Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that European Delights “a noble pastry tradition”, opened at Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here and here.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
The champagne bar Fizz is coming to Lyric in downtown Walnut Creek where Sweetwater used to be. Check for updates on their Insta here and website here.
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
De Afghanan, which opened in December 2019 and closed in 2021, is returning to the same spot since Onigilly closed. Between Turkish kebab and Afghan kebab, which do you prefer?
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Boba cafe Teaspoon is coming to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord where Loard’s ice cream used to be. Check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The jewelry store Gas Bijoux opened recently where Oceane Beauty used to be at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Founded in 1969 on the beaches of Saint-Tropez. Gas Bijoux is a French haute-fantaisie jewelry house that has for eternal purpose the solar chic.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last November, we learned that Planet Fitness would be taking over the spot where Cost Plus World Market used to be, and their signage is now up. Check out the Planet Fitness Walnut Creek web page here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that Nick the Greek would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up and will be opening August 25th. I enjoyed the gyro bowl I tried in Concord and look forward to this place opening soon. Check out their menu here.
3527 Wilkinson Ln, Lafayette
Last month, we learned that the toy store Five Little Monkeys would be coming to Lafayette near La Fiesta Square, and they have now opened. They even have a Zoltar fortune-telling machine in front. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Garage, a Canadian teen retailer, is coming to Broadway Plaza where the lingerie shop Soma is located. Check out their online selection here.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Open only since May, the pizzeria City Square, where Bierhaus used to be, has closed.