Spotted near the Walnut Creek-Pleasant Hill border.
Spotted near the Walnut Creek-Pleasant Hill border.
The writing was on the wall for a long time and now the backside of Broadway Plaza is closed. It was pretty cool strolling back there with empty stores but now that’s it’s closed I guess we’ll have to wait until 2017 before this section reopens. Check out the Boradway Plaza Redevelopment FAQ here.
1631 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that the spa Metamorphosis had closed in the Mercer apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and now Texas based Beal Bank is planning to open a branch here pending approval by the Walnut Creek Design Commission.
From Wikipedia:
Both banks are members of and are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The banks offer deposit products to the public including CDs, money market accounts, statement savings accounts, and IRA CD accounts that are insured by the FDIC. The banks are considered wholesale banks because they do not offer consumer loans or checking accounts. Both banks purchase pools of non-agency residential first liens and commercial real estate-secured loans, and also fund commercial loans and participations in loans, through affiliates.
St. Patrick’s Day at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Monday, March 17th, 2014
3:00pm – 6:00pm | $30St. Patrick’s Day at the Club
The feast of St. Patrick falls on a Monday this year. What a GREAT way to start off the week!
So, come down to WCYC on Monday March 17 for Ellen O’Connell McCarty’s famous irish soda breadFour Leaf Clover Soup
(well, ok, really it’s spinach, leek & potato)
crème fraîche, crispy leeksChef Kevin James O’Weinberg’s
House Corned Beef Brisket & Cabbage
whole grain mustard sauce
parslied red potatoesLucky Leprecaun’s
Guinness & Oatmeal Spice Cake
nut topping, bailey’s irish cream sauce$30.00
while it lastsAnd there’s more!
Guinness Pint $4.00Irish Coffee $4.00
Craic* Hour
3 PM – 6 PM
(*Irish word for fun/enjoyment that has been brought into the English language, usu. when mixed with alcohol and/or music.)
1329 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in February of last year I noted that the Davidson & Licht jewelry store would be relocating from their Broadway Plaza location to downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. where they had their Watch Shoppe and it is now open, albeit with exterior finishes taking place.
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back last September I noted that The Candy Counter would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open on N. Main St. across from CREAM. As you can see from the photo below, the baskets on the floor are filled with various taffy flavors which reminds me of the candy stores in old town Sacramento. More taffy baskets line the wall. In addition to candy they offer gift baskets, cards and even handbags (made from candy wrappers). Downtown Lafayette and Danville have candy stores so it’s great to see one open in downtown Walnut Creek to satisfy your sweet tooth.
More photos after the jump…
A fast turn-around as Banana Republic reopens across the street in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Back in January I showed a rendering of the outside and it matches perfectly. This is the first store in Broadway Plaza to be remodeled according to the new redevelopment plans and it looks amazing. With high ceilings, large, light-filled windows and a spacious, updated interior it’s no wonder Broadway Plaza decided to do a complete remodel for the 21st Century. Way more comfortable and pleasant to shop. Has anyone had a chance to stop by yet? What do you think?
Last month I made a Friday Question of the Day post asking whether you supported a ban on plastic bags in Walnut Creek (pretty evenly split) due to an impending vote in the Walnut Creek City Council and they have now voted for “banning single-use carryout plastic bags at all restaurants and retail stores, including supermarkets and pharmacies.” according to the Contra Costa Times. The ban will take effect this fall, September for retail stores and December for restaurants and there will be some exemptions such as bags for, “meat, produce, dry-cleaned clothes, prepared foods and prescription medications”.
As someone who has relied on Walnut Creek Target plastic bags to use for trash bags at home I guess I’ll just have to buy plastic bags in bulk at where else, Target, and remember to always bring my own bags for shopping as well. Just remember when grocery shopping to use cloth bags and wash them in a washing machine to remove germs as recycled bags can harbor some dangerous germs.
