Last month we noted that Plaza Escuela taped off benches in response to the coronavirus pandemic and only a short time later some of the tape has been ripped off. Looks like some people really want to get back to normalcy and are chafing at the restrictions.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
I wonder if Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in downtown Walnut Creek updates their business casual proper attire rules on an ongoing basis? I imagine every now and then someone comes in wearing something not on the list; the manager rolls their eyes and has a new sign printed with additional attire not to be worn.
Business Casual
Proper Attire Required Please
Kindly remove your hat
when entering the restaurant.Thank you for not wearing:
Gym wear or sweat pants,
tank tops, clothing with
offensive graphics or language,
exposed undergarments,
cut-off shorts, or beach flip-flops.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
AAA is relocating from their downtown Walnut Creek location at Plaza Escuela to Encina Grande where Leslie’s Pool Supplies used to be (since moved to nearby Citrus Marketplace).
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending the above photo showing that the Golden State Warriors Team Store, which opened a few years ago in downtown Walnut Creek across from Broadway Plaza, has closed. Considering the Warriors last place standing, this is not at all surprising. You may recall that in January the Giants Dugout store closed as well, right next door.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to the latest bankruptcy filings, Forever 21 is expected to close at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
The fitness studio TruFusion opened recently at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. In addition to a variety of classes they also have an organic health bar, childcare and really nice locker rooms with showers.
From their Walnut Creek page:
TruFusion Walnut Creek is a group fitness facility offering heated and unheated Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Bootcamp, Kettlebell, Battle Ropes, Boxing, and TRX. Over 65 class styles. Up to 240 unlimited group classes per week.
More photos after the jump…
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last summer we learned that the fitness studio TruFusion would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and their Coming Soon signage is now up. According to their Walnut Creek studio page, they offer 65 class styles and 240 unlimited group classes per week and to kick off the opening they have a special, “$30 FOR 30 DAYS” offer with no initiation fees that goes to $119/month thereafter. Check out their “Your First Time” page for further details.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of YogaWorks pop up studios, one for yoga in Main Street Plaza and one for Pilates in Plaza Escuela, are now open until summer when their new gym will open in Main Street Plaza where Tuesday Morning used to be. Note that the new gym will only use part of the Tuesday Morning space, not all of it.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
It looks like there can actually be too many Starbucks as the Starbucks in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek will be closing on November 1st. The letter below points out the three other Starbucks in the area.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
The fitness studio TruFusion will be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in Plaza Escuela according to the latest leasing information. This is where Spirit Halloween and Sports Authority used to be so it’s quite large at over 15,000 sf.
From their website:
With over 65 different styles of classes, and up to 240 unlimited classes per week, TruFusion provides diverse and innovative styles to help you find your edge. Heated and non-heated classes include yoga, barre, Pilates, bootcamp, boxing, cycle, aerial, kettlebell, and battle ropes. With the fusion of heat up to 103 degrees and humidity up to 40%, your experience will be taken to another level. TruFusion classes allow our members to burn up to 800 calories in one class.