Lafayette Shopping Center
This happened a while ago but GNC closed at the Lafayette shopping center. This is where Handlebar Toys used to be over 6 years ago!
Lafayette Shopping Center
This happened a while ago but GNC closed at the Lafayette shopping center. This is where Handlebar Toys used to be over 6 years ago!
Lafayette Forge
A new high-end clothing and lifestyle boutique called Luck is having a preview opening today through December 21st at the Lafayette Forge off Brown Ave. in Lafayette. They will reopen next year on January 7th. Check out their online collection here.
From their website:
Luck is a high-end clothing and lifestyle boutique with a curated collection of unique brands who pay attention to the details that matter…craftsmanship, beautiful fabrics, hand-made details and comfort. The inventory is constantly updated and carefully selected with an emphasis on carrying special pieces that make any woman feel beautiful.
3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
We saw the progress of the new Chase bank in Lafayette back in September and as you can see from the above photo the sidewalk has been opened as they complete the finishing touches inside.
3541 Wilkinson Ln, Lafayette
Hofssi Chocolates is back with a new holiday popup location, this time in Lafayette, behind La Fiesta Square inside the Alicia Klein showroom. Check out their online selection here. The owners both, “received their official certification from Ecole Chocolat, a prestigious teaching organization focusing on gourmet chocolate production.” This looks great, perfect for the holidays!
From their website:
Linda Hofmeister and Susan Rossi founded their business in Moraga California to serve Lamorinda and the greater Contra Costa County, and the whole SF Bay Area too! 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.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
In August we learned that family-owned Solano Jewelers would be relocating from their Berkeley store to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they are now open. Check out their collections here.
From their website:
Solano Jewelers opened in 1977 in Berkeley, CA on historic Solano Avenue. Our family-owned and operated fine jewelry store specializes in the most exquisite selections, which include conflict-free diamonds and gemstones, handcrafted settings, custom designs, and pieces curated by Aline. We are a full-service jeweler providing jewelry and watch repairs, appraisals and restringing.
It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette:
Plaza Park
Plaza Way, Lafayette
Friday, December 7th, 2018
4:00 – 6:30pm | FreeFun, family-friendly celebration – tree lighting, live music, community sing-a-long, crafts — and this Santa’s “sleigh” is Lafayette’s historic fire truck, Old Betsy!
Arrive early and plan to stay! This fun and festive event includes visits with Santa, official holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops with the Town Hall Elves, live musical entertainment, crafts, holiday treats and a holiday sing-a-long.
Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Santa is scheduled to parade along Golden Gate Way on Lafayette’s treasured Old Betsy fire engine, along with a police escort. This caravan will start from the Lafayette Historical Society and arrive at Lafayette Plaza Park at 4:30 p.m. A must-not-miss for the little ones!
Photo by Flickr user cloudsoup
Use discount code HOHOHO to get 25% off tickets now!
Sideboard Lafayette
3535 Plaza Way, Lafayette
Sunday, December 9th, 2018
8:30 – 10:00am | $49Santa has arrived in Lafayette … and this year he’s staying for breakfast! Celebrate the holidays with a special pancake Breakfast with Santa benefiting the Lafayette Historical Society.
Enjoy a private meet and greet with Father Christmas as you savor off-the-menu pancakes, and a choice of freshly squeezed orange juice or pour over coffee courtesy of Sideboard, the site of Lafayette’s original Pioneer Store. At your table, learn more about Lafayette’s past through historical photos, bring to life a special kids’ coloring sheet and bid on a variety of silent auction items with all proceeds going to the Lafayette Historical Society.
Families also receive an annual family membership to the Lafayette Historical Society through 2019 (value $50).
This If you See Something, Say Something sign spotted in downtown Lafayette is something I’d expect to see in the NYC subway or maybe Union Square in San Francisco. Is there some kind of terrorism threat going on in Lafayette now?
Mighty Fine Guitars
85 Lafayette Cir Lafayette
Friday, November 30th, 2018
8:00pm | $$$ DonationAn evening of acoustic music with all proceeds going to the victims of the Camp Fire in Butte County. On the bill currently are Leftover Dreams (Tony Marcus and Patrice Haan), The Quitters (Glenn Houston and Stevie Coyle), Teresa Tudury, Tricia Hellman Gibbs and possibles Mark Goldenberg and Corinne West. Bring your checkbooks and great fistfuls of cash … no credit card donations can be taken.
Lafayette Mercantile
In September we learned that Philz Coffee would be opening Thanksgiving week at the Lafayette Mercantile and their signage is now up and will be definitively opening next week on November 19th. Check out their store menu here. Are you ready to try their Mint Mojito iced coffee?
