La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Last month we saw that the French bakery La Chataigne temporarily closed in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they have now reopened. They feature “freshly baked croissants, brioche, danishes, breads, and more made in the traditional French style”.
Danville Livery
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Acai-Me Superfoods Cafe is closing in Danville Livery. According to a sign in the window a new acai cafe is set to open here with new owners and a new name. Stay tuned…
The Veranda, Concord
SoCal-based Broth Shabu Shabu is coming to the recently opened Veranda shopping center in Concord right near the IMAX movie theater. Check out their menu here. I haven’t had shabu shabu in a long time so I look forward to checking this place out!
From a PR:
Broth Shabu Shabu features an outstanding traditional Japanese menu of “all you can eat” shabu-shabu, with an upscale and cozy atmosphere. It serves a large selection of freshly-prepared ingredients including meat, seafood, oden, noodles and vegetables.
398 Hartz Ave, Danville
Late last year we learned that Starbucks would be expanding where Consignit Couture used to be on Hartz Ave. in Danville to become a Starbucks Reserve and the original location is now closed as the two spots are combined. Find out more about the Starbucks Reserve concept here.
Crow Canyon Commons, San Ramon
Pizza My Heart opened recently in the Crow Canyon Commons shopping center in San Ramon where zpizza used to be. Check out their menu here.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
San Jose-based Frujuice is opening in a permanent spot on the second floor of the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu (towards the bottom) here. I look forward to trying the Juicy Spicy Papaya dish/drink!
From their website:
Ortega produce began to sell fruit at the San Jose Capital Flea Market. Years later getting a permanent location at the San Jose Berryessa Flea Market where the opportunity was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Ortega. Ortega Produce would later be known for being the first traditional Mexican fruits stand to San Jose and to the Bay Area. Ortega Produce was the first to introduce Fruta Fresca inspired by the street fruit vendors from Mexico in a cup topped off with chili salt and lemon cocos helados fresh coconuts and Aguas Frescas made with fresh natural fruit juices 100% mexico style.
1558 Canyon Rd, Moraga
Amazing news as sleepy Moraga of all places is getting a new brewery / restaurant called Canyon Club Brewery. Located in a former bank sharing an ample parking lot with Orchard Supply Hardware near the intersection of Moraga Way and Moraga Rd, it’s expected to open later this summer. The triangular modern architecture with plenty of outdoor space will be a fabulous showcase for what could prove to become a destination spot bringing in not only locals but others from around Lamorinda and beyond. In addition to a restaurant and on-site brewery, stay tuned for more exciting details to come!
3116 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek
Isshin Japanese Restaurant is opening very soon with a “new chef & menu” in Walnut Creek where Kama Sushi used to be. This will be the third Japanese restaurant in this location in the past four years. Before Kama Sushi it used to be Mika’s Japanese Cuisine.
340 Hartz Ave, Danville
A couple of years ago Sweetwater Tavern opened on Hartz Ave. in Danville where Danville Station Firehouse Bar & Grill used to be and now, according to a recent California ABC pending permit Kick N Mule, a Sacramento-based sports bar is planning on opening in this spot, although the sale hasn’t been finalized yet according to a Sweetwater employee. Check out their entrees menu here. Stay tuned…
