
1519 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After almost 13 years in downtown Walnut Creek, Oyama Sushi has closed. What’s the best sushi place in the East Bay?

1519 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After almost 13 years in downtown Walnut Creek, Oyama Sushi has closed. What’s the best sushi place in the East Bay?

1105 S. California Blvd Walnut Creek
MIXT is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this summer where Genova Delicatessen used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We make it delicious by sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients and preparing everything from scratch in our restaurant kitchens. We make it healthy by serving nutrient-dense meals full of fresh vegetables and responsibly-sourced ingredients from farms that follow sustainable and regenerative practices.

1359 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Taqueria Extra & Cantina is relocating a few blocks from their downtown Walnut Creek location to a prime spot where Fuego Tequila Grill used to be (before having their alcohol license suspended). Check out their Walnut Creek menu here.

1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Masses Sports Bar & Grill is relocating to downtown Walnut Creek where Dia y Noche used to be. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From their website:
Since opening in 1994, We have been one of the Bay Areas leading Sports Bars. Known for our large family friendly venue, offering full restaurant service, 25 beers on tap, 40+ TV’s, weekly specials, 10 pool tables, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, special events & more!

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last December, we learned that modular sofa shop 7th Avenue would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Saje Natural Wellness used to be and their “coming soon” signage is now up. Check out their online selection here.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last December, we learned that Kim Kardashian’s activewear and underwear brand SKIMS would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up. Check out their online selection here.

Plaza Escuela , Walnut Creek
Camera West closed recently at Plaza Escuela in Walnut Creek. Check out their San Francisco location here.

Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last year, we learned that the owners of the Cheesecake Factory next door would be opening North Italia at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here. Has anyone checked it out yet? Does it live up to the hype? I walked by last weekend and the place was buzzing.

1665 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that Kacha Thai Bistro, which had been open for over 14 years in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed.
