1529 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The poke craze is finally coming to downtown Walnut Creek according to the latest permit information from the city as Southern California-based Oke Poke plans to open a new restaurant next to Orangetheory Fitness and Mr. Lucky’s. In addition to poke bowls they also offer Hawaiian shave ice and Hawaiian ice cream sandwiches. Check out their menu here.
1401 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago Performance Bicycle Shop closed in downtown Walnut Creek and now according to the building division a Spanish-based tile, kitchen and bath showroom called Porcelanosa will be opening in this spot.
From their website:
With more than 400 tile, kitchen and bath showrooms in over 120 countries worldwide and over 40 years of experience, the Porcelanosa Group is a major presence in the tile, kitchen and bath industries today. With a vertically integrated model that comprises manufacturing, distributing and retailing, Porcelanosa enables its clients to directly and effectively source from the manufacturer its wide product offerings, including kitchen cabinetry, bathroom furniture and fixtures, hardwood, laminate, glass and stone mosaics, natural stone tiles, solid surface, and avant-garde building systems for contemporary architecture.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Road Runner Sports is relocating in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord right next door where interior spaces design is located as well as keeping part of their original spot. interior spaces design will be relocating within Willows as well across from the UFC GYM.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Interesting addition about Amazon Books coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek which we found out back in January. According to this East Bay Times article, a cafe will be included in the “6,469-square-foot Amazon store”. As you can see in the photo of the recently vacated Coach store, Amazon Books will replace both the Coach store as well the the former Go! Calendars – Games – Toys store.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Golf Galaxy has opened in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center where Golfsmith used to be. Golf Galaxy is owned by DICK’S Sporting Goods and according to a store employee everything in the store comes from Golf Galaxy, not leftover from Golfsmith. Too bad about that sign though…
A sad scene at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville as the pond is drained for a makeover. As I looked out I saw ducks moping around not sure what to do. Quite a few were just sitting on the stones in the empty pond while others wandered aimlessly. Hopefully the water gets added back soon!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The iconic American leather goods store Coach suddenly closed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek recently. This is right next to the clothing store Aritzia which opened last week. On the other side will probably be an Amazon Books store.
Lots of work being done on both Lokanta Mediterranean Grill & Bar and Limon Rotisserie where Inge’s Footwear used to be in downtown Walnut Creek as they prepare to open this year. Check out Lokanta’s menu here and Limon’s menu here.
Lafayette Clocktower
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that RadioShack is closing at the Lafayette Clocktower on Mt. Diablo Blvd. A couple of years ago they integrated Sprint stores within but looks like it was too little too late. For a way bigger selection Fry’s Electronics is located in Concord, worth the trip.
1444 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in May we learned that San Francisco-based Momo’s would be opening where McCovey’s used to be in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Gone are the iconic baseball bat door handles, replaced with their signature olive and toothpick. Check out their San Francisco menu here. Inside looks spacious; if you go don’t forget to check out the big ass fan above the entry, it’s HUGE. Biggest fan I’ve ever seen! You may be wondering why I described such a fan that way, well, the company that makes them is Big Ass Fans. Classic!
