3574 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Chabad Jewish Center, “Book Store, Art Gallery, Gift Shop”, opened recently in downtown Lafayette where Collector’s Choice Antiques used to be. To find out more about Chabad check out this Wikipedia article. Check out their services here.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new Chinese restaurant called Dynasty Bistro recently opened where China Village Restaurant used to be at Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
1561 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
In August we learned that the faith-based salon SEV Laser Aesthetics would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their services here.
I cannot believe there may be a possible 48+ hour power outage tomorrow! From a PG&E email:
In most cases, we would expect to be able to restore power within 24 to 48 hours after weather has passed. Depending on weather conditions or if any repairs are needed, outages (weather event plus restoration time) could last longer than 48 hours. For planning purposes, we suggest preparing for multiple-day outages.
1421 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The cafe Brioche de Paris opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. They offer, “authentic French pastries, sandwiches, crepes, and artisan coffee”; the cafe was quite packed when I dropped by over the weekend, with plenty of seating and the great lighting. Check out their Instagram here.
1330 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
theCoderSchool, which offers coding classes to children, opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. Last year they opened in San Ramon.
From their website:
At theCoderSchool, we want to do more than just teach coding. We want aspiring coders to use their new found passion as a stepping stone to thinking outside the box, as a way to channel their ideas in a creative way and most importantly, to have fun.
2131 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that after 34 years, the Japanese restaurant Miraku closed in Walnut Creek.
3566 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Blazin Jayz Smoke Shop, which opened last spring next to Learning Express Toys in Lafayette, closed recently, probably related to Lafayette’s flavored tobacco products ban this spring. I remember being amused by the vape flavors they offered such as, “apple e-juice, grape, banana cream and Hulk Tears” but I didn’t think most of their business comes from the sale of such products.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that NYX Cosmetics, which opened a few years ago in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. I wonder whether this is due to the location or competition from Sephora?
2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that R&A Cycles would be coming to Walnut Creek where The Golf Mart used to be and according to the latest license information a new beer and wine eatery called Cucina Ramona will be opening here as well. Sounds intriguing; stay tuned…