Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that Banter by Piercing Pagoda would be opening at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that Banter by Piercing Pagoda would be opening at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here.
The Veranda, Concord
It’s been a while since I was last at the Veranda shopping center in Concord but Pressed, which offers juices, smoothies, freezes and smoothie bowls, has been open since late last year. Check out their store menu here. As summer approaches, I will definitely drop by for a freeze dessert. Certainly at their Walnut Creek location at least.
3527 Wilkinson Ln, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Five Little Monkeys will be coming to Lafayette where Cake Box used to be, right near La Fiesta Square, across from FedEx. I’ve been to their downtown Walnut Creek location many times so I know this will be a great addition to Lafayette. Check out their online selection here. This will be Lafayette’s second toy store; Learning Express Toys is located a few blocks away on Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
The dessert and crepe café Brown Butter opened recently at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their menu here. This place looks really good. I look forward to trying it out soon.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Noodle Theory in the Rheem Valley shopping center has closed (their Okaland spot remains open) and in its place the same owners have opened a popup restaurant Lou’s Chicken Shop and in June, the owner’s brother and wife will open a new restaurant in this spot. Check out Lou’s menu here. Interestingly, they have a “Betty’s Checkin Sandwich” item. I wonder if that is from Bakesale Betty in Oakland?
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Not sure what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Onigilly which opened last November but they have been closed for quite a while now and I don’t see this location on their website.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month we learned that Relax the Back would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek to Plaza Escuela, and they have now opened. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the activewear brand Fabletics is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Lucky Brand used to be. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Co-founders Adam Goldenberg and Don Ressler launched Fabletics with Kate Hudson after they saw a gap in the activewear marketplace: There were plenty of luxury brands, but none that offered high-quality, stylish gear at accessible prices.
1459 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
Rare Byrd Salon opened in downtown Walnut Creek where Salonamour used to be. Check out their services here.
From their website:
Rare Byrd Salon is a high-end beauty salon specializing in hand-crafted hair cuts and color, set in a relaxing vibe where attention and care is second to none, complete with a complementary wine, coffee, or tea.
The salon was founded by 20-year Bay Area and LA hair veteran Annie Aieta, a Master Stylist and certified Wella Master Color Expert with advanced education in Bumble & Bumble, Sassoon, Privé, and many others, as well as a certified Great Lengths extension specialist.
