Amphora Opening Late October in Downtown Lafayette

October 15, 2014 11:30 am

7 Fiesta Ln, Lafayette

Berkeley-based olive oil and balsamic vinegar company Amphora that we learned would be opening next to the Cooperage in downtown Lafayette is planning to open in late October. In addition to offering extra virgin olive oil, infused olive oils and balsamic vinegar from around the world, this Lafayette location will also feature small bites such as hummus, salads, and popcorn to highlight the various olive oils and balsamic vinegar they will be offering. As you can see in the photo above there will be outdoor tables in front as well as seating inside to enjoy these small bites. Note that the patio furniture will change from the current design.

Check out their website here. Below are the canisters used for their balsamic vinegar. Stay tuned for more updates…

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Athleta Opening Oct. 21st in Broadway Plaza

October 14, 2014 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza

Last month we learned that the women’s sports clothing store Athleta would be opening next to Starbucks and the Tesla showroom in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and the signage is up now and they will be opening on October 21st. Athleta is owned by GAP.

Considering that the previous store Bracciale closed only a couple of weeks ago I think this is the fastest I’ve ever seen a new store open up!

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Livermore Cyclery Opening Soon in Alamo

October 10, 2014 11:30 am

Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above from the Alamo Plaza Shopping Center. According to the Livermore Cyclery Facebook page this location is expected to open in a “few more weeks”. This will be their third location after Livermore and Dublin.

From their website:

Livermore Cyclery is a family-owned bicycle shop in the San Francisco Bay Area, with stores in both Livermore and Dublin, California. Livermore Cyclery maintains a large selection of high quality inventory, emphasizes customer service with precise fittings, and has a large service department staffed by extremely knowledgeable mechanics.

Founded by cyclist and mechanic Steve Howard, Livermore Cyclery has now employed four generations of the Howard family. Livermore Cyclery’s first location opened for business in 1976 in downtown Livermore, followed by a second location in Dublin which opened for business in 1994.

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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Opening Oct. 23rd in Pleasant Hill

October 6, 2014 8:30 am

Crossroads Shopping Center, Pleasant Hill

The DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse that we learned was coming to the Crossroads Shopping Center in Pleasant Hill be opening October 23rd.

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Bracchiale Closes in Broadway Plaza

October 3, 2014 11:30 am

After moving multiple times within Broadway Plaza over the past couple of years, fashion accessories boutique Bracchiale (located next to Starbucks) has finally closed to make room for the GAP-owned, performance clothing store Athleta, which will be opening later this month.

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Stein Mart, Crunch and Petco Coming to Safeway Orchards in Walnut Creek

October 1, 2014 8:30 am

Rendering of the Orchards Safeway stores

Earlier this month I posted some scuttlebutt about Campo Di Bocce, an Italian restaurant and bocce facility possibly coming to the Orchards Safeway development in Walnut Creek at Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd. and according to an article in the Contra Costa Times, “Safeway officials continuously hint of a deal in the works”, although the exact restaurant wasn’t named.

The article also notes that the department store Stein Mart, the gym Crunch and the pet store Petco will be coming to this development as well. I’m already familiar with Petco and Crunch.

From the Stein Mart “Fashion & Value for over 100 years” website:

Dear Friend, I personally invite you to see what Stein Mart has in store for you. This season, find more designer brands, more colors, a bigger selection and exciting new ways to save every day. And now, online shopping, so you can experience us at home and in your local store.

Either way, I promise that we are going to keep the WOWs coming. Look forward to the latest fashion, the most unique home décor and gifts, and the season’s must-have accessories – at prices that fit your budget perfectly.

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Progress on Macy’s in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

September 29, 2014 8:30 am

Macy’s in downtown Walnut Creek in Broadway Plaza has been covered in black fabric for a while now and details on how it will look when it’s finished are being reviewed by the Walnut Creek Design Review commission. As you can see in the above rendering the red look is out, replaced with a lighter motif centered with a large glass opening. Natural light is great so I’m glad this is happening. There will also be a 57,000 square foot addition which you can see in the photo at bottom.

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Cycle Scape Fitness Opening in October in Walnut Creek

September 24, 2014 11:30 am

1657 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

A couple of weeks ago we learned that the indoor cycling gym Cycle Scape Fitness would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek this week but according to a comment made by the owner the opening will be delayed until October:

We are very sorry to announce we will [be] delaying our opening into October…we decided to add an additional shower and will need to be approved by the City.

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18/8 Fine Men’s Salon Opening Mid October in Downtown Lafayette

September 23, 2014 8:30 am

15 Fiesta Ln, Lafayette

Over the weekend the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival took place and the men’s salon 18/8 that we learned would be opening in downtown Lafayette was outside their soon-to-be-open salon introducing themselves to the community. They are planning on opening mid October, possibly on October 11th. According to an 18/8 promotional card this location will offer complimentary beer on tap. Not sure if that’s related to the grand opening but sounds promising… Stay tuned.

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ProFormance Pilates Opens in Danville

September 22, 2014 8:30 am

201 Sycamore Valley Rd. W, Danville (Photo credit ProFormance Pilates)

A new Pilates studio called ProFormance Pilates opened earlier this month in Danville Livery in Danville.

From the owner:

We opened on Sept. 2nd. Located in the livery. We offer Reformer and Mat Pilates, Spin and TRX classes. 50 classes per week with experience certified instructors. Group, Private ,and Semi Private sessions.

Photo credit ProFormance Pilates

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