1400 Central Rd, Walnut Creek
Back in August I noted that the luxury car dealership Prestige Autohaus had closed on N. Main St. in Walnut Creek and a reader commented that they have reopened at the corner of Central Rd. and Crokaerts St. next to the Dirito Brothers Volkswagen dealership.
The signage for Amphora Lafayette Olive Oil Works, located next to The Cooperage is great. I’ve been using their extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for salad dressing and everyone in my family agrees it is SO delicious.
Orinda Theatre Square
Last August we learned that Michale Friedes Design moved from their Orinda Theatre Square location and now a new educational program for girls has opened in this spot. Called the Intuitive Writing Project, An Educational Boutique for Girls, it teaches leadership skills to high school girls through writing workshops. There is also a tween program for girls aged 11 to 13.
From their website:
The Intuitive Writing Project facilitates curriculum-based empowerment programs for teenage girls. We teach leadership from the inside out, creating a safe space for girls to tell their story, speak their truth, and realize the value of their own intuitive voice. Through the experience of writing, sharing, and connecting with their peers, girls develop their confidence and discover their strengths.
3399 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
I spotted this across the street and thought that was an awfully small place for a HOTEL until I looked closer and realized it’s a DOG hotel. 🙂 They opened last October across from the Lafayette Animal Hospital and in addition to day care and boarding also offer training and adoptions. Check out their website here. Check out their available dogs for adoption here.
1349 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Back in May we learned that the House of Beads spot in downtown Walnut Creek was up for lease and they are now closing at the end of February. One person working there mentioned that they’d like to relocate so check out their website here for updates. Could the parking meter changes made last year in downtown Walnut Creek be affecting local businesses?
548 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
The recently opened karaoke/pool club 9 Game Zone has applied to serve alcohol (beer and wine).
From their Facebook page:
We are open everyday of the year!!!
Service including pool, karaoke, video games, party catering.
Our kitchen and alcohol are coming soon!!!
1375 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in November we learned that CorePower Yoga would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they will be opening next month in February. They have a “Founding Black Tag Member” deal through February 12th.
From their website:
Located on the northwest side of N. Main street Cypress and Duncan Street, the Walnut Creek studio is easily accessible from Interstate 680. This studio houses two large and luxurious yoga rooms as well as a range of amenities including an additional exercise room, changing rooms with showers and private lockers. This studio also features a full retail boutique showcasing men’s & women’s active wear and accessories
1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last July we learned that Inge’s Footwear would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek near Kaiser Permanente but it turns out that the owner also owns Mephisto a few blocks away next to Ike’s and will be consolidating their footwear there sometime in February. Check out their website here.
Park Plaza, Lafayette
The new Park Plaza development in downtown Lafayette is turning into a veritable mini Ferry Building with news from Diablo Dish that a new shop called “The Store” will be opening featuring, “artisanal, prepared foods to go… run by a collaboration of folks from San Francisco’s Ferry Building food complex.”. This is in addition to the gluten-free bakery Mariposa opening next door which also has a location at the Ferry Building.
Although the photo above looks like two separate stores if you look inside you’ll see it’s open inside so I wonder if it will take up both spots. Stay tuned…
Willows Shopping Center
A new through-way connector has opened at the Willows Shopping Center in Concord connecting the back and front parking lots making it much easier to drive and walk around. See the before shot here.