Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that Sephora temporarily relocated within Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now returned to their former spot across from the Apple store.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that Sephora temporarily relocated within Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now returned to their former spot across from the Apple store.
Danville Livery
From the owners of the Japanese restaurant AKEMI in Berkeley comes a new restaurant called Aozora Sushi to Danville Livery where Jules Thin Crust Pizza used to be. Stay tuned…
From an email:
On September 3rd – 6th, John Muir Health, the Walnut Creek Police Department, Concord Police Department, and Contra Costa Fire Protection District, will be conducting a series of Active Shooter Drills. Planning for the drills has been ongoing for the past eight months with representatives of the agencies involved as part of their ongoing preparedness training exercises. There will be two simulations per day to allow for as many training opportunities as possible.
The exercises will take place on John Muir Health’s Walnut Creek Medical Center campus. There will be no impacts to patient care. The training is taking place in a building near the parking garage that is being vacated and torn down. While all involved hope this training never has to be used, the purpose of these drills is to provide first responders with an opportunity to test their response and procedures, and to ensure a coordinated effort. First responders will focus on responding to the threat, neutralizing the threat, securing the scene, conducting a secondary sweep of the area and assisting with medical aid (either evacuation or treating in place).
While we understand that there may be public interest in the drills, we need the area around the building and on La Casa Via clear for emergency vehicles and personnel to make the exercise and response as realistic as possible. We also need to keep the area clear to allow patients and visitors unimpeded access to the medical center. There will be no impacts to access or parking for residents and businesses in the area of La Casa Via and Montego Drive.
As part of the exercise, there will be loud sounds and a significant emergency response.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Madewell opened over the weekend at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here.
From a PR:
The new shop at City Center Bishop Ranch features Madewell’s famed Denim bar, which includes classic styles, plus the newest Fall collection. Inspired by vintage icons including Ali McGraw, Jane Birkin and Annie Hall, the Fall collection features pattern mixing, seasonal transition styling and fall layering with a blend of classic flannel patterns and new, playful floral prints.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In the spring we learned that Oakland-based German-inspired beer garden and restaurant Bierhaus would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Lark Creek used to be and their Coming Soon signage is now up. Look for an October opening. Check out their food menu here and beer menu here.
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that another Brazilian steakhouse is coming to Concord, this time to The Veranda. It’s called Texas de Brazil and their menu is here. Note the above photo is not necessarily the actual restaurant location.
From their website:
Texas de Brazil began with a dream in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Enjoying the rancher’s life and feasting in the rodizio style native to the region, one of our partners had visions of bringing churrasco culture north to the United States. He wanted to share this unique way of dining where guests indulge in a parade of meats and extravagant seasonal salad area.
The destination for this restaurant was none other than cattle country…Texas. After all, the traditional steakhouse of Brazil blends perfectly with the service and class of the Lone Star State.
Clayton Valley Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Panera Bread opened recently at the Clayton Valley shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu here.
Photos by Up the Creek Records
Up the Creek Records, which opened a couple of years ago at Tice Valley Plaza in Walnut Creek recently started carrying skateboards. This is a really fun, locally owned shop with plenty of interesting merchandise besides albums. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area.
From an email:
The first independent skate shop to open in Walnut Creek in 20 years, Up The Creek is not your typical skate shop. They are hoping to welcome everyone to the sport, especially beginner skaters, girl skaters, LGBTQ skaters as well as creaky-kneed old skaters. Of course, with decks from Meow, Welcome, Foundation and Powell, trucks by Independent, and Theeve and wheels by Bones, Pig and Orbs, they will have all the gear needed for experienced shredders too. Sign up for their newsletter to hear about upcoming beginner skate clinics and plans to team up with Unity Skateboarding in Oakland to bring some Queer Skate sessions to this side of the tunnel. With Walnut Creek-based professional skateboarder Corey Duffel behind the counter on Thursdays, you know you are going to get good service! Stop in at Up The Creek Records, hear some great music, and check out the new Skate section.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria Pueblo Magico opened at the Encina Grande shopping center where Evie’s Hamburgers used to be in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
