Stelle Bistro Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

December 14, 2012 11:30 am

Stelle Bistro, the Italian restaurant owned by the same owner as the now closed Caffe Delle Stelle a block away has finally opened up in the old Chili’s space which had been vacant for years on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek. You can check out their menu here. Some of the dishes I’d like to try are melanzane, chicken pesto, rustica pasta and paella marinera. Has anyone had a chance to check this place out yet? Any recommended dishes?

Open for dinner:

Stelle Bistro is located at 1403 Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek.

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Sleep Number Mattress Store Opening In Walnut Creek

December 14, 2012 8:30 am

Back in June when I noted that Eco Shoppe was closing in downtown Walnut Creek, I also mentioned that a mattress store may be opening up in its place, and it looks that tip was correct because this month the mattress store Sleep Number will be opening up on Mt. Diablo Blvd. around the corner from the Century movie Theater.

From their website:

The best sleep of your life begins with finding yourSleep Number setting. With our IndividualFit 3-D imaging you’ll see and feel how the Sleep Number® bed adjusts to you.

3D! I’m not in the market for a mattress but I think I may check this out. Sounds intriguing…

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Paint Palette Finally Closes in Walnut Creek

December 13, 2012 11:30 am

Way back in November of last year I noted that The Paint Palette was closing, and finally, after a year, they are no longer there. Note that this place is for sale, not rent. It’s located next to the Diablo Actors’ Ensemble Theatre and Peet’s Coffee in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St.

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Window Display of the Day

December 13, 2012 8:30 am

This is the first window display I’ve seen where the mannequin is facing away from the window. Props to Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek for their creativity!

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The Biggest Gift Playing at Lesher Center in Walnut Creek Dec. 13th – Dec. 16th

December 12, 2012 4:30 pm

From the Lesher Center webpage:

Did you send your letter to Santa? Then why has he not received it? No letters – No Christmas. Join the fun and laughter as Tucker the elf and the toys set out to save Christmas.
For over 30 years the nationally acclaimed Fantasy Forum has been presenting live, quality family musical theatre entertainment – for the young and at young heart.
At Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble many of our audience members are able to sit right on the stage and interact directly with the performers. Producing four musicals at the Lesher Center for the Arts each year drawing up to 2,700 patrons to each production. Our performances are scheduled throughout the day and early evenings on weekends to accommodate patrons bringing families for their first live theatre experience. Many of our shows are also scheduled on Thursdays and Fridays to accommodate school groups. Education packets available.

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Lottie’s Creamery gets Signage

December 12, 2012 11:30 am

Back in October I posted about progress on the high end ice cream shop Lottie’s Creamery, and the signage is now up and looks great. I’m really looking forward to trying this place out but I’m not sure if a December opening is in the cards like they note on their Facebook page. One can hope though!

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Huge Break-In at Walnut Creek Macy’s

December 11, 2012 9:30 pm

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NBC Bay Area reports that there was a huge break-in early Tuesday morning at the Walnut Creek Macy’s in Broadway Plaza:

Police are investigating a bold early Tuesday morning burglary at a Walnut Creek Macy’s in which someone broke windows to get into the department store, then stole jewelry from display cases, a police sergeant said.

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Walnut Creek Wayfinding Project Open House Dec. 12th

December 11, 2012 4:30 pm

From the City of Walnut Creek webpage:

The public is invited to an Open House from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 to provide input on several designs being considered as part of the City’s wayfinding project. The Open House will be in the Oak View Room in the downtown library.
The goal of the wayfinding system is to make it easier for residents and visitors alike to find everything from parking to parks though an organized system of coordinated directional signs.
A committee of City staff and community stakeholders has been working with Hunt Design to develop a draft wayfinding plan that includes proposed sign locations, destinations to be included on signs, and design possibilities.
At the Dec. 12 Open House, attendees will be able to review full-size mockups of the various designs and get information about the science behind wayfinding from Hunt Design. Wayfinding steering committee members will also be on hand to answer questions and solicit feedback.
The Open House will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Oak View Room in the downtown Library.

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Freebirds World Burrito Opening in Walnut Creek on Dec. 17th

December 11, 2012 11:30 am

Back in May I noted that Freebirds World Burrito would be opening in the Sprouts Shopping Center in Walnut Creek and they will now be opening on December 17th. There will be a soft opening event on December 15th from 11-2pm and 5-7pm where $5 gets you an entree, chips and drink with all proceeds going to a food bank and other charities.

Check out the inside:

Get there early for a chance to get free burritos for a year:

The first 25 people in line will get free burritos for a year (one per week), and apparently this is so popular that people will be camping out about now to get one of the coveted sports in line. Freebirds is located in the Sprouts Shopping Center in Walnut Creek next to the Habit Burger Grill.

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Album Cover of the Week

December 11, 2012 8:30 am

Jerry Murad’s Harmonicats released, 1961. Spotted at Rainbow’s End thrift store in downtown Walnut Creek.

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