Gen Korean BBQ Coming to Old Sizzler Spot in Concord

October 4, 2017 11:30 am

1353 Willow Pass Rd, Concord

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the all you can eat restaurant Gen Korean BBQ is coming to Concord where the old Sizzler restaurant used to be on Willow Pass Rd. Check out their menu here and Concord Facebook page here. With Ohgane open nearby earlier this year, looks like Concord is becoming a prime destination for Korean BBQ.

From their website:

The character for GEN simply means, “The beginning”, and we welcome you to join us in the art of Korean barbeque. We are looking to transcend the norm of Korean BBQ by fusing different flavors that we have found using ingredients from different parts of the world.

We, at Gen Korean BBQ, are pleased to present our guests to an experience they will truly never forget, from our boundless menu options consisting of freshly prepared meats, seafood, and vegetables, to our refreshing & traditional Korean ban-chan (side-dishes); you will experience a wide array of complex flavors that will truly give your palate a new perception of taste.

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Frame Up Bikes Opens in Walnut Creek

October 4, 2017 8:30 am

181 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek

A cool, new full-service bike shop called Frame Up Bikes recently opened in Walnut Creek. In addition to tune-ups, repairs and other services, they carry bicycles from LOOK, Pivot and more and also offer weekly rides and workshops. They even have free espresso from their coffee bar in back. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. Although I’m a runner the sweet looking bikes on display made me want to take up cycling again. 🙂 One of these days…

From an email:

One kind of cool thing is that we built everything — including the fixtures — ourselves. Literally the STORE was built from the frame up.

So, one thing we really want to do at Frame-Up is emphasize community. We have a weekly Thursday night mountain bike ride, and a weekend road ride that we’ll be adding. We’ll also be offering workshops (how to change a tire, etc), a coffee bar, and volunteer opportunities such as trail maintenance.

The owners are Tom Crenshaw, Chris Reardon and Ron Ocampo, who all share a passion for bicycles that extends beyond the normal “tribes” (mountain bikers, road bikers, commuters). Tom and Chris have worked in bicycle shops for years, and they have competed at all levels of cycling. In 2017, they decided to make their passion into a business, catering both to the novice and the advanced rider seeking the best possible cycling experience.

The “frame up” idea is that you can’t always afford a new bike, but you can make tweaks to your bike (a new seat, a different stem, electronic shifting, tubeless tires) that can improve your saddle time.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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T4 & Poke Opening Soon in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 3, 2017 11:30 am

1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

We’ve been following the progress of the boba/poke restaurant T4 & Poke opening in downtown Walnut Creek and it looks like they will be opening very soon. Check out the latest updates on their Facebook page here. Poke Salad started in Concord across from Todos Santos Plaza with T4 recently opening a couple of stores down by the same owner. Check out the Poke Salad menu here and T4 menu here. The teardrop lighting in the Walnut Creek restaurant is a nice touch!

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XCVI Relocates within Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 3, 2017 9:15 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

The women’s clothing boutique XCVI recently relocated within Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek to their fourth location where ivivva used to be. Check out their online store here.

More photos after the jump…

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365 by Whole Foods Opening Dec 6th at The Veranda in Concord

October 2, 2017 11:30 am

Veranda Shopping Center, Concord

The eagerly anticipated 365 by Whole Foods supermarket is opening December 6th in the new Veranda shopping center at the corner of Diamond Blvd. and Galaxy Way in Concord. Check out their rewards program here. You can get 10% off over 100 products, buy 5 get one free deals, as well as, “lots of special offers that will surprise and delight you, from department discounts to birthday presents.”

From the 365 by Whole Foods site:

It’s time for a whole new grocery shopping experience. One that strives to be good for your body, your budget, your lifestyle and the planet.

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Just Cozy Opens in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 2, 2017 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Over the summer we learned that the clothing store True Religion would be closing in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have finally closed. In its place is a popup store open until January featuring leggings called Just Cozy.

From their LinkedIn page:

Just Cozy is a fourth quarter retail company. We specialize in fur-lined leggings and winter accessories. Just Cozy has been in 51 locations across Canada in 2016. We are a quickly expanding brand and are constantly looking for new venues.

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Locanda Positano Relocating to Lafayette

September 29, 2017 11:30 am

1005 Brown Ave, Lafayette

The San Carlos-based Italian restaurant Locanda Positano is relocating to Lafayette later this year to the spot vacated by Artisan Bistro according to Diablo Dish. These are the same owners as Locanda Ravello in Danville which opened a couple of years ago. Check out their menus here and check for updates on their Facebook page here.

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Library on Main Closes in Walnut Creek

September 28, 2017 11:30 am

1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Library on Main, the new American restaurant that replaced the Vietnamese fusion restaurant Élevé a couple of years ago (same owner), closed earlier this month in downtown Walnut Creek according to Diablo Dish. The Library on Main Instagram page mentioned in their final photo that they would be serving their last cocktail on September 16th.

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West Commons Park Opens in Moraga

September 28, 2017 9:30 am

West Commons Park, Moraga

The new open space next to the Harvest Court development off Camino Ricardo in Moraga is now open. On the other side is Moraga Commons Park and the open space has been renamed, West Commons Park. As you can see in the photos after the jump there is an open space meadow, walking paths, four interpretative signs, and one picnic table. Currently it’s not possible to enter via Camino Ricardo so park in the Moraga Commons parking lot and cross Moraga Rd. to get in. When I dropped by over the weekend I even saw someone fishing for trout over the bridge.

More photos after the jump…

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Patra Indian Grill Opens in Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek

September 27, 2017 1:10 pm

Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Patra Indian Grill would be replacing Pancheros in the Orchards shopping center at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd in Walnut Creek and they are now open, thanks to a reader for sending photos. Check out menu after the jump as well. Looks nice, I’m going to check this place out!

More photos after the jump…

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