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Yesterday the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people can go maskless in most situations both outdoors AND indoors. I don’t believe state and local guidelines allow for going maskless indoors in public generally, but do you plan on going maskless outside if you’re vaccinated? When I stroll downtown I generally see many people wearing masks on the street, but I have a feeling I’ll be seeing a lot more maskless people outside very soon.
Corvette Stingray spotted in downtown Walnut Creek. This looks like it’d be a fun ride as summer approaches. What decade is this, 70’s?
Lafayette Clocktower
A couple of years ago, the women’s fashion boutique Luck relocated to the Lafayette Clocktower and their sister shop, appropriately named, Clover, has opened a few stores away, featuring sale items from Luck. Check out the Clover page here and browse Luck’s online selection here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Men’s Wearhouse has temporarily relocated within Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek to a prime spot where where Forever 21 used to be, while they remodel their existing store. Check out their online shop here.
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This week we learned that the ice cream shop Salt & Straw opened recently in San Ramon and Third Culture Bakery and their Mochi Muffins are coming soon to downtown Walnut Creek. I also, just so happened to enjoy a Republic of Cake cupcake from Orinda this week as well, which got me thinking, what is my favorite dessert? Especially as we approach summer, I have to answer “ice cream”. Or “milkshake”. To feel less guilty, maybe “egg cream soda”. As long as there is chocolate. That’s non-negotiable.
What is your favorite dessert?
100 Railroad Ave, Danville
Sliver Pizzeria, with locations in Berkeley and Oakland, is coming to Danville where Coffee Shop used to be. According to their FAQ, they only have one type of pizza per day in order to keep the, “pizza ingredients ultra fresh, and keep your time in line to an absolute minimum”. Check out their menu here. Looks interesting!
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
In March, 2020 I posted that the ice cream shop Salt & Straw would be coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, and although it was quietly removed it from their online directory, they were thankfully planning on opening there all along. Learn more about their story here and check out their menu here.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who messaged that Third Culture Bakery, maker of the world renowned Mochi Muffin®, is opening their second Bay Area location at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of S. California Blvd. and Botelho Dr. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
After falling in love in Berkeley, CA, Chef Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu started a bakery journey together, offering pastries reflective of their childhood in Indonesia and Taiwan. Third Culture Bakery started as a two-man-show in 2016, offering the Mochi Muffin® to just six wholesale coffee shops.
They say that deer are the deadliest animals in the United States, but this snake stopped people in their tracks while hiking at the Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. I’m pretty sure it was harmless but it was pretty shocking to see a four foot plus snake crossing the trail. The time I spotted three giant black widow spiders right outside my house was even more heart stopping. What animal are you most scared of?
