Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The women’s clothing store Free People, which we learned would be relocating to Broadway Plaza back in July, is scheduled to open in their new location by the end of March. Check out the Free People website here and read about their story here.
The Veranda, Concord
The other day I was able to get a preview of the IMAX movie theater in the Veranda shopping center in Concord and that is also the day that 365 by Whole Foods opened at the other end of the center. On one end is the organic food company Urban Remedy (menu here) and on the other is Oregon-based, vegan fast food restaurant Next Level Burger. Check out their menu here.
The 365 Whole Foods looks like a typical Whole Foods with pre-packaged meats and a focus on “365” items. There is a great looking vegetable/fruit section as well as a separate taqueria section towards the back. They even have a rewards program. Considering how Amazon now owns Whole Foods it’s not surprising that many aspects of the store are electronically-based, such as beer and wine info and bulk weigh (see photos after the jump).
More photos after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The baby and children’s clothing store Monica + Andy opened less than a month after we first learned they would be replacing ivivva/XCVI in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek right on time for the holiday shopping season. All clothing and blankets are made with organic cotton and they can order anything not available in-store and have it shipped to you directly. Beginning in January there will be various programs featuring local artists, musicians etc. hosted in the back of their store. Check out their online collection here.
It’s interesting to see online stores moving into retail locations, I think this is just the beginning…
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In October we learned that a Joseph Abboud section would be opening within Men’s Wearhouse in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and it has now opened. Note the separate entrance that has been added on the Locust St. side.
145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Earlier this month we learned that Lemon, a new popup shop featuring gifts, baby and home goods would be opening where Edge Boutique used to be in Danville and they are now open through December 31st. Check out their Instagram page here.
From an email:
Lemon is the ultimate gift shop! With items for baby, toddler, women, home and seasonal. Many items are local handmade making each piece even more special. Lemon is own and ran by a local wife and mother of 3, Sara Weymouth. They even have gift wrapping to make all the holiday shopping easy.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
432 Hartz Ave, Danville
Zealot Cycleworks, formerly CyTECHS Bike Service Specialists, reopened in a new spot above Forward Motion Sports on Hartz Ave in Danville. In addition to bike fitting and other services they feature bicycles from Evil Bike Company and Factor Bikes. Interestingly, as can be seen on their door they also offer beer and alcohol service in their lounge area! How cool is that?! Check out their bike services here and fit studio services here.
From their website:
Tai Williams is the proprietor of Zealot Cycleworks. He’s an engineer and former executive of medical start-ups who chose to pursue his passion for bicycles and fanaticism with mechanical precision.
The company began in 2016 as CyTECHS, a mobile bike service business that offered precision bike maintenance and specialized services that included custom wheel builds and application of InvisiFrame’s bicycle frame protection kits (the only authorized fitter in the United States).
3603 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
A few years ago we learned about a new Chase banking center coming to the empty lot across from Diablo Foods in Lafayette and as you can see progress is being made. I like how large those windows are, will get plenty of light!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of weeks ago we learned that the baby and children’s clothing store Monica + Andy would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo the Coming Soon signage is up with an expected opening timeframe of “Holiday 2017”. Considering it’s almost December this means they are hurrying to open ASAP for the all-important holiday shopping season.
The Veranda, Concord
If the Willows Shopping Center were a person how do you think they would feel that Cost Plus World Market left them for The Veranda, a new shopping center located right next door? Anyway, there are eclectic things to be found at Cost Plus which makes for fun browsing. I ended up buying a chocolate video game controller made in Germany of all things! The smile on my son’s face made it a worthwhile purchase. (It tasted pretty good, too) 🙂
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new toy store and gift shop featuring custom designs made out of cardboard and wood called MakenPlay opened recently in a tiny gazebo-like structure across from Papyrus in downtown Walnut Creek on Botelho Dr. What’s interesting is not only that it’s made in Walnut Creek but it’s actually made right inside this tiny store with a laser cutter. You can’t get any more local than this and considering the custom designs and reasonable prices, you should definitely check this place out just in time for the holidays!
From their website:
WHY MAKENPLAY ?
– %100 safe material, Environmental-friendly
– Paintable 3D Unique design
– Encourage creativity and imagination
– Made from 100% recycled cardboard.
– Foldable Design Giant Size Toys
– Made in USA
More photos of the inside after the jump…