Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Pallen’s Martial Arts, founded in 1968, focusing on Kajukenbo and Filipino martial arts, is “coming soon” to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Find out more about Pallen’s Martial Arts on their website here.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Pallen’s Martial Arts, founded in 1968, focusing on Kajukenbo and Filipino martial arts, is “coming soon” to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Find out more about Pallen’s Martial Arts on their website here.
200 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new fitness gym called SPENGA is coming to Hartz Avenue in Danville. Each 60 minute class features equal parts cardiovascular spin, circuit-style HIIT strength training, finishing up with yoga. More information here and here. Check out founder’s rate pricing on the Danville page here.
375 Hartz Ave, Danville
Last year we learned that Dioro Jewelers would be relocating here from Danville Livery, but although it looked like they would be staying put down the block, it turns out they relocated here after all. This a newly remodeled building where Rick’s Picks used to be across the street from Starbucks Reserve. Find out more about Dioro Jewelers here, and see some of what they offer here.
Iron Horse Plaza, Danville
Provence Pizzas opened recently at Iron Horse Plaza where Forge used to be. Check out their menu here. I look forward to trying this place out!
From their website:
We use an imported Italian Valoriani oven to prepare almost 80% of our menu items, including our famous Neapolitan-style pizza with its slightly charred crust exploding with flavor. We also use only superior local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, including hard cheeses that can stand up to the heat of our 850-degree ovens!
Crossroads of Danville
A new restaurant called Gmama Halal Indian Food is coming to Crossroads of Danville (480 San Ramon Valley Blvd.) where Kohala Kitchen used to be. Stay tuned…
Danville Hotel Town Center
The Shade Store is coming to Danville Hotel Town Center where Sole Desire Shoes and Look + See used to be.
444 Front St, Danville
Thanks to everyone for sending word (and photo) that Taco Bell Cantina is coming to the former Burger King spot on Front St. and Hartz Way in Danville.
From their website:
This isn’t just any Taco Bell. Introducing our Taco Bell Cantina restaurants, equipped with a fancy new look, open kitchen, custom menu and specialty alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, sangria and liquor versions of our classic Freezes. Find a Taco Bell Cantina restaurant near you.
360 Hartz Ave, Danville
The real estate technology company TopHap opened on Hartz Avenue in Danville where Sotheby’s International Realty used to be. Check out active listings here. Although I’m not a real estate professional, this looks really interesting considering their use of Machine Learning models to visualize various trends.
From their website:
We believe real estate professionals and consumers deserve a truly innovative set of research and analysis tools. We can help people remove the guesswork and greatly improve the quality of their analysis so they can make better real estate decisions.
312 Railroad Ave, Danville
In March, we got a sneak preview of the Napa-based wine tasting lounge/store The Find in Danville, and although they were only open for ten days before the coronovirus pandemic caused them to close, when I dropped by over the weekend, I found they were open for wine orders via no contact curbside pickup. Check out their wine list here, and schedule a 30 minute Zoom-based virtual shopping session here.
Over the weekend I had a chance to check out two farmers markets, one in Danville and the other in downtown Walnut Creek. It was interesting to compare and contrast the signage and people at each market. Danville had the most varied signage informing people not to touch the produce and to wear masks, while the Walnut Creek signs focused on social distancing. The Walnut Creek market was really packed, comparable to what I’d normally see before the coronavirus pandemic.
I ended up buying a bunch of strawberries and cherries. Over the week I’ve been enjoying both, but about 50% are absolutely delicious, and the other half leave a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, I don’t know which place I bought the good ones from! 🍒🍓🤔
