TravisMathew Coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

December 17, 2019 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the SoCal-based men’s clothing store, TravisMathew, founded in 2007 and bought by Callaway a few years ago, is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek.

From their website:

Founded in 2007, TravisMathew draws its inspiration from all aspects of Southern California culture and lifestyle. Our focus on making premier men’s apparel for work and play has cemented our foothold in the sportswear world. Over the past several years, TravisMathew has been leading the way in quality and active-wear design.

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What’s Going on with Blaze Pizza at Lyric in Walnut Creek?

December 16, 2019 11:30 am

Lyric, Walnut Creek

In April we learned that Blaze Pizza would be coming to The Lyric in downtown Walnut Creek but all the coming soon signs have been removed and one reader emailed that they were, “balled up in a trash can in the corner.” However, the website still has a location listed. Anyone know what’s going on? The listed address is, “1507 Locust St.” so I wonder if they’re actually opening next door in the soon-to-be-built new building? Check out their menu here.

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Uniqlo Closing this Month At Plaza Escuela in Downtown Walnut Creek

December 16, 2019 8:30 am

Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek

The Japanese clothing store Uniqlo, which opened a little over five years ago at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, is closing on December 29th. They are still open in Concord, Pleasanton and Emeryville. Thanks to everyone who emailed about this.

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The Cooperage Becomes The Coop in Lafayette

December 13, 2019 11:30 am

32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette

The Cooperage, which opened over five years ago in Lafayette is now The Coop, as you can see by the updated signage in the above photo. Check out their menus here. Please tell me that’s a temporary sign that’s going to be replaced eventually.

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Question of the Day – What is your Favorite Apple Variety?

December 13, 2019 8:30 am

I know that organic produce tends to be smaller but these apples I spotted at Whole Foods the other day are ridiculously small! They are like over-sized cherries! Can you imagine eating one like a regular-sized apple? Just the thought makes me snicker! Anyway, in my family we eat Fuji apples. I’ve tried buying other varieties but they always tell me to go back to the Fuji. What is your favorite apple variety?

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Manakish Oven and Grill Opening this Weekend in Walnut Creek

December 12, 2019 11:30 am

2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Over the weekend I stopped by the soon-to-open Mediterranean restaurant Manakish Oven and Grill in Walnut Creek and one employee said they are planning to open this weekend. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.

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Diablo Escape Room Coming to Walnut Creek

December 12, 2019 8:30 am

1948 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

A new escape room called Diablo Escape Room is coming to Walnut Creek right in the retail center where Color Me Mine and Bar Method are located. According to a planning commission report, it will be 2,763 square feet. I’ve done a few escape rooms at Red Door in Concord and a few other places and am a big fan when done right. Looking forward to this!

From the report:

The Diablo Escape Room is an interactive venue that consists of team‐based games where participants discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks in one or more rooms in order to escape the room in a limited amount of time.

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Jun’s Island Fusion Opens at Oak Park Center in Pleasant Hill

December 11, 2019 11:30 am

Oak Park Center, Pleasant Hill

The Filipino restaurant Jun’s Island Fusion opened recently at Oak Park Center in Pleasant Hill. I tried the Tapsilog with BBQ chicken, garlic rice, mango slaw, lumpia and fried egg and it was delicious. Check out their menu here. (h/t foodhoe)

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“Poor Santa”

December 11, 2019 8:30 am

Spotted at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. “Poor Santa”. Thanks to a reader for sending!

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Freebirds World Burrito Closes at Sprouts Shopping Center in Walnut Creek

December 10, 2019 11:30 am

Sprouts Shopping Center, Walnut Creek

Thanks to everyone who emailed about Freebirds World Burrito closing at Sprouts shopping center in Walnut Creek. They opened almost seven years ago and parking was as tough then as it was when I dropped by over the weekend!

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