Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that California Pizza Kitchen, which opened back in 2016 at Agora at South Main, in downtown Walnut Creek. As noted in the message above, you can still check them out at Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Rothy’s, a shoe and bag store originally based out of San Francisco and featuring products made from, “recycled plastic water bottles and post-consumer recycled materials”, is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek this fall. Check out their online selection here.
Spotted outside the Japanese restaurant Toyosu in downtown Walnut Creek. Does anyone else see this as “sulhi”?
1441 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Gusto Mio, a pizzeria and focacceria from the co-owner of Doppio Zero in Concord (and other locations), is set to open in downtown Walnut Creek next month in August.
From their website:
Gusto Mio seeks to bring you traditional Italian flavors with our renowned pizza al taglio and focaccia.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Children’s store Wild Child, featuring clothing, toy, books and gifts is opening next month at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check for updates on their website here.
2042 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Up the Creek Records, which opened over seven years ago at Tice Valley Plaza, is relocating within Walnut Creek where Terra Outdoor Living used to be on Mt. Diablo Blvd. Check for updates on their Instagram page here, and read about the August move here, where they plan to expand their used record offerings, as well as, “add some tables and chairs for hanging out with friends while enjoying a snack and a drink, it will also house a designated, all-ages music venue that will host original musicians and artists as well as community events and classes, and be available during the week for band practice space!”.
This is a great space and location and I look forward to checking out the updated space when they open later this summer.
1376 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last December, we learned that Chateau by Honey+Brie, a Parisian inspired restaurant lounge featuring small bites & seasonal offerings, would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up and they plan to open soon.
Plaza Center, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Craft & Fire Taproom, Artisan Pizza is “coming soon” to Plaza Center in Lafayette, right next to Whole Foods in the back, where Winebar 1976 was supposed to be.
From their website:
We offer a carefully curated taplist of Beer, Cider, Sours, Hard Seltzers and a selection of Bottled Wine and Sparkling.
Our taps will rotate weekly/monthly along with the seasonal ingredients featured on our pizza menu.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Moraga Jewelers is relocating within Rheem Valley Shopping Center where Natasha Grasso Jewelry used to be to make room for Grocery Outlet.
Just what we needed! Grocery Outlet is the perfect, classy addition to Dollar Tree in the same shopping center. I’m absolutely thrilled at the prospect of a cash-checking business opening next. And if the stars align, maybe we’ll eventually get a pawn shop. That would really be the icing on this gourmet cake!
