65 Moraga Way, Orinda
The signage for the Italian restaurant Taverna Pelligrini, which opened almost five years ago in Orinda, has been taken down and it’s empty inside. Not looking good.
65 Moraga Way, Orinda
The signage for the Italian restaurant Taverna Pelligrini, which opened almost five years ago in Orinda, has been taken down and it’s empty inside. Not looking good.
Thanks to a reader for sending a photo of the Bullman with Bulldog sculpture that has been yarn bombed by Bedford Gallery Docent Adrienne Rogers. Previously masked Bullman with Bulldog photos are here and here.
1333 N. California Blvd. Walnut Creek
I’ve received quite a few emails about Scott’s Seafood in Walnut Creek… They look to be closed for the time being, despite indicating they’re open on their Facebook page. If they are planning to reopen once indoor dining is available, why wouldn’t they mention this on their website and social media pages?
From a Facebook Community Post, “We will re-open in both locations when the ban on indoor dining lifts.”
Up the Creek Records is doing Record Store Day online this year… Check out the list of titles here and get the drop entry form here. Detailed instructions are here and remember to get the form back to them by August 28th. By supporting local business like Up the Creek Records, you’ll be helping the community out as well as having fun getting some cool vinyl records!
Photo by Flickr user benagain_photo
Months into the coronavirus pandemic and one thing I always appreciated was being able to take a nature walk on nearby trails to clear my mind. Or sit outside reading a book. Thanks to the recent fires I can’t even do that. So I’m stuck at home where even the inside air isn’t all that great. How are you handling these twin disasters? What do you think the next calamity to strike the Bay Area will be?
Alamo Plaza
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo), that Panera Bread, which opened in 2015, has closed in Alamo Plaza.
Although the Write That Down Stationery and Gift Boutique closed in Walnut Creek, “due to COVID in May”, they are still open online. They have a 30% off summer sale and a very cool stationery selection so I encourage you to check them out and support a locally owned business online for now.
From their website:
In January 2020, we opened our first and only Write That Down storefront in downtown Walnut Creek, California. The shop featured a curated selection of greeting cards, stationery and gifts for all ages. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic we had to permanently close our brick & mortar shop in May 2020. However, Write That Down will carry on through our online shop until we can open again in a new location.
Lafayette Clocktower
The children’s boutique Myara, which opened last spring in the Lafayette Clocktower, has closed.
1410 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that a new “coffee parlor” and barber called Lever would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Schroder Insurance used to be. As you can see by the signage outside, this has been replaced by a new cafe, restaurant and bar called Tellus, “coming soon”.
From their website:
We are dedicated to providing not only great Coffee, Tea, Beer/Wine and Food – but a cozy, relaxing environment to truly enjoy it in. Our space features plenty of natural light and a beautiful green plant wall, with plenty of space to lounge or work in.
We roast all our beans in-house on a zero-emissions Bellwether Roaster- carefully choosing the regions and farms we source our raw beans from and customizing each small-batch roast for a variety of flavors and strengths.
