Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In April, we saw the progress of Life Time fitness studio at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, directly across from Macy’s, and the preview center is now open. Look for a latte summer opening. For more information, check out their Walnut Creek page here.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Earlier this year, we learned that Paris Baguette would be coming to the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Starbucks has closed at Orinda Theatre Square. Their Camino Pablo & Camino Sobrante location across from Safeway remains open.
Newell Promenade, Walnut Creek
Last October, we learned that Andaman Thai would be coming to Newell Promenade in Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their Walnut Creek menu here.
1522 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last April, we learned that Indonesian-California fusion restaurant SanDai Nusantara Californian and Kopi Bar (Café) would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where PRIMA Ristorante used to be and they have now opened. I don’t see a menu on their website. Has anyone checked this place out? How is it?
312 Railroad Ave, Danville
A restaurant called Tides is coming to Danville where Albatross used to be. Stay tuned…
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Crumbl Cookies opened late last year at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here and Walnut Creek page here. I read an article in the NY Times about Crumbl recently and wonder if these cookies are worth it?
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Library Social Club, under the same ownership as The Hideout Kitchen in Lafayette, opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek where Guava Island Eats used to be.
From their website:
Set in Walnut Creek’s busy downtown, The Library provides a unique experience unlike any other wine club with its repurposed vintage decor, value conscious price points and a sincere experience.
The Library offers a blend of esoteric and classic wines, local brews and small bites, and is open to the public but offers exclusive membership packages with many perks.
3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Bonehead’s Texas BBQ, which opened in Lafayette back in 2015, was sold to All the Smoke BBQ. With the tagline, “All the Smoke Ain’t No Joke”, you can bet your brisket that I’m fired up to give this joint a try!
