7000 Sunne Ln, Walnut Creek
Back in June we learned about a new gourmet convenience store called ENroute which would be opening across from Parada at the Avalon apartemnts near the Pleasant Hill BART station and the “opening soon” signage is up as well as a website with more details including a page on the products that will be offered such as, “pasta & dried goods, healthy breakfast, grab-n-go lunch / dinner, flowers and more. I look forward to checking this place out!
1651 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out the construction where the Chinese restaurant Dragon 2000 used to be will be turned in a gym. Specifically, Anytime Fitness will opening in this spot according to their webpage. Check out the general membership page here.
1225 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Elephant Bar Restaurant has closed in Concord. You’ll have to go to Hayward or Fremont for their nearest locations.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
In June we learned that DC-based skincare company Bluemercury would be coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they have now opened. Check out their spa services here.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Another day, another Starbucks opens in Walnut Creek, this time in the Orchards shopping center where of course a Starbucks inside Safeway exists a couple of doors down.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It came as a surprise to me when I parked my car at Broadway Plaza a couple of weeks ago that they still hadn’t started charging for parking at their garages. They were supposed to begin charging September 12th but it’s still free to park. According to a text message from Broadway Plaza, they, “do not have a set date for when [they] will be adding the parking charge”.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Blackhawk Burger opened early last year in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville but they have now closed. What’s the best place to get a burger in Danville?
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Shops at the new Orchards shopping center across from Encina Grande on Ygnacio Rd. are slowly opening up with the latest being Petco. With Petsmart opening across the street at Encina Grande it will be great for local pet owners.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that the home decor and furniture shop Z Gallerie would be returning to downtown Walnut Creek early next year but according to the signage on the window vacated by Anthropologie look for a November opening. Their website notes a December opening so we’ll see….
