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.
1539 Locust St, Walnut Creek
It’s hard to imagine that a little over a year ago downtown Walnut Creek had exactly ZERO boba cafes and now there are four. The first boba cafe to open downtown was Mr. Green Bubble and they are celebrating their one year anniversary with $1.99 drinks this Sunday, Dec. 3rd all day. “Smoothies, juices and snacks are 20% off while supplies last”.
1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Over the summer we learned that Napa-based Bounty Hunter Rare Wines & Spirits & Smokin’ BBQ would be opening a restaurant and shop called Bounty Hunter Food.Wine.Spirits. and the “opening 2018” signage is up. Note that previously the expected opening date was “March, 2018” so hopefully it’ll open the first half of 2018. Check out their Napa menu here and their wine shop selections here.
I was standing in line at Lunardi’s in Danville when I spotted this Pickle Juice sign out of the corner of my eye. I thought it was a gag at first and then I noticed it was empty. Who knew pickle juice was so popular in Danville? The cashier mentioned people buying this to relieve muscle cramps, as the sign says. Is this really a thing? Not just pickle juice, but extra strength pickle juice!?
1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Bourbon Highway, a restaurant and bar featuring Southern comfort food and country music is soft opening today from 4pm – 11pm today. Check out their menu here. In addition to standard country fare such as chicken and waffle sandwiches and baby back ribs they also offer other options such as kale salads and mahi mahi tacos. Complimenting these dishes will be artisanal signature drinks, wine, and craft beer. Live entertainment including top country hits and streaming music will be provided by DJ/remixer/producer Dee Jay Silver.
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!
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Get ready for another poke restaurant coming to Walnut Creek. According to the latest leasing information a restaurant called Poke Bar is planning to open where Inge’s Footwear used to be. Is this where the frozen yogurt place Red Mango used to be several years ago? Although it’s not clear exactly which Poke Bar will be opening, check out this menu from a Poke Bar which offer franchises. Stay tuned…
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.