Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
The dessert and crepe café Brown Butter opened recently at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their menu here. This place looks really good. I look forward to trying it out soon.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
The dessert and crepe café Brown Butter opened recently at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their menu here. This place looks really good. I look forward to trying it out soon.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Noodle Theory in the Rheem Valley shopping center has closed (their Okaland spot remains open) and in its place the same owners have opened a popup restaurant Lou’s Chicken Shop and in June, the owner’s brother and wife will open a new restaurant in this spot. Check out Lou’s menu here. Interestingly, they have a “Betty’s Checkin Sandwich” item. I wonder if that is from Bakesale Betty in Oakland?
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Not sure what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Onigilly which opened last November but they have been closed for quite a while now and I don’t see this location on their website.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month we learned that Relax the Back would be relocating within downtown Walnut Creek to Plaza Escuela, and they have now opened. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the activewear brand Fabletics is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Lucky Brand used to be. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Co-founders Adam Goldenberg and Don Ressler launched Fabletics with Kate Hudson after they saw a gap in the activewear marketplace: There were plenty of luxury brands, but none that offered high-quality, stylish gear at accessible prices.
1459 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
Rare Byrd Salon opened in downtown Walnut Creek where Salonamour used to be. Check out their services here.
From their website:
Rare Byrd Salon is a high-end beauty salon specializing in hand-crafted hair cuts and color, set in a relaxing vibe where attention and care is second to none, complete with a complementary wine, coffee, or tea.
The salon was founded by 20-year Bay Area and LA hair veteran Annie Aieta, a Master Stylist and certified Wella Master Color Expert with advanced education in Bumble & Bumble, Sassoon, Privé, and many others, as well as a certified Great Lengths extension specialist.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year, we learned that the Australian eyeglass company Quay would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Sweet Dreams has closed their Orinda Theatre Square after 25 years. According to a sign in the window, their Berkeley location remains open.
From their website:
Since Sweet Dreams started as a small candy store in Berkeley in 1971, it has been our pleasure to serve decadent treats and handmade confections. Today we’ve expanded our selection beyond candies and added a variety of other delights including unique gifts, fanciful toys, and novelty fashion accessories.
1499 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
After an almost unbelievable seven year wait, Panama Bay Coffee Co. has finally opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Check for updates on their Insta here. Thanks to everyone who sent word about this.
1545 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The wine tasting room, Buon Vino, which opened eight years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, is relocating according to their Instagram page. Check out their online shop here.