1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Baja Fresh, sandwiched between Habit Burger Grill and Yogurtland in downtown Walnut Creek, has permanently closed.
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Baja Fresh, sandwiched between Habit Burger Grill and Yogurtland in downtown Walnut Creek, has permanently closed.
Photo from Unsplash user CDC
With Contra Costa now in the more permissive Orange Tier, and almost one million COVID-19 vaccine doses given, things are on the up and up. This week I got my first dose at DVC. It was Pfizer, thankfully, and thought everything went smoothly. Although I heard stories about soreness etc. I felt nothing at all, at least so far. Apparently the second dose is more impactful though. If you’ve been vaccinated, how was the process for you?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
UK-based HPE Activewear opened recently at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where NYX Cosmetics used to be, right next to Macy’s. Check out their online women’s collection here, and men’s collection here.
From their website:
In just a few short years Human Performance Engineering (HPE) has become known as one of the top technical sports apparel brands. The science behind the style gives the product uniqueness and differentiation not captured outside of traditional mass “sports” brands.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Great news as Bierhaus, the German-inspired restaurant and beer hall which closed last December in downtown Walnut Creek, is reopening next month! When I first saw the sign in the window “REOPEN MAY” I wondered whether a Yoda fan employee may have enthusiastically stated that the restaurant may reopen sometime in the future. However, the Bierhaus website does indicate that it’s indeed reopening next month in May. By then I’ll be fully vaccinated and look forward to enjoying a soft pretzel and cold beer very soon.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last October, we learned that Taqueria Limon 3 would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. They are open from 10am – 10pm every day. Check out their menu here.
Photo by Unsplash user artem_kniaz
In 1964, Kitty Genovese was stabbed outside an apartment building in busy Kew Gardens, New York, witnessed by 30+ people who neither helped the victim, nor called police. In 2021, just this week, a 65 year old Asian-American woman was attacked in broad daylight in Manhattan, right outside a luxury apartment, witnessed by several people who also did not help the victim. In fact, the security guard closed the door after the attack was over.
If you witnessed an attack, would you come to their aid? Some bystanders have been attacked themselves, so it’s not so clear-cut, or is it?
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
The Monster Wings, where Fire Wings used to be at The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord, is opening this month with one of the same owners as before. The inside looks nice with plenty of flat screen TVs to catch the latest game. Stay tuned…
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to those who emailed that Utah-based Crumbl Cookies is coming soon to the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Scroll down for their weekly menu here.
From their website:
At Crumbl, warm milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are always on the menu, along with 120+ specialty flavors that rotate weekly! Visit us in-store at any location nationwide for an unique open-kitchen experience where you actually see your Crumbl crew mix, bake, and prepare fresh cookies.
695 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Fry’s Electronics shut down permanently in Concord last month and all other locations due to, “changes in the retail industry and the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic”. Check out more details in this Verge article.
The Veranda, Concord
Brioche de Paris opened over a year ago in downtown Walnut Creek and they’re opening a second location with a new name at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Check out the Brioche de Paris menu here. Thanks to those who emailed about this.
From the Veranda page:
A french Crêperie offering a variety of French Crêpes, Waffles, French Toast, French classic sandwiches, Gateaux Francais, Coffees and many other french surprise goodies.
