Back in the beginning of the month I noted that the Neiman Marcus metal fins were missing from their storefront but they are now back. This time you can see a distinctive skelton-like backbone which presumably protects them as they swivel back and forth from the wind. Take a look at the photo below to see what they looked like on opening day one year go.
It’s that’s time of year again. Yes, there is one more week left to vote for Diablo Magazine’s Best of the East Bay issue. To vote for your favorite restaurant, store, fun spot etc. click here. One lucky voter will win a three night stay at the Silverado resort in Napa if you vote in 20 or more categories. Deadline is March 29th, 2013.
Back in October of last year I noted that Kelly-Moore Paints would be opening in the former restaurant Fuz on Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette and Kelly-Moore has now been open for a while. Behind Kelly-Moore a new Indian restaurant will be opening up according to Diablo Dish.
Neiman Marcus Men’s Fashion:
Neiman Marcus
1000 South Main Street, Walnut Creek
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
1:00pm – 3:00pm | FreeSpring 2013 Trend List:
Pumped up color
Print Mania
Shorts
Sporty Outwear
The Summer Suit
Soft Loafer
See’s Candies is opening a store in the Lafayette Plaza shopping center next to Peet’s Coffee & Tea and a few stores down from Whole Foods. The previous tenant, Nor Ski & Sports has moved to 3399 Mt. Diablo Blvd. according to Lafayette City Manager Steven Falk. When I go to the one in Walnut Creek I usually get a butterscotch lollipop. They are the best! What else is good there?
Last December I noted the opening of the Wax Parlor on Cypress St. in downtown Walnut Creek, and now they have moved to a larger location a couple of stores down where Unveiled Bridal used to be at 1513 Cypress St.
Stores tend to expand or go out of business over time in Walnut Creek but Inge’s Footwear in downtown Walnut Creek is actually contracting to about half its size (to the left) and a new 2625 sf retail space will open up on the right side. According to a leasing page which you can check out here, it includes on site parking in the rear. I always thought this space was huge for Inge’s so this definitely makes sense for everyone involved I imagine.
Word on the street is that a salon will be opening up in the other spot.
Last week I noted the closing of Colton Piano in downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. and now a kitchen and bath studio called “At Home with Baystone” will be opening up in this location soon.
Back in June I noted the opening of AZM Jewelers in the back of Broadway Plaza and this month they will be closing. Elegant Living Furniture located next door would like to expand into this location if they can reach an agreement with Broadway Plaza.
In the beginning of January I noted the closing of Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique in downtown Walnut Creek however there is a flea market of sorts (couldn’t resist) going on both inside and outside the store on weekends with pet inventory, household items, furniture vintage clothing and decorative items on sale for at least one more weekend. Stop by 1528 Locust St. to check it out.