Spotted this beauty, a Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, in downtown Walnut Creek.
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that El Jardin Taqueria Opened recently at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek where Burgerim used to be.
From the email:
Lower WC prices but a variety of generous taco fillings. Street food items like burritos and tortas dominate (good), the combo plate options are a little hazy and not my taste. A salsa bar is also available (no Tabasco seen).
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that the shoe store Dr. Martens would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and their signage is now up, indicating a summer opening. Check out their online shop here.
Summer has begun, and there are several movies I’d like to see on the big screen, including Top Gun Maverick, Jurassic World Dominion, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Although I still don’t feel comfortable with Covid still spreading, I think I’d go if I wore a mask. At least for Top Gun. What movies are you planning to watch on the big screen this summer?
1432 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new outdoor patio from the restaurant Sasa called Minami Garden opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Chef Philip Yang (proprietor & owner of Blue Gingko) prepares Japanese influenced dishes from around the world consisting of an eclectic mix of local and seasonal meat, sashimi, and traditional sushi specialties, with an emphasis on a unique variety of fresh seafood delivered daily from Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji fish market and Oahu’s Fish Auction.
Photo by Unsplash user timothycdykes
Check out Walnut Creek’s first annual craft brew festival on July 3rd at Civic Park. More details and ticket options are available on their website here.
From a PR:
Celebrate the holiday weekend by filling your cup with delicious craft brews at the first annual Hops & Creek Brewfest 1-4 p.m., July 3, in
Walnut Creek’s Civic Park.This exclusive event encourages attendees to sample from innovative breweries like Barebottle and Del Cielo Brewing, as well as some of Northern California’s most iconic brew masters, including Lagunitas and the Sierra Nevada. And for true beer connoisseurs, the festival will open an hour early, where select breweries will have a reserve offering of samples for those who purchase the early access ticket.
This 21+ only event features gourmet food trucks, a pet lounge, a fitness challenge, a cornhole corner, and live music by Against The Grain—all in the heart of Walnut Creek’s downtown.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Dumpling Time, with locations in San Francisco, San Jose and Berkeley, is coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their Santana Row menu here.
From their website:
The shop’s handmade dumplings include heritage pork, veggies, chicken, lamb, wagyu beef, and a range of seafood. Dumpling Time has a playful menu by having colorful dumpling-skin options made with beet reductions or spinach. Those who are not feeling pan-fried gyoza, will be offered our daily noodle option. Dumpling Time also offers ten local draft beers, bottled beers, along with wine as well.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that activewear brand Fabletics would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and their “coming soon” signage is up, pointing to a summer opening. Check out their online selection here.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that sweetgreen opened today in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here.
1520 Locust St, Walnut Creek
According to a state ABC sign posted in the window where Lokanta is located in downtown Walnut Creek, a new restaurant called Elia will be opening here. For now, Lokanta remains open for the next three to four weeks according to a Lokanta employee. Check out the Pleasanton Elia menu, featuring Greek cuisine here.