1522 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last April, we learned that Indonesian-California fusion restaurant SanDai Nusantara Californian and Kopi Bar (Café) would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where PRIMA Ristorante used to be and they have now opened. I don’t see a menu on their website. Has anyone checked this place out? How is it?
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Crumbl Cookies opened late last year at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here and Walnut Creek page here. I read an article in the NY Times about Crumbl recently and wonder if these cookies are worth it?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last September, we learned that the sustainable shoe brand Allbirds would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here. When I dropped by over the weekend, some merchandise was on sale for 25% off, and there was a distinctive Walnut Creek pin to celebrate the opening. I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable the wool runner shoes felt!
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Library Social Club, under the same ownership as The Hideout Kitchen in Lafayette, opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek where Guava Island Eats used to be.
From their website:
Set in Walnut Creek’s busy downtown, The Library provides a unique experience unlike any other wine club with its repurposed vintage decor, value conscious price points and a sincere experience.
The Library offers a blend of esoteric and classic wines, local brews and small bites, and is open to the public but offers exclusive membership packages with many perks.
1406 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the outdoor furniture store Yardbird is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Sprint used to be. Check out their online selection here.
I assumed this was going to be a restaurant but I confused it with the restaurant Yard House at the Veranda in Concord.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that women’s clothing store Evereve is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Soft Surroundings used to be. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that sustainable women’s clothing store Reformation is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and their signage is now up. Look for a summer opening. In the meantime, check out their online selection here.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that Boba Studio would be opening April 14th in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now soft opened. I tried the Tropical Fruit Tea, organic jasmine tea with homemade pineapple puree and passion fruit seeds and fruit chunks and it was very tasty. In addition to boba drinks, they also offer cookies, biscuits and tuiles (baked wafers). Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Selina was born in a traditional family with a generation of boba-tea making history in Taiwan. Selina immigrated to the US in her late twenties and finished her education at UC Berkeley. After more than a decade of rearing her two American-born children, Selina decided to bring her family’s boba-tea-making art to her new homeland.
1522 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Indonesian-California fusion restaurant SanDai “Nusantara Californian” (Nusantara is the future capital of Indonesia) is planning to open by the end of April where PRIMA Ristorante used to be. In addition, a café called Kopi Bar will open next door. Check for updates on their website here, follow the restaurant on Instagram here and café updates on Instagram here.
1352 Locust St, Walnut Creek
It’s been over two years since we learned that Albany-based 5 Tacos & Beers would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Tender Greens used to be, but they have now opened, with a new patio out front. Check out their menu here and online ordering menu here. Their craft beer selection is here, and cocktails and tequila selection is here.