1389 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
The optometry shop Broadway Eyeworks recently relocated within downtown Walnut Creek to the “Atrium” building at 1981 N. Broadway. Check out their website here.
1378 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The women’s fashion boutique The Red Box relocated a couple of spots away in downtown Walnut Creek where Body Time used to be. Check out their online selection here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Piccolo Napoli, which opened over six years ago in Orinda Theatre square, is under new ownership according to a sign in the window. It looks like some remodeling is happening before they reopen. Stay tuned for the opening…
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for send word and photo that the indoor rowing fitness studio Row House opened at Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek.
From their website:
Build strength, endurance, and confidence with our 6 different class types. Each class has a different focus and programming varies to help you progress throughout the week to avoid plateaus.
1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to all who emailed that the Vietnamese restaurant Mangosteen, which opened last August, has closed. A new Mexican restaurant called Capullo will be opening in this spot according to a coming soon sign in the window. Is it my imagination or are more and more Mexican restaurants opening around here these days?
2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
In May we learned that a Brooklyn-based bike shop called R&A Cycles would be coming to Walnut Creek where The Golf Mart used to be and renderings have been posted on the window showing what it’ll look like. Check out their online selection here.
3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Cheesesteaks Burgers and More is taking over where The Cheese Steak Shop used to be in Lafayette. Stay tuned…
2250 Monument Blvd, Concord
Thanks to a reader for emailing that Cardenas opened in a former Safeway supermarket in Concord. This was my first time visiting a Cardenas and found it very spacious with lots of Hispanic foods available. Check out their weekly ad here. They have a cafe where I tried a coctel de frutas which was reasonably priced and delicious! The baked goods were great as well. Be sure to check this place out if you’re in the area.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
The fitness studio TruFusion opened recently at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. In addition to a variety of classes they also have an organic health bar, childcare and really nice locker rooms with showers.
From their Walnut Creek page:
TruFusion Walnut Creek is a group fitness facility offering heated and unheated Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Bootcamp, Kettlebell, Battle Ropes, Boxing, and TRX. Over 65 class styles. Up to 240 unlimited group classes per week.
More photos after the jump…