There’s something about McLaren cars that are mesmerizing. This orange one was spotted on Hartz Ave. in Danville.
There’s something about McLaren cars that are mesmerizing. This orange one was spotted on Hartz Ave. in Danville.
181 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new, locally owned skateboard shop called Rad Board Shop opened recently in Danville. Check out their online shop here. In addition to carrying various skateboard brands, they also carry boards of their own design as well as clothing, accessories and more.
From their website:
Rad Board Shop is family owned and all about bringing the freedom of skating to the East Bay communities. Growing up in Danville skating was life.
110 Hartz Ave, Danville
The fried chicken restaurant Hen House, with the tag line “It’s so friggin good”, opened in March where Gotta Eatta Pita used to be in Danville. Check out their menu here.
Last year’s coronavirus pandemic saw street parking spots turned into restaurant patios, which has proven quite popular especially as the weather turns nice. When the pandemic finally ends, should restaurants be allowed to keep these dining patios, possibly for a fee? Or should they be turned back to parking spots?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The skincare company Lavelier is coming soon to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their website here.
From their website:
When red coral seaweed was discovered to have skin-beautifying properties, it inspired the birth of Lavelier: a premium skincare brand that harnesses the potential of this one of a kind ingredient.
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the Hawaiian goods store Paia Mercantile would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open. They used to have several stores in Maui, Hawaii but they have now relocated to Walnut Creek which is great news for those interested in Hawaiian goods. If you’re in the area, definitely check this place out and follow them on Facebook here.
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Baja Fresh, sandwiched between Habit Burger Grill and Yogurtland in downtown Walnut Creek, has permanently closed.
Photo from Unsplash user CDC
With Contra Costa now in the more permissive Orange Tier, and almost one million COVID-19 vaccine doses given, things are on the up and up. This week I got my first dose at DVC. It was Pfizer, thankfully, and thought everything went smoothly. Although I heard stories about soreness etc. I felt nothing at all, at least so far. Apparently the second dose is more impactful though. If you’ve been vaccinated, how was the process for you?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
UK-based HPE Activewear opened recently at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where NYX Cosmetics used to be, right next to Macy’s. Check out their online women’s collection here, and men’s collection here.
From their website:
In just a few short years Human Performance Engineering (HPE) has become known as one of the top technical sports apparel brands. The science behind the style gives the product uniqueness and differentiation not captured outside of traditional mass “sports” brands.
