Due to the pandemic and subsequent transition to remote work, people have been moving around a lot more recently now that they’re no longer tied down to an office. Some have left the cities for the suburbs, while others have left California altogether. Are you planning to move or are you happy where you are now?
442 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new convenience and gift shop called Baba & Cece opened recently in Danville where Snickerdoodles used to be. Judging from their Facebook page, they have quite a variety of baked goods and food to-go choices like brownies, garlicky Szechuan crabs, organic chicken curry, and more. I look forward to trying this place out!
Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Brown Ave, Lafayette
Check out the progress on The Mill on Brown townhomes in Lafayette, “arriving late 2021”. Built by Branagh Development, these are two bedroom townhomes, ranging from 1,119 to 1,879 sq. ft. Check out the floorplans here. Of the 13 available townhomes, two are Below-Market-Rate (BMR).
From their website:
The juxtaposition of turn-of-the-century with state-of-the-art design embodies the essence of nonconforming architecture. The Sacramento River-style brick and rustic browns echo the tones of the nearby oak-studded hillsides.
1201 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in November Lululemon opened a popup right near their Broadway Plaza location, and this has now closed. Their main store at Broadway Plaza remains open. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Local Kitchens, which prepares food for delivery or takeout for such restaurants such as Senor Sisig (Filipino Street Food), Proposition Chicken, Saucy Asian, and MIXT, opened recently in Lafayette. Check out their website here.
From a job posting:
Our solution is to create a single kitchen with many brands focused exclusively on delivery and takeout. We use technology to maintain high-quality food and to make every kitchen employees’ job more enjoyable.
This week the San Francisco Board of Education voted to rename 44 schools, including Abraham Lincoln High School and George Washington High School. Also to be renamed are schools named for John Muir, Thomas Jefferson, Dianne Feinstein and others. Do you agree with all, some or none of the school being renamed?
The Covid-19 has been highkey* terrible the past year and I can’t wait for it to be over. However, there have been a few positive things that came about. Over the summer I pointed out that baguette bags now fully cover the baguette. Another thing I noticed recently is how much cleaner Safeway baskets are. Before Covid, they used to be absolutely disgusting, like they hadn’t been washed in years. They seem to be way cleaner now, and for that, I’m grateful.
*Did I use that term correctly? I’m trying to expand my slang usage to keep up with the younger generation.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In October we learned that Taqueria Limon 3 would be opening their third location in downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up.
Danville Hotel Town Center
The Peasant & The Pear, the first of Rodney Worth’s restaurants, has relocated to Danville Hotel Town Center where Pizza Antica used to be and is now open. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Considered the flagship restaurant within the Worth Group, Chef Worth prides himself on serving classic “peasant cuisine” at this historic downtown Danville location. The diverse menu includes classic dishes with a modern flare along with beautifully composed salads, sandwiches, entrees & house made pastries.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that GODIVA, which opened over four years ago at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, is closing by Valentine’s Day, along with all other physical locations in North America. I’ll miss their soft-serve ice cream. 🍦