120 E. Prospect Ln, Danville
Tucked inside a walkway off E. Prospect Ln. in Danville where Yanni’s Taverna used to be is a new Japanese restaurant called Taru Japanese Sushi & Cuisine which will be opening this week.
120 E. Prospect Ln, Danville
Tucked inside a walkway off E. Prospect Ln. in Danville where Yanni’s Taverna used to be is a new Japanese restaurant called Taru Japanese Sushi & Cuisine which will be opening this week.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Back in May we learned that the furniture store Arhaus would be opening this month on the backside of Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and as you can see in the above photo, the signage is now up and their website still indicates a July grand opening. The store will be located on two floors.
50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
The popular Walnut Creek-based coffee shop Coffee Shop that we learned would be coming to the heart of downtown Lafayette in October to replace The Art Room is opening tomorrow, Tuesday, July 19th. They have been open for several hours the past few days getting ready for the grand opening and people have been emailing about the impending opening.
I was able to drop by over the weekend to get photos and it looks amazing with a vaulted ceiling and retro lighting accenting wooden beams throughout. There is plenty of outdoor seating as you can see in the above photo. Featuring roasters such as Cafe Grumpy (Brooklyn), Stumptown (Portland) and Sightglass (San Francisco), along with craft beers, wine and seasonal organic dishes including salads, sandwiches, flatbreads and breakfast items, this place is going to be huge in Lafayette. According to a sign they plan on having open mic nights with comedians, songwriters, poets on Tuesday evenings, game nights for board games on Wednesdays, and art nights featuring local artists on Thursday evenings. Coffee Shop will be open Sundays through Thursdays 6am – 9pm and Fridays and Saturdays 6am – 9:30pm.
Plenty more photos of the inside after the jump…
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Lots of progress at the newly remodeled Encina Grande shopping Center in Walnut Creek at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. & Oak Grove Rd. with the PetSmart “Coming Soon” signage now up. Previous tenants such as Rocco’s Ristorante Pizzeria are sporting new signs and the Whole Foods building looks finished from the outside.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Back in February we learned that GODIVA would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo they’ll be opening next to Victoria’s Secret near Macy’s. Find out more about their Belgium chocolates which were first made in 1926 here.
9000 Crow Canyon Rd, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending these photos showing a new Indian grocery store coming to the shopping center where Garlex Pizza is located in Danville, where FLEX Personal Training & Pilates used to be, diagonally across from Blackhawk Plaza.
1320 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the organic juice bar Urban Remedy was coming to La Fiesta Square in downtown Lafayette and according to SF Eater they are also planning on opening in downtown Walnut Creek in August. It will be located next to Veggie Grill and in addition to drinks will also offer ready-to-eat meals and snacks. Check out their juices here, and meals and snacks here.
Downtown Walnut Creek is getting more and more juice bars. All on Locust St!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Broadway Plaza will soon be home to three sunglasses stores with Solstice Sunglasses opening soon near Macy’s. Apex by Sunglass Hut opened last December, also near Macy’s, and Sunglass Hut is located near Neiman Marcus. Check out the Solstice Sunglasses selection here.
1930 Salvio St, Concord
The Japanese restaurant I Love Ramen & Noodles closed in downtown Concord yesterday. Stay tuned for Von’s Chicken to open up in its place. Assuming this is the same owners as the Sunnyvale location, check out their menu here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Open since the backside of the newly redeveloped Broadway Plaza reopened a few weeks ago, Bath & Body Works also features a White Barn candle and fragrance section within this new location. A few years ago they used to be located on the main street of the plaza. Interestingly, the lighthouse and other items seen below in this area are for sale. Once bought, they are not replaced.
