Not much surprise as it’s a seasonal store but Go! Calendars & Toys is closing by February 1st in the former Build-A-Bear location in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. It looks like there are some good deals on calendars and toys so drop by to see what’s available before they close up shop (for now).
Photo by Flickr user daecon
The Contra Costa Times reported that the fast food restaurant Carl’s Jr. will be closing today in Walnut Creek at the Citrus Marketplace shopping center at Oak Grove Road and Citrus Avenue. A Carl’s Jr spokesperson noted, “that lack of a drive-through window, combined with “increasing business costs” and the expiration of the building’s lease, prompted the Carpenteria-based company to close its Walnut Creek store.”
Back in November I noted that the “paint and sip” shop Canvas and Cabernet would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek across the street from Pyramid Alehouse and I recently found out they will be having a soft opening this Saturday, January 26th. Check out this month’s calendar here. According to their FAQ, classes begin at 6:30pm and last 2 hours or so. Prices range from $25 – $45 and provide canvases, paint brushes, easels and aprons. As for the drinks, “A variety of beer, wine and champagne are available for purchase. Beer is $5-$8 a bottle. We have wine by the glass for $9 or a variety of wines by the bottle Champagne and Mimosas are also a favorite at $5 a glass!”
From their website:
Canvas and Cabernet is an upscale painting studio where art and entertainment collide bringing nightlife to the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. No experience is necessary just join us for an evening of fun as we are dedicated to bringing the creativity out in each individual through simple painting prompts, your favorite music and good company! Expect to leave here inspired, having created a painting that is absolutely uniquely your own.
Check out a photo of another paint and sip class in the US:
Canvas and Cabernet is located at 1421 Locust Street in downtown Walnut Creek.
The women’s clothing store Arden B. is closing January 29th in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. Currently the entire store is 40% off so drop by to get in on some of the deals before they close for good.
Citibank is relocating from their Mt. Diablo location near Pizza Antica to another Mt. Diablo Blvd. location next to the restaurant Metro as well as near the Whole Foods parking lot. Based on a peek inside it looks like they are almost finished.
Zachary’s Pizza, the eclectic employee-owned Chicago-style pizzeria that originated in Berkeley is opening a new location in Pleasant Hill this month according to the Pleasant Hill Outlook newsletter. You can check out their menu here. They are known for their deep dish pizzas but also offer thin crust styles as well. Any favorite toppings or dishes to get? Deep or thin?
From their website:
Established in 1983, we are a 100% employee-owned company with three locations in the San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, Berkeley, and San Ramon. Recognized locally and nationally with over 150 Best Pizza Awards, Zachary’s offers 2 styles of pizza: a Chicago-style stuffed pizza and a traditional thin crust pizza. Every Zachary’s Chicago Pizza is made with our mildly spicy, tangy tomato sauce, made-from-scratch dough, and our unique blend of quality cheeses. All ingredients are the finest and freshest available. Our approach is a commitment to high quality food, and a pleasurable dining experience.
The Pleasant Hill location will be at 140 Crescent Drive right across from the Cinemark movie theater.
I used to go to the Berkeley location but being from New York I have to admit I like thin crust more. I’ll definitely go to the new location to try it out again.
Vice Ultra Lounge, the Walnut Creek night club on Arroyo Way, scene of several fights throughout the years leading to the city increasing enforcement by cutting hours and beefing up weekend patrols has closed. More on the closing at Crazy in Suburbia.
In the video above you can see the owner Matt DeLima talk sarcastically about how much the city “helped” him over the past four years Vice had been open.
This Saturday January 5th will be the last day for the the restaurant and lounge Petar’s in downtown Lafayette across from Chow. They have been in business since 1959 according to their website which would make this one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the area. Apparently lease issues combined with less diners caused them to throw in the towel but it was a nice, long run. Diamond Dave, who has been performing at Petar’s for over 25 years will be performing there on Friday and Saturday night there for the last time. Note that this is not the end of Diamond Dave; he’ll be at Dan’s in Walnut Creek on the 10th.
Thanks to a reader for the tip (before Diablo wrote about it). Diablo Dish notes that, “some big-time restaurateurs that have expressed interest in taking over the prime Lafayette spot”. Who is going to miss Petar’s?
Despite the “We’re Moving” sign in the window, Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique will be closing by end of January. Located on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek this is disappointing news for cat and dog fans.
Back in November I noted that Footcandy would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek by the end of the year and sure enough, yesterday was their last day in business. Did anyone get a great deal over the weekend or was everything gone?