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Makers Market – we’re having a Party and you’re Invited!

August 22, 2017 4:30 pm

CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR NEW WALNUT CREEK STORE!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! AUGUST 26TH FROM 10AM-8PM, AT OUR 1198 BROADWAY PLAZA STORE. BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
Come sip, eat, create, and meet local makers at the Grand Opening of Makers Market’s 2ND nostalgic general store selling only American handcrafted goods. (1st one in Santana Row).

ThredUp Opens Popup Shop in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 22, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek

Earlier this month we learned that the online thrift store ThredUp would be opening their second retail location (10 month popup) in the Broadway Pointe shopping center in downtown Walnut Creek where H&M used to be and they are now open. I stopped by with my teenage daughter and was impressed with both the selection and quality of clothes. Before you go clothing shopping drop by to see what they offer. You could save quite a bit AND help the environment at the same time!

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Philz Coffee Soft Opening Aug 24th in Walnut Creek

August 21, 2017 12:20 pm

1103 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Philz Coffee in downtown Walnut Creek is having a soft opening party this Thursday, August 24th with free coffee and pastries available from 11am – 3pm. Find out more details here and check out photos of the inside after the jump and on their Instagram page here. Thanks to everyone for sending word about the opening, the inside looks great with plenty of seating in a separate section to the side!

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Atlas & Athena Closing in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 21, 2017 8:30 am

1387 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

The clothing store Atlas & Athena, which reopened in downtown Walnut Creek after previously having shops elsewhere downtown and Pleasant Hill, is closing by the end of the month. Judging by the store closings in Broadway Plaza (and across the nation), such as Michael Stars, Kit and Ace, ivivva and Vince Camuto, this doesn’t come as a huge surprise with the changing retail landscape. As you can see in the sign below, all clothing is 40% off with home goods 30% off. Fixtures etc are for sale as well.

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Monty Alexander Trio at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek Aug 19th

August 17, 2017 4:45 pm

Monty Alexander Trio:

Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, August 19th, 2017
5:00pm & 8:00pm| $40

With the unmistakable rhythm and romance of the Latin side of jazz in his music and voice, Kingston, Jamaica-born pianist Monty Alexander delights a global audience with his joyful melody-making, soulful message, and vibrant personality.

Running Time: approx. 75 minutes, with no intermission

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Home of Chicken and Waffles Closes in Walnut Creek

August 17, 2017 11:30 am

1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

After six years in downtown Walnut Creek, the soul food restaurant Home of Chicken and Waffles has closed. Thanks to everyone for emailing and photos.

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Props to Northgate High Student Entrepreneurs

August 17, 2017 10:30 am

Props to these Northgate high students in Walnut Creek who started a company and then donated their profits to the Monument Crisis Center in Concord!

From an email:

My name is Miguel Ramos and I am a rising senior at Northgate High School. I am part of a program called Junior Achievement and along with 16 other students from Northgate and other schools in the area, we founded a start-up company called Fleece Bay, a nod to East Bay. We would hold weekly meetings at the AAA at Walnut Creek with guidance from employees of AAA and Junior Achievement. Through preorders, Fleece Bay was able to sell 75 blankets in a span of two weeks earning us a revenue over $2,000. We would spend our weekends manufacturing these blankets and delivering the blankets to our customers. We would then take part in “Junior Achievement’s Company of the Year Competition” against other companies in Northern California. We were awarded with the Best Business Plan Award and came second in the Best Commercial Award. We finally liquidated Fleece Bay in July and in August we donated all of our profits to our local charity, the Monument Crisis Center at Concord.

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Who’s Ready for More Pizza in Downtown Walnut Creek? Take One Pizza Signage Up

August 16, 2017 12:30 pm

1273 Locust St, Walnut Creek

It’s been a couple of years since we learned that Take One Pizza would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek next to the Century movie theater and since then quite a lot has changed in the neighborhood as Slice House opened and Pizza My Heart opened in place of Project Pie. Check out their menu here.

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b8ta coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

August 16, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

b8ta, a store featuring new tech products, think Makers Market for the tech world, is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek according to this article from Mercury News. Check out their offerings here. The product line reminds me a bit of Sharper Image which used to be at Broadway Plaza several years ago.

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Ikoi Restaurant Opening in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 15, 2017 11:30 am

1632 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

The Persian bakery Haleh Pastry which opened last year and closed earlier this year is being replaced with a restaurant called Ikoi. Details are scant but I’m hoping for a Japanese restaurant. This does mean that Rinehart’s jewelry clock is due for an update. How about SUSHI? TONKATSU?

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