1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The bar Urban Alley opened last summer in downtown Walnut Creek but they have been “closed for maintenance” for quite a while now and both their Facebook and Instagram pages are not displaying. The Yelp page indicates a November 26th reopening but why would they deactivate their social media pages if they’re planning to reopen? Anyone know what’s going on?
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The Japanese restaurant Kurumi is under new ownership (again) in downtown Walnut Creek. Everything looked the same as I walked by recently but noticed the soft opening sign on the window. Employees confirmed the change in ownership and pointed out the menu is new. Check it out here.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photos) that Royal Pharmacy opened recently in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek. Their Grand Opening will be held this Saturday, November 3rd from 1 – 4pm. “Enjoy snacks and refreshments; Enter to win prize drawings”.
1616 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After OI-C Bowl closed earlier this year in downtown Walnut Creek, Siam Fine Thai Cuisine opened in its place. Check out their menu here. However, they’ll be closing after Thanksgiving and a Dublin-based Burmese restaurant will be opening in its place. Stay tuned… Has there ever been a Burmese restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Over the summer we learned that the St. Louis-based women’s catalog retailer Soft Surroundings would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they’ll be opening this Friday, November 2nd. Check out their online catalog here.
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Ko Cups, a “Korean bbq place that serves in bowls/ cups that frequents food trucks and antique Fair in Alameda” is coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord next to Poke Bowl. Check out their menu here.
From their website and menu:
We founded Ko-Cups in 2016 to bring delicious Korean offerings to the food fair and farmer’s market scenes. We believe in quality ingredients and that our food ultimately speaks for itself; there is no success without flavor. We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding cities.
Ko-Cups start off with a base of aromatic rice, the best Japchae (Korean noodles) you’ve ever tasted, and some crunchy seasonal vegetables. Choose your protein, then we top it with one of our flavorful sauces: Sweet & Spicy Chili, Hot Gochujang, or Mayo Mustard — your pick!
The Veranda, Concord
There is a lot going on at the Veranda shopping center in Concord these days and now Walnut Creek based Residual Sugar Wine Bar has opened as well, right next to Coffee Shop. Check out their wine menu here, food menu here and look for updates on their Instagram page here. There is a huge outdoor patio area to the side as well as in front so the next time you find yourself in Concord I recommend dropping by to check this place out! 🍷
19901 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
With less than a week to go before Halloween, if you’re near San Ramon check out Moore’s Pumpkin Patch where in addition to offering pumpkins there is also a “Family Fun Park complete with rides and attractions”. Check out their website here where they offer a free ride coupon with $15 pumpkin purchase.
Moraga Shopping Center
We’ve been waiting for La Finestra Ristorante to relocate from Lafayette since August and they have now opened in the Moraga shopping center near Safeway. Check out their menus and hours of operation on their website here.
