After more than 50 years, the iconic Ming Quong has closed in downtown Walnut Creek. For background on their history check out this CBS News article here. Watch for their online shop which is expected to open in March here.
In September, we learned that the Italian lingerie boutique Intimissimi would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and their “Opening Soon” signage is now up. Check out their online selection here.
Pizzalina is a neighborhood-gathering place specializing in hand stretched, artisan wood-fired pizza and rustic Italian cuisine. We believe in real food that is hand-made with love, grown locally & organically, and shared with our community of family and friends.
Arc’teryx, the North Vancouver-based clothing and gear company which opened just over two years ago at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, has closed. Check out their online shop here.
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the independent bookstore Flashlight Books, which opened in downtown Walnut Creek in 2018, is closing March 24th. According to a Facebook post from the store, the decision to close was made due to a combination of high rent prices and low sales numbers. Since opening in 2018, Flashlight Books had been a popular destination for book lovers in the area. However, the store’s closure will now leave a gap in the community for those looking for a more independent and unique bookstore experience.
I wonder what impact Barnes & Noble, which opened in September a short hop away in Plaza Escuela, had.
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Los Angeles-based activewear brand Alo Yoga, founded in 2007, is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where J.Crew is currently located. Find out more about them here and check out their online shop here.
Bar Camino, featuring Mexican-Latin cuisine, opened in downtown Walnut Creek where El Charro Mexican Dining, and before that, Maria, Maria used to be. Check out their menu here.
Brighton Collectibles, a retail store specializing in fashion accessories, which had been at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek in this same spot since before the remodel back in 2014, has closed. Shop their online selection here.
In September, we saw progress on the Anton NoMa apartments in Walnut Creek across from Target, and they are now leasing. Check out their floor plans, which range from $2,854 for a studio, going up to $4,235 for a 2 bedroom, here. Residents of Anton NoMa can enjoy a variety of community amenities, including a bike café, pool and spa, roof top deck, and a social lounge/clubroom with collaborative work spaces. Check out all features and amenities here.
J.Crew, the popular American retail company known for its classic and preppy clothing, announced that it will be closing its Broadway Plaza location in Walnut Creek on January 22nd. Apparently, the future is not bright enough. Soon, you’ll have to leave the East Bay to find a J.Crew store, but you can always shop online wherever you are. For now, most items were 50% off over the weekend.