Spotted on the side of the San Francisco Creamery in downtown Walnut Creek.
Information on the 3 potential buyers of the downtown Walnut Creek parking at the corner of N. Main St. and Mt. Diablo Blvd. has come to light and can be viewed here. The proposals are:
B.H. Development
Simple; metal (no stucco). Property will feature a Green Wall which will encompass all sides of the lobby tower making it a 3‐D feature. Corner retail plus a 3 level restaurant (bar/lounge on ground floor, 2nd floor kitchen, rooftop dining). Also proposes a “Commercial lane paseo dining concept”Davidson & Licht
Multi Level jewelry store with valet parking & a roof top
terrace venue (to be used for weddings, fashion shows, charity events). Also, the buyer proposes that the subject
property will anchor a “Maiden Lane” utilization of commercial lane. The goal is to create a jewelry destination for all of Northern CA.Patson Companies
A modern, transparent, glass & steel building with a Green Wall. Also, due to another partnership, buyer presents the opportunity to develop the subject as a starting point to
further long‐term development of neighboring Mark Morris site.
Due to the longtime local connections of Davidson & Licht, who also own The Watche Shoppe, Vanessa’s Bistro and Filthy Gorgeous), the Walnut Creek City Council received numerous correspondence (including the owners of La Fogata right next to the lot) in favor of selling the property to Davidson & Licht which can be viewed here and here. Based on the description, which project do you think should get to buy it?
This 2br house rental is located at 1734 Stow Ave. in the Almond/Shuey neighborhood of Walnut Creek.
The Craigslist ad says:
Great opportunity to live downtown. Walking distance to BART, shopping, dining, trails, parks and more. Small, but cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Home has a newer granite kitchen, updated bath, wood flooring, new carpeting, crown molding, newly painted interior and exterior, one car garage, includes refrigerator, washer and dryer. French Doors leading to a quaint balcony, overlooking a yard. House is a back house rental, separate tenant lives in detached front house, and driveway is shared. Rent includes water, gardener, and garbage. No Smokers Please. Available March 1st.
At $1700 this seems like a great deal considering the location, assuming the other tenant is ok.
Spotted at Mechanics Bank in downtown Walnut Creek.
SITE OF
ROGERS HOTEL
ERECTED 1880 BY WILLIAM B. ROGERS
OPERATED BY THE ROGERS FAMILY
UNTIL 1918 LATER KNOWN AS THE
LAS PALMAS HOTEL, ALA COSTA HOTEL
COLONIAL INN, AND EL CURTOLA INN,
RAZED 1959
DEDICATED 1988
WALNUT CREEK HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
Master Diamond, located at 1372 N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek, across the street from Adib’s Persian Rug store, has closed. According to the sign in the window they have been in business since 1985 so it looks like they have been there for over 25 years.
According to a tweet by Elisabeth Nardi from the Contra Costa Times, the Walnut Creek City Council denied an appeal by LIFT Lounge and Grill in downtown Walnut Creek and so alcohol service has been cut back to 11:30pm. This shouldn’t come as a surprise based on the numerous fights that have broken out over the years at similar bars in downtown Walnut Creek.
This seems like a reasonable response based on all the issues LIFT has had in the past. Did the city council make the right move or should LIFT have been allowed to serve alcohol until 12:30 like usual?
As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, a new Chinese restaurant has opened up in downtown Walnut Creek focusing on Hunan and Mandarin cuisine, Dragon’s Pond, located at 1353 Locust St. across the street from Lark Creek restaurant. The offical grand opening will happen as soon as they can get a permanent sign but it’s still open now for business. They also have a restaurant in Livermore. I received an email from one reader who wrote:
FYI, I went to the new Dragon’s Pond on Saturday night and was impressed. Family run, attention to detail, the decor is really nice including the bathroom! Food was fantastic and great wine list.
Here’s a view of their bar:
I had a chance to speak with the manager who told me they’re focusing on healthy fare by not using any additional MSG and keeping it low sodium compared to typical Chinese restaurants. And because they cook everything to order, they can make things as spicy or as mild as you want. They will validate public parking tickets for up to 2 hours, and offer 10% off for seniors.
If anyone has eaten here please let us know how it was. I’m looking forward to trying this out.
*As far as the previous Vietnamese restaurant Da Lat is concerned, the owners decided to focus on their other restaurant in Marin.
A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 9th at 7pm at the Walnut Creek City Hall to consider tearing down the building at N. Broadway and Cypress, across the street from the Sprint store and rebuilding it with 2 stories, with a bridal salon on the first floor and office space on the second floor. Here is how the current building looks:
Looks like this was discussed last October. The notice mentions La Soie Bridal Salon as the current occupant, although I only remember a coin and gun shop there previously.
The George Bernard Shaw comedy, Arms and the Man is playing until Feb. 25 at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek:
The master of wit and social comedy at his most entertaining and romantic. What makes a hero? What makes a good husband? Raina must choose between Captain Bluntschli, the practical man who prefers chocolates to cartridges and Sergius, the dashing hero of the mistaken cavalry charge that sent Bluntschli climbing into her bedroom window at night. Shaw’s most popular play is a charming tale of romance going awry with unexpected turns, mistaken identities and of course, the author’s always surprising opinions – on war and marriage, and everything else!
