7011 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
Back in April we learned about a new restaurant from the owners of Tonli Dumpling House food truck called Tonli Kitchen would be coming to Avalon apartment complex across from the Pleasant Hill BART station. According to a sign in the window they will be opening June 20th. Check for updates on their Twitter accounts here and here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last year the San Francisco-based, Paris-inspired clothing store Les Lunes opened in Broadway Plaza next to the fountain and they recently relocated to a much larger spot where Kit and Ace used to be. Check out their collection here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The burger joint featuring LA and Oaktown style street food 310 Eatery has been open for a few weeks now in their previous Redux Lounge location on Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek and their craft-draft partner Urban Alley is expected to open a bar inside within the next few weeks. In addition to a full liquor bar featuring craft cocktails from the mixologist at Oakland’s A16, they also plan on rolling out an indoor beer garden featuring plenty of drafts. I look forward to having a burger with a cold beer here soon!
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
The spa Spavia is coming to the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center with their first California location. Check out their services here.
From their website:
Our locally owned spa will have you in a luxurious robe and spa sandals, where you will begin to relax in our retreat area. Our retreat area is equipped with motivational reading materials, soothing music, comfortable seating, and an assortment of hot teas and tea mints. By the time one of our highly skilled and trained massage therapists or estheticians comes to greet you, our relaxing day spa will have put you into a state of bliss
408 Hartz Ave, Danville
The women’s fashion boutique Duchess, which relocated from Lafayette to Danville a few years ago has closed.
From the Duchess Facebook page:
Please come and say farewell to Duchess at 408 Hartz Ave in Danville until Friday!! Since opening 10 years ago I got engaged, had two babies, moved the shop, parents moved to a different country have a niece and nephew, personally moved three times myself… needless to say at 25 when I thought I knew everything and had zero fears I jumped into opening my own business it has been an amazing experience and I have met so many amazing people.
1840 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek
A cool, new record store which also sells “Brand New Old-World Goods”, Up the Creek Records opened earlier this month on the second floor in Tice Valley Plaza in Walnut Creek. In addition to vinyl, they also carry a sweet selection of hand-picked goods, many made locally such as clothing by Devium, Vintage Electric Bikes, Cielomar Jewelry, books and more. Although some things look used, everything in the store is new including the aged electric Nash guitars.
They are open Thursdays through Saturdays from 1 – 7pm and will be hosting musical events here as well. Check for updates on their Instagram page here.
There is something for everyone here, men, women and even children, including musically-themed books for both young and older kids. One of the great things here is the listening room where one can check out how the albums sound on Spotify with a fine looking picture of David Bowie hanging on the wall. There will also be local artists featured as well. Even if vinyl is not your thing I recommend checking this fun shop out!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Anyone know what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Kurumi? They opened last December, but when I stopped by over the weekend it was closed with windows papered over with a sign in the window announcing their grand opening. How can there be a grand opening for a restaurant that’s been open since last year?
Thanks to a reader for sending this Fortune article about how Lululemon-owned children’s activewear store ivivva will be closing most of their stores while still maintaining an online presence. The Broadway Plaza location in Walnut Creek will be closing on August 20th. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
321 Hartz Ave, Danville
Back in April we learned that Auburn Winery Tasting Room would be turning into Auburn Lounge Wine Bar and it’s getting a lot closer to opening. As you can see the signage is up and their Facebook page is being actively updated so check out their progress here. One reply there notes that they will still be offering live music, “Tapping into the 1930’s style music: Ella, Duke, Count”.
2035 Salvio St, Concord
A few years ago Wild Ox opened in Concord near Todos Santos Plaza in Concord and they have now closed. According to a sign in the window a new Korean franchise restaurant called Mom’s Touch Chicken & Burger will be opening in its place this fall. Stay tuned…