1525 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The beauty salon Thirteen on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek has been remodeled.
From their Facebook page:
We had our Grand Re-Opening today!! Look at our beautiful salon and come in to check it out soon!!
1657 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
A new indoor cycling space called Cycle Scape Fitness is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this fall. The location is next to Home of Chicken and Waffles around the corner from the Cinemark movie theater. Stay tuned…
1403 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent in word that the Italian-Peruvian fusion restaurant Stelle Bistro has closed. Diablo Dish also reported that they “appeared” to have gone out of business. Although the inside shows the table settings still set, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate sign in front is the most public indication that they really have closed for good.
Book Collecting with Charles Dickens:
Swan’s Fine Books
1381 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thursday, July 17th, 2014
7:30pm – 8:30pm | FreeHow do I tell if a book is a first edition? What IS a first edition?
What makes some books worth many hundreds – or thousands – of dollars?
How do I know if a collectible book is worth the asking price?
If you have ever wondered about the above…
…please join us on Thursday evening, July 17th, for an informal discussion about book collecting, using examples from the works of Charles Dickens.
1930 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Noah’s Bagels is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Blockbuster Video used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. They also have a location in the Countrywood Shopping Center at the corner of Bancroft Rd. and Treat Blvd. and another location in Lafayette. Check out their bagel selection here and lunch menu here.
1378 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last week I noted that Berkeley-based skin care company Body Time would be coming to Walnut Creek and it turns out they’re having a soft opening tomorrow, July 15th followed by the grand opening on Saturday, July 19th. I had a chance to preview the inside and it looks amazing (see photos after the jump). Check out their product line here. They also have a small men’s section in the shop (see product line here). They even offer birthday parties where kids can add scents and design their own lotion.
Check out more photos of the inside after the jump….
Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek
Friday, July 11th, 2014
5:00pm – 8:00pm | $15 ($25 at door)This annual event combines the beauty of the Garden in the early evening with great live music and delicious wine. Wander the meandering pathways and observe plein air painters at their easels, interpreting the beauty that surrounds them.
Live music by Dogbone
Menu by Willowstone Catering
Cajun ceasar salad wrap
Jambalaya with chicken and andouille
Red beans and rice with vegetarian sausage
Red velvet cupcakes
$15 admission
$25 at the door
food and drinks sold separately
Please remember to bring cash and wear comfortable shoes!
Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek
Last September I noted that Whole Foods would be replacing Safeway (which will move across the street) and the Encina Grande shopping center recently submitted new plans (see rendering above). In addition to Whole Foods, there are also plans for Walgreens to move in at the left side on the Oak Grove Road entrance in Walnut Creek.
Last week I noted the progress being made to the inside of Coffee Bean & Tea leaf’s Walnut Creek location in the Sprouts Shopping Center and thanks to a reader for pointing out that the signage went up the next day! It can’t be long now… Of course then there’s the question of parking. Yikes.
Speeding scofflaws in Walnut Creek, look out! This new electric police car is ready for you. 🙂