Gateway Centre, San Ramon
Another day, another boba cafe opening, this time at Gateway Centre in San Ramon. Check out their drink menu here and here. Thanks to a reader for emailing.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
We knew that this was going to happen since June, and sure enough, the children’s activewear clothing store ivivva recentlyclosed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Most of their other stores have closed but you can still shop online here.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
San Francisco-based Beep’s Burgers opened recently in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville with a limited menu compared to their San Francisco location (check out the menu below). I think I may need to try their root beer float for comparison sake…
Lyric, Walnut Creek
Last spring we learned that the blowout salon Drybar would be coming to the new Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and the temporary window signage now up points to an opening on Bonanza St. Check out their services here. Note that Blow Dry Bar Studio is located in the nearby Mercer apartment complex.
1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Urban Alley, a casual craft beer and cocktail bar that we learned would be opening inside 310 Eatery in downtown Walnut Creek is now open. “Offering classics with a twist, outside alley games”, check for updates on their Facebook page here and 310 Eatery’s Facebook here.
2195 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that an intriguing new coffee and tea cafe called Bondadoso Coffee & Tea is opening in Walnut Creek where Mi Casa used to be. As you can see, the orange/yellow paint is no more. Stay tuned…
From their Facebook page:
Coming Soon, one unique coffee house. Think third wave coffee meets a tap room.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The DIY wood sign workshop company Board & Brush is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Rainbow’s End Thrift Store used to be through the passageway next to the Mediterranean restaurant Pomegranate. According to their calendar the first workshop (Family Inspired) will be held on October 25th. Check out the details here and watch for updates on their Facebook page here. Considering how prevalent paint & sip studios are around here it’s cool to see a twist using wood. Not sure if they will allow alcohol here. Stay tuned…
From their website:
At Board & Brush Creative Studio, our goal is to turn you into a “DIY master” by encouraging you to understand and appreciate the beauty of raw materials—the wood, the knots, the color variations and the simple imperfections that will make your project unique. Distressing, sanding with the grain, and staining are a few of the important steps we will guide you through to make your personalized wood sign look as though it has been with you for years—like a vintage heirloom.
Our mission: Hone your own passion for décor & DIY projects; we hand you the tools & direction, you create the friendships and craft.
EXPERIENCE NOT NEEDED! BRING YOUR CREATIVITY & PERSONALITY, WE’LL BRING THE WOOD, WINE & PAINT!
Never used a hammer, sand paper, or a power tool? Never added picture hangers to a home décor sign to hang on your wall? Never waxed wood to protect it from the elements and make it glisten in the light? Don’t worry! We will teach you all of these skills. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if we find you in the hardware store filling up your own toolbox after your DIY workshop session is over!We work with top graphic designers from all over the country to provide you with the most up-to-date, inspiring designs that will adorn your walls for years to come. In addition, our custom stencil process allows you to personalize your piece with your surname, monogram, the year of your special event or the names of your beloved children … the possibilities are endless and design choices are expansive.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Earlier this month we learned that Pancheros Mexican Grill closed in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek with the possibility of an Indian restaurant opening in its place and that turns out to be exactly the case as Patra Indian Grill is coming soon to this location. Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
It’s still only August but Spirit Halloween has opened for the second year in a row in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Click here for a 20% off single item coupon and get a head start on costume shopping. It’s fun to check out the displays and even though I was ready for it I got a shock surprise from some scary-looking puppet popping out at me.
Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord
A new poke restaurant called Fresh Box Poke is coming to the Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord all the way at the far end on the side near Mimi’s Cafe. A sign about this restaurant was posted on the window of the nearby restaurant STEAMBOAT so it may be related. Stay tuned…
