444 Center St, Moraga
The closeout retailer Tuesday Morning will be closing in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga mid-January. Their nearest location in Walnut Creek (which is much larger) will remain open.
444 Center St, Moraga
The closeout retailer Tuesday Morning will be closing in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga mid-January. Their nearest location in Walnut Creek (which is much larger) will remain open.
11 Fiesta Ln, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the footwear and apparel boutique Patrizia Marrone, that used to be located in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville is moving to Fiesta Lane in downtown Lafayette. This is right in the middle of the newly opened stores Amphora and 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons with The Cooperage at the end.
From their Facebook page:
Patrizia Marrone specializes in fashion forward merchandise from exclusive designers all over the world. Come see our must haves in luscious leathers, sensuous gowns, fancy furs, chic bags, cropped jackets, footwear, jewelry, belts, and more!
The Blackhawk Plaza location closed about a month ago:
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
The women’s fashion boutique Alina B that left Broadway Plaza earlier this year has moved to Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their Facebook page here.
3559 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Novina Fine Jewelry is closing in downtown Lafayette after 20 years in business:
35-60% Off all fine jewelry, everything must go!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Check out the latest progress on the Broadway Plaza redevelopment in downtown Walnut Creek. Compared to a couple of months ago, the new parking garage at left has been built, and the metal framing has started nearest to Nordstrom. At the far end you can see Macy’s with its new white exterior.
700 Sycamore Valley Rd W, Danville
The gift store David M. Brian has opened their third location in the Danville Livery on Sycamore Valley Rd. They also have locations in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek and Greenbrae in Marin County.
3587 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The location in downtown Lafayette where the women’s boutique Duchess used to be is apparently being replaced by a blow dry salon. Stay tuned…
7 Fiesta Ln, Lafayette
Last week we learned that Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora would be soft-opening over the weekend in downtown Lafayette and I had a chance to drop by and try out their extra virgin olive oils (infused and non-infused) and balsamic vinegar. As you can see in the photos below it feels spacious inside and there is a huge selection of oils.
Everything I tasted was incredible! My favorite non-infused extra virgin olive oil was the Australian Hojiblanca and among the infused oils I enjoyed Persian lime olive oil and the savory wild mushroom and sage olive oil. At a reasonable $7/$12/$18 for small/medium/large bottles I’ll definitely be back for more.
Owner Nate Bradley:
More photos of the inside after the jump…
963 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
The cowboy store Golden Gate Western Wear is closing their Pleasant Hill store at the end of November or beginning of December. The sign advertises up to 70% off so stop by if you’re looking for a pair of cowboy boots or hat. If you can’t make it there in time, their Richmond store on San Pablo Ave. is still open.
From their Facebook page:
Visit our stores in the SF East Bay, California. Everything from head to toe for men, women and children. 5000 boots, 3000 hats, 1000 belts, and 500 buckles. “It’s like a museum.” We carry cowboy hats, boots, belts, buckles, shirts, jeans, jewelry, and accessories for men, women and children.
Our custom hat maker, Bill Knudsen of Knudsen hats, was voted “Best Living Western Hatmaker,” FOUR years in a row by the readers of True West magazine for his hand-formed custom hats. Each custom cowboy hat is hand formed by Bill Knudsen in our Pleasant Hill location. He replicates just about any western hat you can think of including those worn by John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, the Tombstone movie characters,and the Hell on Wheels cast.
Check out the life size dioramas:
7 Fiesta Ln, Lafayette
Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora is having a soft opening this weekend with the grand opening set for November 8th. Check out their available extra virgin olive oils and vinegar here. Located next to the Cooperage in downtown Lafayette, the inside looks great as you can see in the photos below. Having so many olive oil options to choose from in a convenient location will definitely encourage me to cook more. I can’t wait to try this place out!
