
1500 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relocated next to Pancoast Pizza in Walnut Creek. Check out their classes here and find out more about the school and history here.

1500 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relocated next to Pancoast Pizza in Walnut Creek. Check out their classes here and find out more about the school and history here.

Are these tree mats in downtown Walnut Creek new? Weren’t these gravel until just recently? I believe these mats allow water to pass through. Very nice looking!

1512 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that Sultan’s Kebab would be opening a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where Bombay used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.


1414 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the pet boutique rororiri, which opened a few years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. According to a sign in the window, they will be reopening next month at the Stanford shopping center in Palo Alto. Check out their online shop here. Look for Board & Brush to eventually relocate to this spot.


1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In June, we learned that Bay Area-based Japanese gourmet rice balls (aka onigiri) restaurant ONIGILLY would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek with an expected August opening, but obviously that’s not happened yet. The “Coming Soon” signage is now up, so hopefully it’ll open this year. Check out their menu here.

1525 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last October we learned that Bollinger Nail Salon would be relocating to Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and their signage is now up. Check out their services here.

1394 N Main St, Walnut Creek
I remember a time, not too long ago, when two diners, Hubcaps, and Mel’s used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. Now there are none. 🍔🌭🍺

1628 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that bay area-based clothing store LULUSIMONSTUDIO would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here.


Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
2bella Boutique, which opened at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek last year, has closed. Their other locations remain open. Check out their online shop here.

Several years ago, I posted about the Danger, Stay Out – Stay Alive sign across from Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Sad to see how dried up it is now. I remember geese swimming around there in the not so distant past. Hopefully, more water will come this rainy season.
