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!
76 Moraga Way, Orinda
Last November, we learned that Bravo’s Pizza would be coming to Orinda where Nation’s used to be, and they have now opened.
1386 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Berkeley-based Shoes on Solano, which opened back in 2019 in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. According to a sign in the window, they were not able to “meet our performance expectations in this location” due to “this difficult post pandemic time”.
Check out their online selection here.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
In 2022, we learned that champagne bar Fizz would by coming to Lyric in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened! The grand opening will be on July 12th but members can enjoy champagne now. They did mention availability to non-members depending on space availability. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
With more than 150 different champagnes and sparkling wines by the bottle, 20 by the glass, and 6 different fizz flights, you won’t be bored! We have sourced our sparkling wines personally from all over the world and our champagne from the smallest to the largest producers!
