1532 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
WC Kitchen & Bar soft opened in downtown Walnut Creek where Opa! used to be. Check out their food menu here and drinks menu here.
From their website:
At WC kitchen & bar, we take pride in offering a unique blend of American cuisine infused with Indian and Asian flavors.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the jewelry store Mejuri opened at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
We believe fine jewelry should be for more than just special occasions. Jewelry is personal, and the right piece can bring joy, confidence, or meaning to even the simplest everyday moments. That’s why we’ve been creating jewelry for every budget since 2015.
495 Hartz Ave, Danville
Darren Jewelers has relocated to a prime Danville spot on Hartz Ave. where Trek Bicycle used to be.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that a Rivian showroom would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and just in time for massive anti-Musk (and Trump) protests, they have opened conveniently directly across the Tesla showroom. Check out the Rivian selection here.
From their website:
We surround problems with different perspectives, united by our values and determination.
Newell Square, Walnut Creek
In January, we learned that South Korean bakery cafe Paris Baguette would be coming to Newell Square in Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I tried their Dubai chocolate mochi donut which was delicious!
480 Hartz Ave, Danville
Kaia’s Island Kitchen & Tiki Bar opened in Danville where The Vine and Spirits used to be. Check out their website here.
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Last November, we learned that Dad’s BBQ Next Generation would be coming to Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Our journey and very first location began September 1, 1999, at 10151 Foothill Blvd. in Oakland Ca. when our founders, Dennis Ray Hicks Sr. and Etta Delitha Hicks, set out to create a restaurant that would serve the best barbeque in town.
312 Railroad Ave, Danville
Wine Bar + Kitchen Crush’d opened last summer in Danville where The Find used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Discover Crush’d, a Danville wine and cocktail bar offering sustainable wine on tap craft cocktails, indulgent bites, and private events in the heart of the Tri-Valley
1372 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that the cafe Ananas would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where CREAM used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Discover our vibrant coffee selection from Zolo Roasters and our unique nitro brew coffee, nitro brew ice-tea, kombucha and matcha.
1535 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Stereo S41 is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where PG&E used to be according to an ABC placard in the window. Check out the details in this Bay Area Telegraph article.