1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
De Afghanan, which opened in December 2019 and closed in 2021, is returning to the same spot since Onigilly closed. Between Turkish kebab and Afghan kebab, which do you prefer?
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
De Afghanan, which opened in December 2019 and closed in 2021, is returning to the same spot since Onigilly closed. Between Turkish kebab and Afghan kebab, which do you prefer?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The jewelry store Gas Bijoux opened recently where Oceane Beauty used to be at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Founded in 1969 on the beaches of Saint-Tropez. Gas Bijoux is a French haute-fantaisie jewelry house that has for eternal purpose the solar chic.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last November, we learned that Planet Fitness would be taking over the spot where Cost Plus World Market used to be, and their signage is now up. Check out the Planet Fitness Walnut Creek web page here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that Nick the Greek would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up and will be opening August 25th. I enjoyed the gyro bowl I tried in Concord and look forward to this place opening soon. Check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Garage, a Canadian teen retailer, is coming to Broadway Plaza where the lingerie shop Soma is located. Check out their online selection here.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Open only since May, the pizzeria City Square, where Bierhaus used to be, has closed.
If this were 40 years ago, what do you think people would make of this Follow on Instagram sign?
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
It’s been a long wait but Mountain Mike’s Pizza finally opened at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
1315 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Napa Valley-based Model Bakery is opening their largest location yet in downtown Walnut Creek where La Fogata Mexican Bar & grill used to be. According to this SF Chronicle article, they “will sell more than a dozen varieties of organic artisan bread, pastries and cookies, like the absurdly rich chocolate rads, alongside espresso drinks utilizing a custom roast from Seattle’s Cafe Vita.” Check out their pastries here, cookie and desserts here, and breakfast and lunch photos here. Look for a late 2022 opening. Has anyone tried their English muffins? Are they out-of-this-world delicious?
From their website:
Today’s Model Bakery specializes in artisan breads made with organic stone ground flours and the highest quality ingredients as well as a complete range of pastry products.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that Nick the Greek would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and their Coming Soon signage is now up. Check out their menu here.