
Avalon, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Hops & Scotch Taproom & Whiskey Bar, which opened over eight years ago at the Avalon apartment complex in Walnut Creek, near the Pleasant Hill Bart station, has closed.

Avalon, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Hops & Scotch Taproom & Whiskey Bar, which opened over eight years ago at the Avalon apartment complex in Walnut Creek, near the Pleasant Hill Bart station, has closed.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Touro Luggage relocated again within Broadway Plaza where Gorjana used to be. In fact, Gorjana relocated to where Touro Luggage used to be!

Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
Hot pot restaurant Shabu Go is coming to Agora at South Main in Walnut Creek where California Pizza Kitchen used to be. Stay tuned…

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It was only last week that we learned that clothing store State & Liberty relocated temporarily for a renovation within Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and they’re now back to their original location.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Menswear shop State & Liberty, which opened a few years ago in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek has temporarily relocated right near the parking garage where SoulCycle used to be. Check out their online selection here.


1521 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In May, we learned that Oyama Sushi closed in downtown Walnut Creek, and a new restaurant called Salt & Lime is coming to this spot. Check out their website here.

Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek
I’ve lost count of how many boba cafes have been in this spot at Broadway Pointe in downtown Walnut Creek: iTea → Teapot → Li Cha Tea — and now The BOBA Lounge. Have I missed any other boba shops at this location? Check out their menu here.

1619 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In June, we learned that mattress brand Saatva would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Sleep Number used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their mattress selection here.

Downtown Walnut Creek
Spotted in downtown Walnut Creek next to Zebra Tattoo. “Junglelaya” by Steve Anderson. Check out the artist’s Insta here.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After several years away from Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, Sur la Table is set to make a triumphant return right next door where the restaurant P.F. Chang’s used to be. Check out their online selection here.
Interestingly, they opened their first shop in Seattle way back in 1972, one year after Starbucks opened, and it took them 23 more years to open their second shop, located nearby in Berkeley in 1995.
