Danville Livery
A little late but an Asian restaurant called Kaori opened over the summer at Danville Livery. Check out their menu here. Anyone try the katsu sando?
Danville Hotel Town Center
Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora opened recently at Danville Hotel Town Center where Papyrus used to be.
Danville Hotel Town Center
Sonoma-based Basque Boulangerie Café, which opened back in 2015 at historic Danville Hotel on Hartz Ave, has closed. Their Sonoma location remains open.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that Boba Studio would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek right next to Dumpling Hours, and their signage is now up.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The British shoe store Clarks has closed at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek after six years in this location. For those curious, check out what they looked like back in 2014 before the Plaza remodel. Their nearest location is at the Stoneridge shopping center in Pleasanton and their online shop is here.
Look for the jewelry store Brilliant Earth to open in this spot.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
According to the latest state ABC license, a new restaurant called Avanti is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where City Square / Bierhaus used to be. Based on the provided company information it looks like this may be related to the owners of Melo’s Pizza & Pasta with four locations including Danville and Pleasant Hill. Stay tuned…
1604 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In March, 2021, we learned that Shake Shack would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Destination Maternity used to be, and their signage is now up. Check out their menu here.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Last October, we learned that Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria closed at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and its replacement, Sliver Pizzeria, has now opened in this spot. Check out the Lafayette menu here. In addition to pizza, they also offer salads, nachos, waffle fries, and more. There is also various beer on tap, wine, margaritas and even fresh gelato. I tried a slice of corn pizza and quite liked it.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for emailing that activewear brand Fabletics, which we learned over the summer was coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, has now opened. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The activewear clothing store lululemon has finally reopened in their previous Broadway Plaza location in Walnut Creek. They were temporarily located where GAP used to be, around the corner. The tree design is now gone, replaced with a shimmering metallic look, in an expanded space to the right, where Nespresso used to be.