For all those who vote in person (I’ve been voting by mail for many years), don’t forget to vote today!
For all those who vote in person (I’ve been voting by mail for many years), don’t forget to vote today!
1315 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The wait is over! Napa’s famed Model Bakery, celebrated worldwide for its English muffins, has officially opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Explore their pickup menu here. A big thanks to everyone who emailed about this. I tried the oatmeal raisin scone and Chipotle English muffin—both were fantastic!
From their website:
Model Bakery specializes in artisan breads made with organic stone ground flours and the highest quality ingredients as well as a complete range of pastry products.
3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Over the summer, Berkeley-based El Tapense Mexican Restaurant opened in Lafayette where Lavash used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We take pride in honoring the rich culinary heritage of Mexico by using traditional recipes and cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Athletic clothing and activewear brand Vuori is coming to part of where Banana Republic used to be at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Vuori draws inspiration from the coastal California lifestyle—an integration of fitness, surf, sport and art.
1372 North Main St, Walnut Creek
Hollie’s Homegrown and SIP Goods has opened a holiday popup shop in downtown Walnut Creek through the end of the year. Check out Hollie’s Homegrown online shop here, and SIP Goods online shop here.
From Hollie’s Homegrown site:
Our mission is to grow and procure the highest quality herbs, full of flavor and medicinal properties to craft delicious, healthy, safe food and bath/body products. In addition, we support a diverse group of local, original artists and artisans giving them a unique retail space to promote their creative talents by selling and exhibiting them in our store.
From the SIP site:
SIP – Seriously Imbibed Products – is a unique organic cotton textile company owned and designed by California artist Julia Minasian.
Thanks to a reader for sending the photo below of the inside:
1441 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In July, we learned that Gusto Focacceria & Pizzeria would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. Learn more about the owner from Naples here. I had a chance to try a couple of focaccia pizza slices and they were delicious! I look forward to trying more slices soon.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
gorjana Jewelry is opening at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon winter, 2025. Check out their online selection here.
3572 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Berkeley-based Abe’s Cafe is “coming soon” to Lafayette. Check for updates on the Facebook page here.
