City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The stationery store Paper Source is opening soon at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here. They previously opened in downtown Walnut Creek over six years ago.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The stationery store Paper Source is opening soon at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here. They previously opened in downtown Walnut Creek over six years ago.
The Veranda, Concord
Last month the giant entertainment center Dave & Buster’s opened in the Veranda shopping center where Toys “R” Us used to be. It’s very similar to Round 1 in the Sunvalley mall, also in Concord. The dining section is much bigger, there are pool tables but no ping pong nor karaoke rooms. I noticed they have a VR section with chairs that move in rhythm to the experiences which looks interesting. Bring your eag plugs because it’s loud, just like Round 1. And good luck with parking! One time I had to park on the street due to the parking situation.
Photo from bart.gov
The new BART trains have been on the tracks for a while now, although I rarely seem to get one when I ride. The new features are explained in depth here. Although there is much less seating, I like the middle third door which makes it much easier when exiting. Do you like the new BART trains? Is there anything you don’t like about the new trains?
1716 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In July we saw the progress of the apartment complex 1716 Lofts in downtown Walnut Creek and it’s now completed, with a ribbon cutting ceremony happening tomorrow, October 18th. Check out their floor plans, which start at $2,950 for a 617 sf+ studio to a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,144 sf+ apartment starting at $5,500. Amenities are listed here.
Park & Shop, Concord
Spirit Halloween opened at the Park & Shop center in Concord where Burlington Coat Factory used to be. Check out their online selection here.
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
Yesterday we learned that BurgerIM opened at The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord and Fire Wings opened as well, right next door. Check out their menu here. There is a wraparound patio out front and to the side, with plenty of outdoor seating.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Laguna Beach-based gorjana jewelry would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and their signage is now up with a planned “SPRING 2020” opening. Check out their online selection here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to the latest bankruptcy filings, Forever 21 is expected to close at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek.
Yesterday PG&E shut down it’s power grid for much of the day in many parts of Contra Costa although not downtown Walnut Creek, which is where I headed to eat, charge and use my laptop. On the one hand this was done to lower the risk of a fire starting due to strong winds and dry conditions. In fact as I walked outside I did notice it was quite blustery. On the other hand weren’t there other precautions that could have been taken instead?
