
Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
Starbucks opened over four years ago at Agora at South Main in Walnut Creek on Newell Ave. and they have now closed. Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo.

Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
Starbucks opened over four years ago at Agora at South Main in Walnut Creek on Newell Ave. and they have now closed. Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo.

1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Sad news as Bierhaus, the German-inspired restaurant and beer hall which opened about a year ago, closed in downtown Walnut Creek. I really enjoyed dining there and hope they come back in the future. Thanks to all who emailed about this.


Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
I was holding out hope that Napa-based Heritage Eats, which opened a couple of years ago at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, would reopen, but alas, their signage has been taken down, with nary a mention on their website. Their Napa location is still open so check out their menu if you’re in the area. I enjoyed eating here while they were open and they were one of the last places I ate at before the SIP orders closed indoor dining.

Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that Patra Indian Grill, which opened a few years ago at the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek, has closed.

Bring your “I Voted” sticker or ballot stub today only and grab a free order of fries at Super Duper Burgers! Details here.

Lafayette Forge
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Headlands Brewing is opening a taproom at the Lafayette Forge where the Lafayette Art Gallery used to be, next to Bonehead’s Texas BBQ. You may remember years ago that Lamorinda Taphouse was going to open at the backside of the Lafayette Forge… Check out Headlands Brewing beer selection here and follow the progress on their Insta here.
From their website:
Our indoor and outdoor design plan for the new brewery will feature a taproom with a 20-tap floating draught tower, two outdoor patios with fire pits and family-friendly open landscaping. We will proudly feature small batch ales exclusively available at the brewery, as well as guest beers, local wines and ciders, and a light, creative food program.

The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
About one year ago Fire Wings opened at The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord but they have now closed.

1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria Limon 3 is coming soon to downtown Walnut Creek where Home of Chicken and Waffles used to be. Taqueria Limon is based in Fremont with another restaurant in Martinez. Check out the online menu for their Martinez restaurant here.

Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Look for Starbird Chicken to open at the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek in January 2021. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We believed that fried chicken hadn’t reached its true potential, too often being heavy, greasy and featuring the same old flavors.
We began with quality, trustworthy ingredients and real scratch cooking, taking antibiotic-free chicken raised in our Bay Area backyard and hand-breading it in our secret blend of gluten-free flour and spices.
