Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Way back in 2014 we learned that Crunch Fitness would be opening in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out the Walnut Creek class schedule here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Way back in 2014 we learned that Crunch Fitness would be opening in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out the Walnut Creek class schedule here.
406 Hartz Ave, Danville
The Italian restaurant Mangia Mi has expanded into the building in front on Hartz Ave. where the antique and interior design boutique Sweet Magnolia used to be where they added a new bar and additional dining space. Check out their food menu here and drinks menu here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
SafeAmerica Credit Union recently opened in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek.
From their website:
SafeAmerica Credit Union is a non-profit financial cooperative, owned and operated by its members. Credit unions are not for profit organizations, unlike banks, which are in the business of making money for their shareholders. Membership entitles you to share as a “financial partner.” Rather than paying stockholders, credit unions return earnings to members in the form of higher dividends, lower loan rates and reduced transactional fees. This means you can enjoy low cost loans and higher yields on savings and investment options. This is what distinguishes the Credit Union from other financial institutions.
Dojo Ramen Bar is “coming soon” to Sunvalley shopping center in Concord, right next to the Round 1 Bowling & Amusement center on the lower level.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
The discount department store T.J. Maxx is coming to Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek where Fresh & Easy used to be. Claycord posted about this last week which is based on the latest retail property listing for the Ygnacio Plaza shopping center.
370 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new ice cream / frozen yogurt shop that we learned would be opening on Hartz Ave. in Danville called Bloogrape Organic Sworls has now opened. In addition to ice cream and frozen yogurt they have an additional base option call “vegan coconut base”, available in plain or chocolate that sounds intriguing. Check out their menu here and here. Their website is here.
1387 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The clothing store Atlas & Athena is relocating a few blocks from their current Botelho Dr. location in downtown Walnut Creek to a spot on N. Main St. where jeu de jupe used to be and interestingly, across the street from where Atlas was originally located several years ago. Check out their website here and check back for updates on their grand opening dates and events.
Old location:
Enjoy the last weekend of free parking at the Broadway Plaza parking garage in downtown Walnut Creek. There is a silver lining however. Beginning Monday, January 9th you’ll now get the first three hours free, without validation. This is really great news. Two hours is cutting it close but I could get a bite to eat and shop a bit in three hours. Nice!
From the Broadway Plaza website:
We have made an important change: The first three hours will be free – rather than the first two hours as originally planned, with no validation required. We have decided to make this change in response to the consistent, thoughtfully-presented requests from many Walnut Creek residents to expand the window of free parking once the program
starts.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
In October we learned that the Taiwanese-based T4 boba tea cafe would be opening in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek and the signage is now up so the opening shouldn’t far off. I wonder if they’ll have any popping boba? Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
1550 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to @brandishstudio for pointing out that Citra Grill is closing in downtown Walnut Creek. They opened in 2012 and featured fresh Mediterranean-style California cuisine such as skewers, salads and soups. Check out their menu here.
According to a letter in the window, they lost their lease unexpectedly and are looking for an alternate location where they plan on converting to a “more traditional full-service restaurant”.
