Back in May I noted on the progress of the Sprouts Market Shopping Center, and it looks like they’re making some serious progress. New signage has appeared, and according to a comment on the previous post, it’s scheduled to be open on Sept. 5th. With Habit Burger, Freebirds World Burrito and Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf opening as well, this is going to be a cool shopping center to grab a bite to eat!
Lamorinda Patch recently pointed out that according to Lafayette City Manager Steven Falk, a new men’s clothing store is coming to Lafayette, at the Clocktower near Patxi’s Pizza. Anyone have any idea which store is coming?
Don’t forget that last week I noted that Pelican Rock men’s clothing is coming to downtown Walnut Creek, so this must be the summer for men’s fashion I suppose.
Forma Gym, located at the corner of N. California Blvd. and Cypress St., is moving to 1908 Olympic Blvd, according to a sign on their window. Note, the “1” was removed from the window based on reader comments. This is the former location of Walnut Creek Sports and Fitness.
Back in January I noted on the opening of the the consignment store Yesterday’s Treasures in Lafayette next to Squirrels Cafe, and it has now closed, although according to their website they still have stores in Antioch and Brentwood.
Back in June I posted some scuttlebutt about a new men’s clothing store in downtown Walnut Creek, and it turned out to be true, it is called Pelican Rock, and is opening up this month with a resort/boating theme. This looks like it might be a perfect compliment to the Walnut Creek Yacht Club a few blocks away. Pelican Rock is located next to Main St. Rags and Papyrus at 1378 N. Main St.
Back in April I noted that Back to the Table Cooking School in Lafayette was opening in July, and it’s been confirmed that they will have their grand opening this Thursday evening, July 12th, from 5pm – 8pm. From their website:
Join us for an evening of food, community and celebration!
Lisa Evaristo & Leslie Pease, owners of Back to the Table, invite everyone to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Come meet our 12 cooking school teachers.
They also have a production kitchen upstairs for local businesses which are taking reservations. Check out the cooking school teacher bios here, and the huge 157 class list here. Photos of the inside can be found on their Facebook page here.
As some one who has taken cooking classes at the now closed Viking store in Walnut Creek, and elsewhere, this looks like it has a lot of potential for both those looking to improve or learn something new, as well as local businesses who need access to a professional kitchen. If I had to choose 3 classes, I would check out, ‘Backyard BBQ’, ‘Seasonal Pies’, ‘Slider Mania’. Which classes look good to you?
sewnow!, the fashion studio that offers classes, workshops and camps has recently moved from its Moraga Rd. location to 3534 Golden Gate Way (between Plaza Park and the library). From their website:
sewnow! fashion studio is an exciting new retail destination focused on fashion design and sewing. We provide a designer studio workspace equipped with the latest technology, allowing you to design, embroider, and sew anything you can imagine. We support you with expert advice, instruction, and materials.
sewnow! offers fashion design and sewing classes, sewing camps, specialty workshops, open studio time, birthday parties, private sewing lessons, Brother sewing and embroidery machines, party hosting and a variety of other services.
As Seen on TV a new store focusing on TV infomercial products, has recently opened in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. They are located on the backside of the plaza, near Macy’s. As I am loyal Tivo user, I haven’t seen an infomercial in many years. Anything worthwhile checking out?
Way back last December I noted that Anthropologie was “coming soon” to downtown Walnut Creek but since then progress on the construction was going at a snail’s pace for some reason. Now finally construction has picked up significantly with a new sign and framing being done. Hopefully this means it will be finished in time for a fall opening,
GRATiAE, an organic skin care company from Israel is opening soon in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. From their website:
The genius of GRATiAE comes from successfully combining Gratiae thermal spring mineral water with Sea of Galilee native flora and organic plants. These ingredients, orchestrated by top leading biotechnology engineers, create a superior skin care line that promotes healthy, young, radiant and beautiful skin.
Check out a preview of the inside below:
GRATiAE is located at 1272 Broadway Plaza near Macy’s.