Spotted in downtown Concord near Brendan Theatres and Todos Santos Plaza on Salvio St. This is a great mural for the Fourth of July.
Spotted in downtown Concord near Brendan Theatres and Todos Santos Plaza on Salvio St. This is a great mural for the Fourth of July.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the beauty retailer ULTA Beauty is coming to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord, replacing DB Shoes next to Old Navy. As you can see from the photo a completely new building is going up. In addition to this there is a lot of construction going on at this shopping center. Stay tuned…
1280 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Back last October I noted that Hobby Lobby was opening in Concord where Tower Records used to be and they have now opened. I dropped by and couldn’t believe how huge it is! A lot of Americana-type goods here that I haven’t seen elsewhere, very interesting stuff. Use one of their 40% off coupons for an even better deal.
2151 Salvio St, Concord
Back in April I noted that the Brewing Network-owned Hop Grenade Taproom & Bottleshop bar would be opening this spring in Concord next to Todos Santos Plaza and their signage is now up with an expected June opening according to their Facebook page:
We still don’t have a hard date for the soft opening (heh) but we hope to soon. Crazy how this construction business is a moving target, but such is life. We are working on it every single day and will post here first when we have a real date. Still looking like June is the best I can say…
1669 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Next door to Seoul Jung Korean BBQ in the Park ‘N’ Shop strip mall in Concord a new Japanese restaurant will be opening by the end of June called Seoul Jung Sushi Boat Japanese Bar & Grill. Obviously this is the same owner.
2045 Mt. Diablo St, Concord
As a parent to a young boy I’ve been in my fair share of LEGO stores but this is the first independently owned LEGO store I’ve been to. Located in downtown Concord in the Bacon Block building where Vinnie’s Bar & Grill is, to get to King Bricks head up to the second floor and there will be a small room chock full of LEGO sets, mini figures; they even sell blocks in bulk. They also buy and sell used sets. Note that they are only open on weekends. Check out their website here.
2151 Salvio St Concord, CA 94520
A new bar from the owners of the Brewing Network, focusing on craft beers called The Hop Grenade is planning to open this spring across from Todos Santos Plaza in Concord where Panama Red Cafe used to be. According to Diablo Dish it will also serve as a recording studio for their Brewing Network shows. Listen to the latest show here.
From their website:
The Hop Grenade is a craft beer pub in Concord, CA, 20 miles East of San Francisco. Opening Spring 2014 in downtown Concord and featuring fine American craft beer from California and beyond.
1975 Mt. Diablo St, Concord
Last Monday the first Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened in Northen California right next to Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord. Check out their menu here. They are known for “The Bobbie” turkey sandwich with, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mayo. Plans are in the works for additional locations in Hayward and Pleasanton.
East Bay Bike Party Rhythm Bike Ride:
Lafayette BART
Friday, April 11th, 2014
7:30 | FreeCalling out to EBBP participants: We want you to BRING THE RHYTHM this month. Drums, plastic containers, tambourines, triangles, whatever it takes! Might be a good time for MORE COWBELL!
Route sheets (with regroups & directions to the closest BART station) will be available at the beginning of the ride.
Brenden Theatres
1985 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Sunday, March 2nd, 2014
4:30pm – 10:00pm | $55Each year, the Contra Costa County community joins STAND! For Families Free of Violence for our Academy Awards® Benefit at the Brenden Theatres in Concord, California. The Academy Awards® Benefit features a simulcast of the 86th Annual Motion Picture Awards LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN. The delicious “Tour de Contra Costa Buffet” showcases a wonderful assortment of gourmet delicacies from many area restaurants, complete with bottomless champagne and wine and a cavalcade of raffle prizes and auction items. Come dressed like a star or your favorite film or character and you might win Best Dressed Man, Woman, or Group.