32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
The Cooperage, which opened over five years ago in Lafayette is now The Coop, as you can see by the updated signage in the above photo. Check out their menus here. Please tell me that’s a temporary sign that’s going to be replaced eventually.
2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Over the weekend I stopped by the soon-to-open Mediterranean restaurant Manakish Oven and Grill in Walnut Creek and one employee said they are planning to open this weekend. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
1948 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
A new escape room called Diablo Escape Room is coming to Walnut Creek right in the retail center where Color Me Mine and Bar Method are located. According to a planning commission report, it will be 2,763 square feet. I’ve done a few escape rooms at Red Door in Concord and a few other places and am a big fan when done right. Looking forward to this!
From the report:
The Diablo Escape Room is an interactive venue that consists of team‐based games where participants discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to escape the room in a limited amount of time.
Sprouts Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who emailed about Freebirds World Burrito closing at Sprouts shopping center in Walnut Creek. They opened almost seven years ago and parking was as tough then as it was when I dropped by over the weekend!
Orinda Theatre Square
Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new “second hand clothing and home goods” shop called MidMod Exchange opening in Orinda Theatre Square “mid December”.
1389 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Burger Loft opened recently where Pomegranate used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
All of our meat is organic and every ingredient is locally sourced and totally fresh. More than just burgers, we prepare sure-to-please meals for eat in or takeout for parties, business meetings or family and friend get-togethers. All in a contemporary, family friendly atmosphere with full table service.
We offer take-out, and inside counter seating. Order online directly from us for Takeout, and Catering!
1373 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
If you thought that with the closing of the cycling studio Flywheel Sports in downtown Walnut Creek this summer that indoor cycling studios might be peaking, think again because the SoCal-based cycling studio GritCycle will be coming to NorCal soon right here in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out what it’s like here. Thanks to all who emailed about this.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the fur retailer Maximilian would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Z Gallerie used to be and they are now open. According to a person working there this is not a pop up but a permanent location. For more information about Maximilian Furs check out their website here.
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Patron Mexican Grill only opened this summer in downtown Walnut Creek, but a new restaurant has just taken over, called De Afghanan “Authentic Kabob House”. Although the main sign says “Now Open” when I stopped by over the weekend a hand written sign in the window said, “opening soon”. Has anyone had a chance to try this place out?
