Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In January, we learned that North Italia would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and as you can see in the above photo, the ABC licensing sign has been posted in front of Tilly’s so looks like things are progressing. Check out their menus here.
1545 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Bottom Bunk used to be. Check out their gelato flavors here, chocolate selection here, and coffee and dessert options here.
From their website:
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato has the feel of your local coffee house combined with the familiarity of the neighborhood bistro—everyone is welcome to stay a while, catch up with old friends, and enjoy delectable desserts!
Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette
Brioche de Paris is coming to a new location at Park Plaza Shops in Lafayette where Hollie’s Homegrown used to be. Check out their Alamo menu here.
From their website:
Experience authentic French delights at Brioche de Paris in Alamo. Family-owned, we offer fresh, daily-made French cakes, pastries and bread that echo Paris’s finest.
1353 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Chinese restaurant Dragon’s Pond was recently renamed Dragon’s Arch in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online menu here.
From their website:
Many of our dishes are based on traditional Mandarin recipes from our executive Chef Xiao Lin’s hometown in Fuzhou while some are fusion of the Chef’s collective experience in Asian cooking at some of the most prominent restaurants in both New York City and San Francisco.
76 Moraga Way, Orinda
Last year, Bravo’s Pizza opened in Orinda where Nation’s used to be, and now a new pizza joint called 8 Moose Pizza will be opening in this spot.
1512 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that The Essence “Redefining Indian Food”, which opened in September, 2023, has closed.
San Miguel Center, Walnut Creek
Jersey Mike’s Subs, which we learned would be coming to San Miguel Center in Walnut Creek, has opened. Check out their menu here.
1532 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
I can’t believe Opa! opened almost 13 years ago, and unfortunately, they have closed. You can still check out their other locations in Santa Clara, Campbell, and Morgan Hill.
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
After 29 years, the iconic Walnut Creek Yacht Club is closing May 7th in downtown Walnut Creek. I remember sending my kids to their kids’ summer cooking classes which was outstanding. There will be a “Memorabilia & Wine Sale” on, “May 12–16, May 19–23 and May 26-30 we’ll be at WCYC packing up and selling memorabilia, wine, and merchandise at discounted prices.”
From their website:
After long and thoughtful consideration, we have made the decision to close Walnut Creek Yacht Club, and set sail on the next challenge of our lives—retirement.
1372 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Ananas Coffee would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where CREAM used to be, and they are expected to open very soon, possible next week. Look for coffee from Zolo Coffee Roasters, and bread and pastries from ACME.