Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last June we learned that the Spanish clothing retailer Zara would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and later in the year we learned that the Macy’s Men’s store would be demolished to make room for the new Zara store. Recently the massive Macy’s Men’s building has been demolished. Click here to see what the new Zara store may look like. Looks like there will be way bigger windows to allow plenty of natural light in which is going to look great.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A Wetzel’s Pretzels kiosk is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek right near the entrance to Macy’s according to leasing information from Broadway Plaza. Check out their menu here. Previously there used to be an Aunti Anne’s Pretzels nearby.
Alamo Plaza
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Richards Arts and Crafts is closing in Alamo. Their San Ramon location is staying open for now. Right now everything is 30% off except for custom framing. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. It looks like buyers looking for better deals online has taken its toll.
Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Thanks to a reader for sending word about construction going on in the Pleasant Hill Shopping Center in front of Home Goods. Although there is a Starbucks in Target according to various sources there will definitely be a Starbucks here as well. In addition, although it hasn’t been confirmed, one employee at Home Goods mentioned Chipotle opening as well. Stay tuned…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last summer we learned that Los Angeles-based NYX Cosmetics would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened right next to Macy’s. Check out their website here.
1675 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone for sending word that Sports Authority (previously S.A. Elite) is closing in downtown Walnut Creek this Spring in Plaza Escuela. According to USA Today, Sports Authority, “filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, citing $1.1 billion in debt and saying that its sales had slumped after it failed to keep up with consumer trends.” Look for liquidation sales to begin soon. According to an employee working in the Walnut Creek location the store should remain open for at least two to three months.
1645 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last November we learned that Pure Barre would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in the photo the signage is up and according to their Facebook page they are opening very soon, possibly this month. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. Currently they have a pre-opening special of $100 for “5 weeks of unlimited classes”.
1415 Pine St, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that a new brewery was coming to Walnut Creek called Farm Creek Brewing Company and although there have been some delays they are getting a lot closer to opening now and over the weekend they held a beer tasting event which featured a 3.9% session amber with rye beer called Favorite Daughter that was delicious. It had a ton of flavor and I can definitely see taking home a crowler of Favorite Daughter once they open. (Check out a photo of an unused crowler after the jump.)
They will also be offering a pale ale, pilsner, IPA, Scottish ale and an extra stout beer called Heather’s Limit. In addition to being a brewery which will sell to local restaurants and bars, there will also be a bar area with a 12 tap system and they’re planning on launching with about six beers. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and read more about the brewery here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
294 Railroad Ave, Danville
Pedego Electric Bikes recently opened a new, independently owned store in Danville where Last Detail used to be on Railroad Ave. If you look closely at the fat tire off-road bikes in the photo below you may be wondering where the battery is. It’s actually hidden inside the frame which I thought was cool. For the road bikes you can see the battery in back which detaches so you can bring it to an outlet to charge. An LCD panel in front indicates what level power (there are 5 levels) you get to help pedal. They also have Shimano gears so you can pedal without any added power. Check out their product showcase here.
On March 12th and 13th there will be a grand opening party and will offer a chance to win a Pedego bike.
From their press release:
The Pedego Danville store is individually owned by Pam Marini and is part of the 70-store network of Pedego Electric Bike stores. Pedego Corp. is the leading electric bike company in the U.S. There are nine models in hundreds of color combinations, including cruisers, mountain bike, fat tire bike, cargo bike and a tandem
