Pinstripes in Walnut Creek closes permanently less than a year after opening

Pinstripes a sprawling food-fueled entertainment center and bowling alley in Walnut Creek has permanently closed less than one year after opening in Broadway Plaza The news comes after Pinstripes parent company Pinstripes Holding Inc filed for Chapter bankruptcy protection this week The company reported plans to shut of its existing locations while it prepares to sell the business to new ownership We have a committed buyer for our continuing locations and we will continue to domain our assets as a going concern to maximize value a company spokesperson commented in a message This decision was made to strengthen our financial foundation by reducing liabilities including closing certain locations to ensure business continuity and to position the Company for long-term success and expansion Pinstripes in Walnut Creek has permanently closed less than a year after opening Its parent company filed for Chapter bankruptcy protection this week photo by Martha Ross Bay Area News Group The Walnut Creek location was the company s second Bay Area location after the San Mateo spot opened in The San Mateo location will stay open for now and Walnut Creek customers with gift cards can use them in San Mateo Plans for the Walnut Creek location were first disclosed in A opening was continuously delayed until the complex ultimately opened last November Related Articles A one-dish meal that is more than the sum of its distinct parts How September became Oktoberfest month Food Wine picks Oakland tofu maker for a Best New Chef award After years in Walnut Creek Pizza Oliva changes ownership but the legacy and recipe lives on Wienerschnitzel launches to combos with chili and corn dogs Pinstripes offered Italian-American food as well as bowling bocce and other entertainment options plus a large party space The company revealed its San Mateo location will continue to operate as usual We are confident this step will allow us to emerge stronger and better positioned to serve guests and stakeholders in the future the announcement announced