I hope everyone has a great, safe and happy Independence Day!
1376 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last December, we learned that Chateau by Honey+Brie, a Parisian inspired restaurant lounge featuring small bites & seasonal offerings, would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up and they plan to open soon.
Plaza Center, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Craft & Fire Taproom, Artisan Pizza is “coming soon” to Plaza Center in Lafayette, right next to Whole Foods in the back, where Winebar 1976 was supposed to be.
From their website:
We offer a carefully curated taplist of Beer, Cider, Sours, Hard Seltzers and a selection of Bottled Wine and Sparkling.
Our taps will rotate weekly/monthly along with the seasonal ingredients featured on our pizza menu.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Moraga Jewelers is relocating within Rheem Valley Shopping Center where Natasha Grasso Jewelry used to be to make room for Grocery Outlet.
Just what we needed! Grocery Outlet is the perfect, classy addition to Dollar Tree in the same shopping center. I’m absolutely thrilled at the prospect of a cash-checking business opening next. And if the stars align, maybe we’ll eventually get a pawn shop. That would really be the icing on this gourmet cake!
76 Moraga Way, Orinda
Last November, we learned that Bravo’s Pizza would be coming to Orinda where Nation’s used to be, and they have now opened.
1386 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Berkeley-based Shoes on Solano, which opened back in 2019 in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. According to a sign in the window, they were not able to “meet our performance expectations in this location” due to “this difficult post pandemic time”.
Check out their online selection here.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
In 2022, we learned that champagne bar Fizz would by coming to Lyric in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened! The grand opening will be on July 12th but members can enjoy champagne now. They did mention availability to non-members depending on space availability. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
With more than 150 different champagnes and sparkling wines by the bottle, 20 by the glass, and 6 different fizz flights, you won’t be bored! We have sourced our sparkling wines personally from all over the world and our champagne from the smallest to the largest producers!
Every so often, the Fountain Head sculpture in downtown Walnut Creek gets removed for a restoration. Remember when Fountain Head got a bath or when there was no fountain?
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Tandoori Pizza is “coming soon” to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We’ve been topping flatbreads with tasty ingredients for nearly 10 years. The dough is kneaded by hand and prepared from traditional types of flour, yeast, and salt. We have made it our priority to keep our food clean and healthy.
Lafayette Clocktower
Last November, we learned that StretchLab opened a pop-up center at Lafayette Clocktower and they have now opened in a permanent spot around the corner.
From their website:
StretchLab is revolutionizing one-on-one assisted stretching and flexibility training classes. In your 25 or 50 minute one-on-one session, you will work with one of our trained flexologists who will guide you through a series of stretches custom designed for your specific needs.