Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
The Hangout is “coming soon” to Rossmoor Center in Walnut Creek where Rossmoor Diner used to be.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month, we learned that The North Face would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. According to an employee at the store, this is a temporary pop-up location (only one floor) but they plan to eventually move to a permanent location somewhere in Broadway Plaza. Check out their online selection here.
Lafayette Clocktower
StretchLab, which is planning to open in Lafayette Clocktower across from where Patxi’s Pizza used to be, recently opened a pop-up where Venture Goods used to be. Find out more at their website here.
32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
The Hideout Kitchen, which opened over eight years ago in Lafayette, is relocating this January to a prime spot where The Cooperage used to be. Check out their menu here. According to their website:
our original space holds a special place in our heart and we will be introducing a new and fun cocktail lounge with Asian inspired street food.
Orinda Theatre Square
Thanks to a reader for sending word that tiki bar Boo Loo Lounge opened recently at Orinda Theatre Square where Cine Cuvée used to be.
3250 Buskirk Ave, Pleasant Hill
In May, we learned that the baby goods store buybuy BABY would be closing in Pleasant Hill, next to Best Buy, and Rasputin Music & DVDs has relocated to this spot. On the left side is Anastatia’s Vintage clothing shop. Check out Rasputin’s online shop here, and find out more about Anastatia’s Vintage here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The North Face is coming to Broadway Plaza where The Gap used to be. Check out their online selection here. Is this serendipity that a shop starting with The is replaced by a shop starting with The as well? Or is something deeper at play here?
From their website:
Named for the most challenging side of the mountain, The North Face has equipped explorers since 1966 to reach their dreams. Driven by the mantra of Never Stop Exploring™, our expeditions inspire us to test the outer limits of performance and possibility.
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In September, we learned that The Cooperage would be relocating from their prime Lafayette spot to downtown Walnut Creek where Sakimoto Sushi Lounge, and before that, Corners Tavern, used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their main menu here, and brunch menu here.
