1413 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
After 14 years in business, La Soie Bridal, which opened in this downtown Walnut Creek spot almost 10 years ago, has closed.
1413 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
After 14 years in business, La Soie Bridal, which opened in this downtown Walnut Creek spot almost 10 years ago, has closed.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
Xfinity is coming to Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
Just in time for the holidays, the home goods store featuring products from France, Decors de France is back, this time at Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek, next to Sports Basement. Check out their online selection here.
1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Golf Wang, a clothing brand started by rapper Tyler The Creator, opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here. The popup will be open through December 24th according to their store page.
2251 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Oakland-based Green Fish Seafood Market, which we learned was coming to Walnut Creek in October, has now opened. As you can see in the photo below, they carry king crab legs, as well a wide variety of fresh fish, including sushi-grade cuts ( available starting this week). They also have plenty of fruits and vegetables, as well other interesting products such as Hello Kitty spicy noodles and Siracha ramen noodles, as seen in the photo at bottom. If you’re in the area, definitely check this place out!
King crab legs: 
Ramen:
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month, we learned that The North Face would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. According to an employee at the store, this is a temporary pop-up location (only one floor) but they plan to eventually move to a permanent location somewhere in Broadway Plaza. Check out their online selection here.
3250 Buskirk Ave, Pleasant Hill
In May, we learned that the baby goods store buybuy BABY would be closing in Pleasant Hill, next to Best Buy, and Rasputin Music & DVDs has relocated to this spot. On the left side is Anastatia’s Vintage clothing shop. Check out Rasputin’s online shop here, and find out more about Anastatia’s Vintage here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The North Face is coming to Broadway Plaza where The Gap used to be. Check out their online selection here. Is this serendipity that a shop starting with The is replaced by a shop starting with The as well? Or is something deeper at play here?
From their website:
Named for the most challenging side of the mountain, The North Face has equipped explorers since 1966 to reach their dreams. Driven by the mantra of Never Stop Exploring™, our expeditions inspire us to test the outer limits of performance and possibility.
2251 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Green Fish Seafood Market is coming to Walnut Creek where Walnut Creek Produce used to be, next to Il Pavone. It looks like this place has an existing market in Oakland Chinatown. Find out more about the history of the Oakland market here.
1517 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A store called Crystal Dreams is “coming soon” to downtown Walnut Creek where Ming Quong used to be. Smart move to choose this spot which seems similar in at least some respects I suspect.