Zealot Cycleworks Lounge Opens in Danville

November 28, 2017 11:30 am

432 Hartz Ave, Danville

Zealot Cycleworks, formerly CyTECHS Bike Service Specialists, reopened in a new spot above Forward Motion Sports on Hartz Ave in Danville. In addition to bike fitting and other services they feature bicycles from Evil Bike Company and Factor Bikes. Interestingly, as can be seen on their door they also offer beer and alcohol service in their lounge area! How cool is that?! Check out their bike services here and fit studio services here.

From their website:

Tai Williams is the proprietor of Zealot Cycleworks. He’s an engineer and former executive of medical start-ups who chose to pursue his passion for bicycles and fanaticism with mechanical precision.

The company began in 2016 as CyTECHS, a mobile bike service business that offered precision bike maintenance and specialized services that included custom wheel builds and application of InvisiFrame’s bicycle frame protection kits (the only authorized fitter in the United States).

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Progress on Chase Bank in Lafayette

November 28, 2017 8:30 am

3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

A few years ago we learned about a new Chase banking center coming to the empty lot across from Diablo Foods in Lafayette and as you can see progress is being made. I like how large those windows are, will get plenty of light!

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Monica + Andy Coming Soon Signage Up – Opening very soon in Broadway Plaza

November 27, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

A couple of weeks ago we learned that the baby and children’s clothing store Monica + Andy would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo the Coming Soon signage is up with an expected opening timeframe of “Holiday 2017”. Considering it’s almost December this means they are hurrying to open ASAP for the all-important holiday shopping season.

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Cost Plus World Market Relocates to Veranda Shopping Center in Concord

November 22, 2017 11:30 am

The Veranda, Concord

If the Willows Shopping Center were a person how do you think they would feel that Cost Plus World Market left them for The Veranda, a new shopping center located right next door? Anyway, there are eclectic things to be found at Cost Plus which makes for fun browsing. I ended up buying a chocolate video game controller made in Germany of all things! The smile on my son’s face made it a worthwhile purchase. (It tasted pretty good, too) 🙂

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MakenPlay Toy Store Opens in Main Street Plaza in Downtown Walnut Creek

November 21, 2017 8:30 am

Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek

A new toy store and gift shop featuring custom designs made out of cardboard and wood called MakenPlay opened recently in a tiny gazebo-like structure across from Papyrus in downtown Walnut Creek on Botelho Dr. What’s interesting is not only that it’s made in Walnut Creek but it’s actually made right inside this tiny store with a laser cutter. You can’t get any more local than this and considering the custom designs and reasonable prices, you should definitely check this place out just in time for the holidays!

From their website:

WHY MAKENPLAY ?

– %100 safe material, Environmental-friendly

– Paintable 3D Unique design

– Encourage creativity and imagination

– Made from 100% recycled cardboard.

– Foldable Design Giant Size Toys

– Made in USA

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Hofssi Chocolates & Hollie’s Homegrown Popup Shop Open through Dec 23rd in Orinda Theatre Square

November 16, 2017 8:30 am

Orinda Theatre Square

A new popup shop featuring Moraga-based Hofssi Chocolates and Hollie’s Homegrown farm-to-table food & gifts opened recently in the wine bar Cine Cuvée next to the Orinda movie theater. They are open every day from 11am to 5pm through December 23rd and the wine bar is still open after 5pm. You can also find Hollie’s at the Moraga and Walnut Creek Shadelands farmers market. Hofssi Chocolates will be offering their chocolates at various events which are listed here and can also be found at Diablo Foods.

From the Hollie’s Homegrown website:

Hollie’s Homegrown is a small, organic family farm in Moraga, California. We specialize in growing culinary herbs, herbal teas, and medicinal herbs for bath & body products. Grown to perfection in our own backyard (literally!), we keep a watchful eye on our precious plants like part of the family.

From the Hofssi Chocolates website:

Linda Hofmeister and Susan Rossi founded their business in Moraga California to serve Lamorinda and the greater Contra Costa County. We specialize in producing premium chocolates, gianduja, caramels, and toffee. Our elegant confections are freshly made using the finest ingredients. Our company’s motto “Conscientious Consumption” means that we are dedicated to sourcing as many organic, sustainable and local ingredients as practicable.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Monica + Andy coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

November 13, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The baby and children’s clothing store Monica + Andy is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where XCVI and ivivva used to be. Founded in 2012 in Chicago, they feature their own designs made from organic materials. Check out their online shop here.

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Popup Alert – Lemon Opening Nov 15th in Danville

November 9, 2017 8:30 am

145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville

A new popup shop featuring gifts, baby, home goods and more called Lemon will be open from November 15th through December 31st on Prospect Ave. in Danville where Edge Boutique used to be. Check out their Instagram page here.

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The Cashmere Sale Popup Opens in Danville

November 8, 2017 8:30 am

409 Railroad Ave, Danville

The popup shop The Cashmere Sale has changed up their East Bay location this year and opened recently next to Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches in Danville and will remain open through December 13th. Check out their website here.

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Porcelanosa Kitchen Bath Opens in Downtown Walnut Creek

November 7, 2017 8:30 am

1401 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek

Porcelanosa Kitchen Bath Showroom which we learned would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek has now opened where Performance Bicycle Shop used to be. Founded in Spain over 40 years ago, they are offering 40% off everything through December 2nd. Check out their Inspiration Gallery here.

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