Sports Basement Coming to San Ramon October 1st

August 16, 2016 8:30 am

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Sports Basement is opening a new store in San Ramon where Orchard Supply Hardware used to be in the Marketplace Shopping Center. They expect to open October 1st.

From their website:

We are beyond excited to open our 7th Sports Basement in the amazing community of San Ramon! This is an area we have been watching for a while and when the old Orchard Supply Hardware location became available we jumped on it.

We’re busy transforming the building into the lovable local Sports Basement our customers expect and can’t wait to meet all of our neighbors from San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Dublin, Pleasanton, Diablo, Blackhawk and Livermore.

Pictured above is San Ramon’s new General Manager, John Courtney, who led our Walnut Creek store for the past few years. You’ll probably recognize him from the store or the Diablo mountain bike trails.

If you would like inquire about using our store’s community space or discuss other partnerships email Toni Lum who is in charge of local community outreach. If you would like to join the Sports Basement San Ramon team visit our jobs page to fill out an application.

See you October 1st at our grand opening party!

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Hamada Farms Leaves Moraga, Walnut Creek Farmers Markets

August 15, 2016 8:30 am

I’ve been going to local farmers markets for many years now and the one farm that has been a contant presence has been Hamada Farms, offering various fruits including dried fruits such as my all time favorite, dried persimmon (anpo gaki). Over the weekend I stopped by the Moraga and Walnut Creek farmers markets and noticed that in Moraga R&D Farms was where Hamada Farms always used to be. When I asked what happened to Hamada Farms, they said they were neighbors of Hamada Farms and that due to an illness Hamada Farms had to vacate several of their farmers market spots.

Obviously this is sad news. I hope they recover and eventually come back to Walnut Creek, Moraga and elsewhere.

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SoulCycle Opening Aug. 11th in Broadway Plaza

August 9, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that cycling studio SoulCycle would be opening this month in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and their opening day is this Thursday, August 11th.

From a press release:

SoulCycle Walnut Creek will feature a 57-bike studio, home to the signature SoulCycle workout. The 3,350 square foot studio will also house an expansive lifestyle boutique selling SoulCycle’s original performance and athleisure clothing collections. Additional rider amenities include full men’s and women’s locker rooms with two showers each and multiple bathrooms.

SoulCycle Walnut Creek is located in Broadway Plaza at 116 Broadway Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

SoulCycle classes in California cost $30.

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jeu de jupe Moving in Downtown Walnut Creek

August 8, 2016 8:30 am

1387 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

The women’s clothing boutique featuring European designs, jeu de jupe, is moving from their current downtown Walnut Creek location to an as yet unknown location. According to a sign in the window there is a sale through August 31st. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.

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BevMo! Opens in Lafayette

August 2, 2016 8:30 am

3590 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

It’s been six months since we learned that the alcoholic beverage store BevMo! would be coming to downtown Lafayette where Design & Interiors used to be and they have now opened in a smaller than usual spot. How does this compare to the Orinda location other than size?

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J.Jill Relocates to New Broadway Plaza Spot in Walnut Creek

August 1, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last week the women’s clothing store J.Jill has relocated to a third location on Broadway Plaza Lane in downtown Walnut Creek. Previously they were located on the main strip and before that they were located around the corner near the fountain.

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See’s Candies Relocates within Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

July 29, 2016 11:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

See’s Candies has been open for a while now in their new Broadway Plaza corner spot next to Nordstrom. My favorite is the butterscotch lollipop. What’s your favorite?

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Fit Body Boot Camp Opens in Moraga Shopping Center

July 28, 2016 8:30 am

Moraga Shopping Center

A new fitness “bootcamp” called Fit Body Boot Camp has opened in the Moraga Shopping Center where Safeway is where the Karate & Fitness Place used to be. Check out their website here.

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H&M Relocating to Broadway Plaza this Fall in Walnut Creek

July 27, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The Swedish clothing store H&M is relocating to the backside of Broadway Plaza next to the new GAP store this fall in Walnut Creek. Judging by the photo below it’s going to have have a huge second floor footprint. They are currently located a stone’s throw away at the Broadway Pointe shopping center.

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Arhaus Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

July 26, 2016 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Over the weekend Cleveland-based Arhaus furniture store opened their first Northern California location in Broadway Plaza and it’s situated on two floors in a massive spot on ~~the backside of the plaza~~ Broadway Ln. in downtown Walnut Creek. When I first entered it reminded me of Restoration Hardware in certain respects. The selection is enormous with an expansive second floor which connects directly to the parking garage. Check out their website here.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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