2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new restaurant called Manakish Oven & Grill coming to Walnut Creek at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. where Bee & Tea used to be. According to Wikipedia manakish is, “a popular Levantine [Eastern Mediterranean] food consisting of dough topped with thyme, cheese, or ground meat. Similar to a pizza, it can be sliced or folded, and it can be served either for breakfast or lunch.” Check out their website here.
The iconic clock in front of the former Rinehart jewelry store on N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek has been updated yet again. The clock originally was labeled JEWELRY as seen in this photo. In 2015 it was changed to the GELATO clock to advertise a gelato store and for a short time in 2017 it was updated yet again to become the IKOI SUSHI clock before changing back to the GELATO clock in white making it much less visible. Recently I noticed it has been changed to the Rinehart’s clock, presumably in memory of the original Rinehart store. Although a noble idea I think changing it back to the original JEWELRY text and font would be more appropriate.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Baygreens Salads, opened since only last December in downtown Walnut Creek has closed. An employee inside told me they were permanently closed which his unfortunate since they had really tasty fresh juice drinks but this is a tough location since it’s recessed into the building making it less visible. Their Oakland location remains open. Check out their website here. Thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The beauty supply store Sephora temporarily closed their existing Broadway Plaza location in Walnut Creek and will be reopening this Friday, June 7th around the corner where Makers Market used to be. Four years ago Sephora got a facelift at this location so I wonder what changes are in store.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Cypress St, between Locust St. & N. Main St.
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
5:30 – 8:30pm | FreeWe are kicking off WCFW’s with Neon Velvet in May, followed in June by Vybe Society. May through September you can end the work or school day on the first Wednesday of each month with a street festival full of live music, dancing, food trucks, wine and beer, Kids Fun Zone, interactive games and free prizes. This year we are partnering with the Contra Costa Certified Farmers Market (Sundays, 9a-1p, Cypress St, WC) to create a Chef’s Demo. Stop by and enjoy some delicious recipes.
1421 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that a new bakery called Brioche de Paris is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Canvas and Cabernet used to be. Stay tuned…
2050 N. California Blvd. & 2047 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Check out the progress of the Marriott Residence Inn in Walnut Creek across from Kevin’s Noodle House. This is a view from the side. A rendering of the front entrance can be viewed here.
Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 1st – Sunday, June 2nd, 2019
FreeKickoff the summer season at the 38th annual Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival! Two fun-filled days of free family entertainment. More than 200 arts and crafts booths, non-stop live music, a wide variety of food and drink concessions, Premium Wine Tent, Craft Brew Garden for suds fans, and an interactive Kids Zone – all spread throughout beautiful Heather Farm Park. Festival admission is free.
1616 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Burmese restaurant Burma 2 is getting closer to open in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo their outdoor signage is up. Check for updates on their website here.
