The writing was on the wall for a long time and now the backside of Broadway Plaza is closed. It was pretty cool strolling back there with empty stores but now that’s it’s closed I guess we’ll have to wait until 2017 before this section reopens. Check out the Boradway Plaza Redevelopment FAQ here.
1631 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month I noted that the spa Metamorphosis had closed in the Mercer apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and now Texas based Beal Bank is planning to open a branch here pending approval by the Walnut Creek Design Commission.
From Wikipedia:
Both banks are members of and are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The banks offer deposit products to the public including CDs, money market accounts, statement savings accounts, and IRA CD accounts that are insured by the FDIC. The banks are considered wholesale banks because they do not offer consumer loans or checking accounts. Both banks purchase pools of non-agency residential first liens and commercial real estate-secured loans, and also fund commercial loans and participations in loans, through affiliates.
1329 N Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in February of last year I noted that the Davidson & Licht jewelry store would be relocating from their Broadway Plaza location to downtown Walnut Creek on N. Main St. where they had their Watch Shoppe and it is now open, albeit with exterior finishes taking place.
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back last September I noted that The Candy Counter would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open on N. Main St. across from CREAM. As you can see from the photo below, the baskets on the floor are filled with various taffy flavors which reminds me of the candy stores in old town Sacramento. More taffy baskets line the wall. In addition to candy they offer gift baskets, cards and even handbags (made from candy wrappers). Downtown Lafayette and Danville have candy stores so it’s great to see one open in downtown Walnut Creek to satisfy your sweet tooth.
More photos after the jump…
A fast turn-around as Banana Republic reopens across the street in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Back in January I showed a rendering of the outside and it matches perfectly. This is the first store in Broadway Plaza to be remodeled according to the new redevelopment plans and it looks amazing. With high ceilings, large, light-filled windows and a spacious, updated interior it’s no wonder Broadway Plaza decided to do a complete remodel for the 21st Century. Way more comfortable and pleasant to shop. Has anyone had a chance to stop by yet? What do you think?
A new personalized grocery delivery service started by local Walnut Creek woman Brooke Dodson is open for delivery orders beginning today for anywhere in Walnut Creek, Lamorinda, Danville and a few other locations. For details on how it works click here and for their pricing page click here.
From their website:
Go-Getters was founded by Brooke Dodson, a girl who loves grocery shopping. As a kid, she loved trips to the store with Mom, eventually taking over the household shopping in high school. While studying Economics at UCLA, she worked as a personal assistant to a Beverly Hills family, and that’s when her idea for a personalized grocery delivery service first began to take shape. Since then, Brooke has worked in marketing in several different industries and received her MBA in Marketing and Strategy from UC Davis in 2013. Throughout her career and her education, she continued to assist friends, family, and colleagues with their grocery purchases. In 2014, Brooke decided it was time she took this passion, along with her education, creative energy, and entrepreneurial spirit to create Go-Getters. Based on the concept of putting the “person” back into personal shopping, Go-Getters offers busy parents, professionals, seniors, and small businesses personalized delivery of groceries and more. Go-Getters currently serves the East San Francisco Bay Area, with hopes for future expansion.
Maserati of Walnut Creek, which opened last May will be opening soon in a new Walnut Creek location at the corner of Parkside Dr. and N. Main St.
1255 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in January I noted that the high-end camera store Camera West would be relocating to make room for the Japanese clothing store Uniqlo at the corner of S. Main St. and Botelho Dr. in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now reopened right next door, still on the second floor. The Leica boutique when you enter looks incredible. This is the place to go for high-end photography equipment. They also offer, “used equipment, accessories, instruction, camera maintenance and repair”, and trade/buy equipment as well. Check out their Facebook page here.
Check out the Leica boutique:
Lounge area next to the the Leica boutique:
Last week I noted that Edwards Luggage would be reopening in a new Broadway Plaza location next to Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek and they are now open. I stopped by inside and it looks really nice.
Macy’s Junior, located next to Macy’s Men and the new Banana Republic in Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek has relocated across the street to the “Women’s Building”. I never realized that was considered the women’s building as I shopped for kitchen goods and luggage on the third floor many times.
