1525 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In October, 2020, we learned that Bollinger Nail Salon would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now reopened on Locust St. Check out their services here.
1525 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In October, 2020, we learned that Bollinger Nail Salon would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now reopened on Locust St. Check out their services here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In October, we learned that lululemon would be opening a pop up at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where GAP used to be and this spot will remain open while the prime spot on the other side expands to take over the Nespresso (relocating next to Neiman Marcus) and Madewell (who will also expand to a larger spot next to Tesla) spots.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Sock Harbor, a pop-up shop focuses on socks, which opened last November, has closed. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After several years at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, Amazon Books is closing, not only here, but everywhere. They opened an opportune time, a couple of years after Barnes & Noble closed a few blocks away. And now, in an ironic twist, Barnes & Noble is coming to a new spot in downtown Walnut Creek at Plaza Escuela, where Forever 21 used to be. What goes around, comes around, I suppose! Will you miss Amazon Books at all? I remember when they had a Peet’s cafe, I would get a cheap muffin, and after some browsing, head out to the Capital One cafe a few blocks away for a 50% off drink.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who emailed that Sur la Table is closing at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. They expect to close at the end of March, possibly sooner if they sell out. Not too long ago, downtown Walnut Creek had four dedicated kitchen stores, Kitchen Table, Le Creuset, Viking and Williams-Sonoma. Sadly, only Williams-Sonoma will remain, although there is a nice kitchen section at David M. Brian in the basement.
1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
El Charro Mexican Dining opened in downtown Walnut Creek where Maria Maria used to be. This is the same place as El Charro in Lafayette, which closed a couple of years ago, with new owners. Check out the menu here.
From their website:
Welcome to El Charro at its new location in Walnut Creek, CA, where you will experience the great hospitality and some of the delicious Mexican food that El Charro has always been known for. We are excited to pay tribute to this classic restaurant and introduce you to a new era of El Charro. Some of what we do will be the same, much will be different… and it will all be delicious!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the jewelry shop Banter by Piercing Pagoda is coming to Broadway Plaza where NYX Cosmetics used to be, next to Macy’s. Check out their online selection here. Looks like they may offer piercings as well.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Chase Bank is going to be opening where Applebee’s used to be at the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Within a couple of weeks of closing at their original Broadway Plaza location, Crate & Barrel has reopened on the first floor of the former Neiman Marcus building, on the other side of the Apple store. Although only one floor, it feels very spacious. I wonder where they’ll relocate permanently?
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Nick the Greek, which opened at the Veranda in Concord last fall, is planning to open in another spot where Panera used to be at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.