Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
AAA is relocating from their downtown Walnut Creek location at Plaza Escuela to Encina Grande where Leslie’s Pool Supplies used to be (since moved to nearby Citrus Marketplace).
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
AAA is relocating from their downtown Walnut Creek location at Plaza Escuela to Encina Grande where Leslie’s Pool Supplies used to be (since moved to nearby Citrus Marketplace).
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Yesterday we learned that the public art stick-work sculptures were removed after two years at Civic Park in downtown Walnut Creek. There are plenty other public art pieces in the East Bay including the Hand of Peace sculpture seen in the above photo. What is your favorite public art in the East Bay and also in the US and beyond?
Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Quizno’s Subs closed recently at the Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek.
When the stick-work sculptures made from woven willow saplings went up in front of the Walnut Creek Library at Civic Park a couple of years ago I knew they would be gone within two years, but driving by recently and seeing them missing, replaced by a forlorn dirt patch, made me somehow sad. You can still see the Hand of Peace sculpture and the recently completed colorful mural in the background towards the top left in the above photo.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Thanks to everyone who emailed about Beverly Hills-based Sprinkles Cupcakes coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. They will be located in between Philz Coffee and Joe & the Juice on the first level. Founded by Candice Nelson, the pastry chef and judge of Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush, they will also offer ice cream, cookies, brownies, layer cakes and more. Check out their selection here.
Photo by Unsplash user Ani Kolleshi
How concerning is this? Step one for me is to stop touching my face!
From an advisory:
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has confirmed the first positive case of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, involving a resident of the county.
The person tested positive this afternoon. Our County’s public health lab conducted the test, which is expected to be confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in the coming days. The patient, who is being treated at a hospital in the county, had no known travel history and no known contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
This movie theater scene from 1995’s Outbreak makes me nervous:
https://youtu.be/Wy-w1-g7OvY
Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Ginger’s Gelato, which opened over a year ago at Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek, is under new ownership and features a coffee bar, Contra Costa Coffee, where they offer espresso, lattes, coffee, tea and more. The gelato, with additional flavors, is from the same recipe as the original owners and they still have hand packed pints for sale as well. Check out their website here.
More photos, including latte art, after the jump…
Thanks to a reader for sending the above photo showing that the Golden State Warriors Team Store, which opened a few years ago in downtown Walnut Creek across from Broadway Plaza, has closed. Considering the Warriors last place standing, this is not at all surprising. You may recall that in January the Giants Dugout store closed as well, right next door.
The Orchards, Walnut Creek
Last fall we learned that Pittsburg-based Antojitos Taqueria would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Skin Soup opened recently at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette, behind Sugi.
From their website:
Skin Soup was inspired by the idea & concept of blending apothecary & spa, providing remedies and treatments that transform the skin and body, creating ingredients for wellness. We combine exclusive professional grade products, carefully chosen to treat from outside in, with corrective treatments that treat from the inside out.