Chase Bank Opens in Lafayette

May 16, 2019 9:15 am

3603 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Over three years ago we learned about a new Chase bank coming to the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Dewing Ave. in Lafayette and they are now open. Inside are a few fancy-looking ATM machines where you can do a lot of things like pay your credit card etc.

Note that I’m not so sure the special limited time offer they have posted on their window is so “special” because I’m constantly getting much better $600 Chase offers (for years) delivered to my post office box down the block.

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Chow Closes Suddenly in Lafayette; Tutu’s Food & Drink Takes Over

May 15, 2019 1:00 pm

La Fiesta Square, Lafayette

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Chow in Lafayette has closed after over 15 years in business. To the rescue is Lafayette Restaurant Group, which opened Tutu’s Food & Drink with the same menu as Chow, sans alcohol for the time being until they can get a new license. The little market and bakery on the side thankfully remains, although they no longer sell wine bottles etc. there either. Check out their food menu here and drinks menu here.

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Forevermark by Padis Jewelry Opening this Summer at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek

May 15, 2019 8:30 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

In February we learned that San Francisco-based Padis Jewelry would be opening a new store this spring at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek featuring De Beers Forevermark Diamonds. Interestingly, the opening signage has been changed from spring to summer and the Padis branding has been dropped. However, the Broadway Plaza directory still lists “Forevermark by Padis Jewelry”.

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Jalsa Kitchen Opens at Diablo Plaza in San Ramon

May 14, 2019 1:00 pm

Diablo Plaza, San Ramon

A bit late posting about this but the Indian restaurant Jalsa Kitchen opened late last year at Diablo Plaza in San Ramon. Check out their menu here. I stopped by recently and had their samosa chaat with garbanzo, mint, tamarind & yogurt which was delicious! If you’re in the area definitely drop by to try this place out.

From their website:

Jalsa Kitchen is an attempt by the well known Jalsa Catering & Events team to bring the devoured Jalsa food within the reach of food lovers in various cities in San Francisco Bay area. Our goal is to introduce the global community to the classic and modern aspects of the India food in a casual atmosphere. We are going to be adamant about sourcing high quality seasonal produce from the local farms. Quality and taste would be our core focus and we will leave the rest for our customers to decide.

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LunchboxWax Opens at Diablo Plaza in San Ramon

May 14, 2019 9:00 am

Diablo Plaza, San Ramon

The waxing salon LunchboxWax has expanded yet again (for the seventh time in the Bay Area), this time at Diablo Plaza in San Ramon. Check out their San Ramon services here. “Book your first wax and the next one is free.”

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I Love Teriyaki & Sushi Relocating across the Street to The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord

May 13, 2019 11:30 am

The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord

I Love Teriaki & Sushi will be reopening across the street to the new Shops at Todos Santos plaza where Bangkok Kitchen used to be.

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Formula 3 Gym Opens at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette

May 13, 2019 8:45 am

La Fiesta Square, Lafayette

Formula 3, a new gym from the owners of Renaissance Club Sport opened last week at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Open Sesame used to be. You can track your progress and schedule classes directly on the Formula 3 app.

From their website:

We created FORGE / FIRE / FLOW: a fitness system designed to condition the body’s core components of strength, cardio and flexibility. We bring this system to life with a collection of proprietary group training experiences.

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Clean Juice Coming to The Orchards in Walnut Creek

May 9, 2019 2:30 pm

The Orchards at Walnut Creek

The juice bar Clean Juice is coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here. In addition to juices they also offer Acai bowls, avocado and other toasts, and cleanses. I wonder how this will compare with Joe & the Juice?

From their website:

Clean Juice® started in 2014 as the brainchild of Kat & Landon Eckles. Landon, after spending years traveling internationally, was ready for a career change and more time at home with his growing family. Kat had spent the better part of a decade making smoothies and juices at home and shot off the idea of opening a juice bar in the Charlotte area.

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iBar Opens at Lyric in Walnut Creek

May 9, 2019 9:00 am

Lyric, Walnut Creek

Earlier this year we learned that the eyebrow threading salon iBar would be relocating from their Mercer spot a few blocks away to Lyric and they have now conveniently opened right next to Drybar. Check out their services here which also includes facial/massage therapies as well as waxing and teeth whitening.

From their website:

Established in 2009 by the founder Vimaa Patel, her dedicated staff and loyal clientele have warranted the expansion of her eyebrow empire across the Bay area with multiple signature eyebrow boutiques. As an esthetician by trade, Vimaa wanted to share her gift & passion to create a better way for people to experience beauty services.

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Sourdough & Co. Opens at The Orchards in Walnut Creek

May 8, 2019 12:30 pm

The Orchards at Walnut Creek

The restaurant Sourdough and Co, that we learned would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek in February, has now opened. Check out their menu here. I’m curious to try a Reuben or roast beef sandwich here.

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