given the degrading circumstances, are you planning on celebrating Thanksgiving with non-household family and/or friends next week?