
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Jewelry store Rocksbox opened recently at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where Banter by Piercing Pagoda used to be. Check out their online selection here.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Jewelry store Rocksbox opened recently at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where Banter by Piercing Pagoda used to be. Check out their online selection here.

1532 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
WC Kitchen & Bar soft opened in downtown Walnut Creek where Opa! used to be. Check out their food menu here and drinks menu here.
From their website:
At WC kitchen & bar, we take pride in offering a unique blend of American cuisine infused with Indian and Asian flavors.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the jewelry store Mejuri opened at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
We believe fine jewelry should be for more than just special occasions. Jewelry is personal, and the right piece can bring joy, confidence, or meaning to even the simplest everyday moments. That’s why we’ve been creating jewelry for every budget since 2015.

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that a Rivian showroom would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and just in time for massive anti-Musk (and Trump) protests, they have opened conveniently directly across the Tesla showroom. Check out the Rivian selection here.
From their website:
We surround problems with different perspectives, united by our values and determination.

Newell Square, Walnut Creek
In January, we learned that South Korean bakery cafe Paris Baguette would be coming to Newell Square in Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I tried their Dubai chocolate mochi donut which was delicious!


Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Last November, we learned that Dad’s BBQ Next Generation would be coming to Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Our journey and very first location began September 1, 1999, at 10151 Foothill Blvd. in Oakland Ca. when our founders, Dennis Ray Hicks Sr. and Etta Delitha Hicks, set out to create a restaurant that would serve the best barbeque in town.

1372 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that the cafe Ananas would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where CREAM used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Discover our vibrant coffee selection from Zolo Roasters and our unique nitro brew coffee, nitro brew ice-tea, kombucha and matcha.

1535 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Stereo S41 is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where PG&E used to be according to an ABC placard in the window. Check out the details in this Bay Area Telegraph article.

1630 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Marufuku Ramen, featuring Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Extreme Pizza used to be. Check out their Oakland pickup menu here.
From their website:
Marufuku proudly serves authentic Hakata-style Tonkotsu ramen — featuring a milky and umami-rich broth made from boiling pork bones for long hours, ultra-thin artisanal noodles that match perfectly with the broth, and cha-shu made from specially selected pork.
Rich white chicken paitan ramen with chicken cha-shu is also featured on the menu, along with a variety of mini-sized rice bowls, izakaya-style appetizers, and premium beer and sake.

1613 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that Highline Custom Jewelry would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here. Despite most certainly not being their target customer, I highly enjoyed checking out their offerings. I have never seen anything like this and encourage everyone to check this place out, even if you’re not in the market for a diamond grill.
