1348 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that The Cooperage, which has been in Lafayette for almost 10 years, is relocating to downtown Walnut Creek where Lemonade used to be. Check out their menu here. Note that in 2019, they were renamed Coop.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago, we learned that the entertainment center and restaurant Pinstripes would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and their “Coming soon” signage is now up. According to their Walnut Creek web page, look for a fall/winter opening and sign up for a “complimentary wood-fired pizza or flatbread, invite to our grand opening party, plus early access to reservations.” Check out sample menus here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Sock Harbor, which closed last March at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where The Walking Company used to be, has re-popped up where Janie and Jack used to be. Check out their online selection here.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last November, we leaned that Melo’s, with several East Bay locations including Danville and Pleasant Hill, would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Bierhaus used to be, and they’re planning to open on September 18th. I was able to get a look inside and it looks really spacious and inviting. I look forward to dining there soon with my family! Check out their website here.
1528 Locust St. Walnut Creek
Flowers Salon opened recently where Vitality Bowls used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. According to this Insta post, the owner bought Insignia salon next door, which opened over 10 years ago. According to their website, they offer, extensions, Brazilian blowouts, keratin, Balayages, haircuts, waxing, makeup and more. Check out their available services and book here.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Great Clips, which opened almost 10 years ago at Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga, has closed.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June, we learned that Life Time preview center opened at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and according to their web page, they plan on opening September 22nd, across from Macy’s. As you can see in the above photo, they have a large sculpture right above the front entrance way. Note the LifeCafe to the right. Check out their menu here.
The Clocktower, Danville
Gourmet Corner “European Food Market” opened at The Clocktower in Danville. I wonder how similar this is to Babushka grocery store in Walnut Creek?
Last week, the K-pop group Blackpink held an epic, electrifying performance at Oracle Park in San Francisco in front of about 40,000 concert-goers waving pink, heart-shaped light sticks.
For the BLINKs out there, who’s your bias?
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Ardent Goods opened recently at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Our products are natural, non-toxic, plant-powered, small-batch and human-made. Our packaging is recyclable, biodegradable, refillable, or meant to be reused again and again. For us, earth-friendly isn’t an option — it’s the only option.
