Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Halloween must be near, as once again, Spirit Halloween has opened at the Willows shopping center in Concord. Check out their Halloween costumes and get a 20% off coupon here.
7011 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
Late to the party as they opened last year, but Bill & Bali’s Pizza & Pints opened where Tonli Kitchen used to be in Walnut Creek, right across from the Pleasant Hill BART station. Check out their online menu here.
From their website:
At Bill & Bali’s, we specialize in crafting Roman-style pizzas, also known as “pizza al taglio.” This unique pizza style is characterized by its rectangular shape and light, airy crust, giving you the perfect combination of a crispy, thin base and a soft, flavorful center.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that a Rivian showroom is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, conveniently across from the Tesla showroom. Find out more about Rivian and their electric vehicles here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that shoe and bag brand Rothy’s would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Their sustainable products are made from recycled bottles, natural hemp, merino wool and ocean-bound marine plastic. Check out their online selection here.
1902 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that Terra Outdoor Living would be relocating within Walnut Creek where Pier 1 Imports used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here. The expansive interior truly showcases the outdoor furniture beautifully. I was particularly impressed by the generous size of the shades they offer—humongous!
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
In March, 2023, we learned that Chick-fil-A would be coming to Willows shopping center in Concord, and as you can see from the above photo, lots of progress has been made. Check out their menu here.
325 N. Wiget Lane Suite 100, Walnut Creek
A new coffee shop called Koin Coffee is coming to Walnut Creek near Ultimate Fieldhouse. Check out their Instagram page here, and beans here. They are currently hiring and plan to open next month in September. Thanks to Koin Coffee for providing the above photo.
From their website:
Throughout a service project in Mexico, DJ and Tristyn bonded over their love of coffee. Unbeknownst to them, there would be a beautiful unfolding of events leading to the birth of Koin Coffee less than a year later.
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Blast & Brew coming to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord where E.J. Phair Brewing Company used to be. Check out their San Jose menu here.
From their website:
We’ve got over 26+ craft beers, wines and ciders on tap from local and regional breweries like Modern Times, Firestone Walker, and Drakes Brewing Co.
1527 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
Wink Dog Salon opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their services and price list on their online booking page here.
From their online booking page:
My goal is to create a safe place for your pup to enjoy and want to come back to as well as creating a comforting environment for my clients to drop off, worry free. Every pup will be loved and treated like my own.
Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord
Zhangliang Malatang, a Chinese hot pot restaurant with locations throughout the Bay Area, is coming to Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord where Steamboat used to be. Find out more about Malatang on this Wikipedia page:
Malatang is a common type of Chinese street food. It originated in Sichuan, China, but it differs mainly from the Sichuanese version in that the Sichuanese version is more similar to what in northern China would be described as hot pot.