1632 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Japanese restaurant Ikoi Sushi that we learned would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Haleh Pastry used to be has opened for dinner for now. This is the same owner as Koji’s in Danville, which closed a few years ago. Check out their menu here and here.
Via Facebook
This is for all you Hello Kitty fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck is making an appearance in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek this Saturday, September 9th:
Hello Walnut Creek! The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Broadway Plaza on Saturday 9/9! Come say hello to us between 10am-8pm in the Event Plaza near Macy’s and pick up some supercute treats, while supplies last! See you there!
Lyric, Walnut Creek
The sidewalk around the new Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek has opened up with the blowout salon Drybar opening soon and as you can see in the above sign the apartments are now leasing. Check out the pricing and availability on their website here. A <500 sf studio starts at $2,300 while a 1BR ranges from $2,669 to about $3,500. The most expensive unit, at 1,316 sf, goes for over $5,000. Check out all the amenities here. Community highlights include a rooftop deck, outdoor lounge with firepit and on-site fitness center. Apartments are equipped with washer/dryer, dishwasher, kitchen island, walk-in closet and more.
Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that the seafood restaurant Pacific Catch would be coming to Agora at South Main across from Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and the coming soon signage is up with a planned December opening. Check out their menu which features items like poke, sushi, fish & chips, salads, and sandwiches and more here.
Magnolia Square Shopping Center, San Ramon
A new poke restaurant called Poke Roll opened recently in the Magnolia Square Shopping Center in San Ramon. A sign mentions that from September 6th – 8th you can get a free macaron ice cream when you buy a poke bowl or roll. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Poke Roll take on Hawaii’s raw fish salad marries traditional Japanese ingredients with its iconic island flavors. Every poke bowl and sushi burrito is made to order right before your eyes with highest quality produce, fresh sushi grade fish, and chef crafted specialty sauces.
1373 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that something interesting is going on in downtown Walnut Creek where Kitchen Table used to be. Signs on the window promoting DimeTime Redzone/Radd3 are posted there as well as video monitors. Radd3 is a Bay Area virtual reality company and a link on that site points to a Squarespace site:
Want to imagine that you are Tom Brady of the New England Patriots or Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons, and that you need to score a final touchdown in the waning seconds to win Super Bowl LI?
Want to experience what it will be like to be crowned World Champions and to have your fans roaring, fireworks going off, and confetti raining down on you?
Want to experience all of this in dazzling, high resolution 3D Virtual Reality standing up and moving around to take in the whole experience at NRG Stadium?
A recently deleted Instagram account gamedayvr_arcade mentioned a virtual reality arcade opening in this spot next month. With football season beginning this is going to be fun to check out, stay tuned!
Danville Town & Country Shopping Center
Round Table Pizza is opening in the Danville Town & Country Shopping Center on San Ramon Valley Blvd. in Danville. As you can see in the photo below there will be an outdoor beer garden patio area. Check out their menu here.
Blackhawk, Plaza, Walnut Creek
The liquid-nitrogen ice cream shop Creamistry is coming to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their menu here. Their specialty ice cream creations like Captain’s Breakfast made with Cap’n Crunch ice cream, strawberries, banana and Nutella and Quantum Coffee made with milk chocolate ice cream, Heath, almonds and caramel sound interesting.
From their website:
Forget the frozen stiff ice cream that has been sitting in the freezer for much too long because at Creamistry, we serve ice cream the fresh way. Our Creamologists specialize in using liquid nitrogen to prepare customized, handcrafted ice cream right before your eyes! We take pride in using high quality, premium ingredients including all natural and organic ingredients with over 60 flavors and toppings.
2540 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the San Ramon mainstay Giuseppe’s Pasta & Grill closed on August 27th. From their Facebook page:
For almost 20 years, Giuseppe’s has proudly served the San Ramon Valley, providing good quality food at a fair price in a family friendly atmosphere. Back in 1998, the folks of San Ramon welcomed us with open arms and for that we will be forever grateful.
Through the years, we’ve hosted wonderful parties, celebrations, surprises and even a couple of weddings. We’ve been fortunate to have benefitted from great friendships and loyal customers over the years and they all will be missed.
It has been a pleasure to have worked with such a wonderful and faithful staff; several have been with us for many, many years. Countless thanks to them for their dedication, hard work and loyalty, as we couldn’t have done it without them.
Now, after all these years, we are sorry to inform you that effective Sunday August 27th, Giuseppe’s will be closing its doors. The landlord has plans for the building and he will not be renewing the lease.
Thank you for your friendship and patronage,
until we meet again…
Joseph Marra & Family
Giuseppe’s
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The jewelry store Alex and Ani is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek according to this article from Mercury News. Find out more about Alex and Ani here and see their online offerings here.