Veranda Shopping Center, Concord
The look of the new Veranda Shopping Center in Concord next to WIllows Shopping Center is starting to take shape with the first buildings that looks similar to Spanish Colonial Revival and Mission Revival architecture. So far we know of the following shops which will be opening here:
Broadway at 11th Street / Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
10:00am | FreeThe Golden State Warriors and the City of Oakland will host a parade and rally to honor the 2017 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors on Thursday, June 15, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The parade will begin on Broadway at 11th Street, turning right on Grand Avenue, turning right on Harrison to 19th St, and right on Lakeside Drive, ending on Oak and proceeding to the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.
Fans can begin to line up for the Rally as early as 5 a.m. at Lakeshore and 12th Street.
Boba tea is not the only thing available at Mr. Green Bubble in downtown Walnut Creek. These ice cream macarons sure do look tempting especially as summer rolls around!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
APEX by Sunglass Hut opened in the initial phase (late 2015) of the Broadway Plaza redevelopment next to Macy’s and they are going to become a Ray-Ban store. Both brands are owned by the Italian eyewear company Luxottica, and APEX also carried Ray-Ban.
The Roundup Saloon
3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM“Lafayette’s Own”
Salvio Pacheco Square, Concord
A new Asian fusion restaurant called Fusion Bistro is opening soon in Salvio Pacheco Square across from Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. This corner sport has been empty for as long as I remember so it’s good to finally see something opening up there. As you can see from the inside photo it looks finished to me. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
2090 Diamond Blvd, Concord
A new fitness gym called Just 40 Fitness is coming to the Concord shopping center where Buffalo Wild Wings is located on Diamond Blvd. across the street from where the new Veranda shopping center will be. They will also be opening in Pleasant Hill next to T.J. Maxx.
From their website:
No more rushing to reserve a spot at a class. There are no class times at Just 40 Fitness. A new circuit begins every 5 minutes. Come in at your convenience.
8 Stations. Multiple Exercises. We are going to keep you moving and sweating through the stations in our 40-minute circuit. Our workout changes everyday to keep you refreshed, challenged, and eager for more. Your body needs constant stimulation to avoid plateauing.
Photo by Flickr user Rachel Tayse
Make It, Don’t Buy It: DIY Condiments & Sauces:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
10:00am – 12:00pm | $20There are many wonderful reasons for making your own condiments and sauces: You have control over what goes in them; the ingredients are fresher; they taste better; and, in many cases, they cost less. See how easy it is to make mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, almond milk, barbecue sauce and salad dressings. Everyone will participate in making one of these, so bring an apron.
7011 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
Back in April we learned about a new restaurant from the owners of Tonli Dumpling House food truck called Tonli Kitchen would be coming to Avalon apartment complex across from the Pleasant Hill BART station. According to a sign in the window they will be opening June 20th. Check for updates on their Twitter accounts here and here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last year the San Francisco-based, Paris-inspired clothing store Les Lunes opened in Broadway Plaza next to the fountain and they recently relocated to a much larger spot where Kit and Ace used to be. Check out their collection here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…