C CASA Opens at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon

May 28, 2019 1:00 pm

City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

The Napa-based gluten-free Mexican restaurant C CASA, with locations in Napa and Emeryville opened recently at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their breakfast menu here and lunch/dinner menu here.

From their website:

We offer a fresh approach to tacos and much more. Fresh, made-to- order white corn tortillas topped with ingredients like seasoned buffalo, rotisserie lamb, grilled prawns, fresh crab, micro greens, goat cheese, chipotle aioli and Serrano salsa. And, we offer interesting small plates and salads, rotisserie meats and poultry and seasonal entrees with a C CASA twist.

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iLoveKickboxing Signage Goes Up at Danville Square

May 28, 2019 8:45 am

Danville Square

Earlier this year we learned that iLoveKickboxing would be coming to Danville Square and their signage is now up. Check out their Danville page here for more details.

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The Salt “Indian Inspired” Restaurant Opens in San Ramon

May 23, 2019 2:30 pm

500 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon

An “Indian inspired” restaurant The Salt opened recently in San Ramon. Check for updates on their Insta page here.

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What’s going on with Kurumi in Walnut Creek?

May 22, 2019 2:00 pm

1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek

The Japanese restaurant Kurumi that opened a few years ago in downtown Walnut Creek and switched ownership late last year was papered over when I walked by a few days ago. Phone is disconnected. Not looking good…

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TruFusion Fitness Studio “Coming Soon” Signage Spotted at Plaza Escuela in Walnut Creek

May 22, 2019 9:45 am

Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek

Last summer we learned that the fitness studio TruFusion would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and their Coming Soon signage is now up. According to their Walnut Creek studio page, they offer 65 class styles and 240 unlimited group classes per week and to kick off the opening they have a special, “$30 FOR 30 DAYS” offer with no initiation fees that goes to $119/month thereafter. Check out their “Your First Time” page for further details.

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Barnes & Noble Opening Tomorrow at The Veranda in Concord

May 21, 2019 1:55 pm

The Veranda, Concord

For several years people have been lamenting the closure of the Walnut Creek Barnes & Noble but good things come to those who wait with the long awaited opening tomorrow, May 22nd, of a new Barnes & Noble store at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Although the 12,000 square foot one story store is smaller than the Walnut Creek location, thanks to a new contemporary design featuring low profile bookcases, tall ceilings and spacious aisles it feels much larger and airy. In addition to a Starbucks cafe to the side there is outdoor seating, a communal table, comfortable chairs and counter top seating by the window which includes both outlets and even USB ports for charging. So as long as you can grab a parking spot this will be a great place to hang out.

The children’s section at the back left includes a large DUPLO LEGO activity table with plenty of reading selections for kids. There are also record, Nook, stationery, gift and other sections as well as a wide selection of non fiction and fiction books including regional recommendations targeted to local interests. Interestingly, in addition to publicly available kiosks where you can search for in stock books employees will also be roaming around with tablets where you can get help and best of all, pay for your books right there with no need to wait in line which is great!

Watch for book signings and community events at this space with Claire Booth, author of The Branson Beauty and other books appearing this Sunday, May 26th. Don’t forget to check plenty of photos of the inside including the children’s area and more after the jump.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Luck Reopens at Lafayette Clocktower

May 21, 2019 9:00 am

Lafayette Clocktower

Luck, a “high-end clothing and lifestyle” boutique, has relocated from their tucked away Lafayette Forge location to a prime spot at Lafayette Clocktower on Mt. Diablo Blvd. This new spot is a lot more spacious and feels bright and airy with its tall ceilings and light interior. Check out their online selection here.

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Teapot Replaces iTea in Downtown Walnut Creek

May 20, 2019 11:30 am

Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek

A couple of years ago the boba cafe iTea opened in downtown Walnut Creek in the Broadway Pointe plaza across from Nordstrom but they have closed/rebranded with another boba cafe opening in its place called Teapot. As you can see from the menu below they also offer snacks and meals in addition to boba drinks.

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Half Price Books Coming to Willows Shopping Center in Concord this Winter

May 20, 2019 8:45 am

Willows Shopping Center, Concord

In February we learned that Half Price Books would be closing across from Todos Santos Plaza in Concord and I noted back then that Half Price Books would be a great addition to the Willows shopping center especially in terms of competing with the soon-to-open Barnes & Noble next door at The Veranda. It looks like I’m not the only one who thought that because according to the City of Concord Facebook page they plan on reopening late November or early December at the Willows shopping center where Aaron Brothers used to be.

This seems like a smaller spot than before but I’m glad to see them returning to Concord and to have two bookstores within walking distance is going to be great!

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Starbread Bakery in Pleasant Hill is Sooooo Goooood!

May 16, 2019 11:30 am

College Park Center, Pleasant Hill

Recently I found myself strolling around College Park Center in Pleasant Hill when I passed by this bakery call Starbread, “Home of the Seniorita Bread”. I thought to myself, a Mexican bakery, no big deal, and moved on. As I lingered nearby, this sweet, sweet smell permeated my senses and I walked back to the bakery, this time peeking inside. “Hmm, looks like some kind of donuts, let me check this out”, I thought to myself. For $2 for a bag of five I figured, why not?

Needless to say, they were delicious and these aren’t even the famous seniorita breads. It turns out, this isn’t even a Mexican bakery; it’s a Filipino bakery and they offer other goods like roasted garlic peanuts and Camachile cookies which go great with coffee and tea. Addictingly so. My waistline may not thank me, but my taste buds sure are grateful! If you’re in the area be sure to check this place out.

More photos of food and the inside after the jump…

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