145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Lottie’s Creamery has soft opened in Danville with the grand opening happening this coming Saturday. This is their third location after Walnut Creek and Palo Alto. Check out their latest menu selection on their Instagram page here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Anytime Fitness, which we learned would be coming to Orinda Theatre Square last summer, is finally opening this week. Find out more about the membership here and coaching and training services here.
2nd Ave. & N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago we learned that the proposed In-N-Out Burger for Walnut Creek was cancelled due to potential traffic issues but now Amy’s Drive Thru is hoping to open a new vegetarian restaurant in this spot. Despite the name they will also offer sit down tables. Get updates about this proposed Walnut Creek location from their mailing list here and check out their menu here.
From a PR:
Amy’s Drive Thru offers great-tasting casual fare, like veggie burgers, shakes, french fries, pizza and burritos — all with gluten free and dairy free options.
“We are proposing to bring our next-level vegetarian fare to Walnut Creek with an Amy’s Drive Thru at the corner of 2nd Avenue and N. Main Street,” said Dave Wolfgram, President of Amy’s Drive Thru Restaurants. “We are focusing on providing the neighborhood with delicious and affordable organic food in a beautiful, community-oriented restaurant where all feel welcome.”
Wolfgram added that while the majority of Amy’s customers dine in, the drive-thru option is especially popular with young families, seniors, and those with limited mobility. From the building’s living roof to the fresh and modern interior, nearly everything at the Walnut Creek Amy’s will feel different than a typical fast-food restaurant. “We want delicious and affordable organic food to be readily available to everyone,” Wolfgram said.
850 S. Broadway Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago we learned that the restaurant Vic Stweart’s would be closing to make way for a new retail development, Historic Walnut Creek Station House, which is almost complete as you can see in the above photo. During the demolition process you could actually see the Southern Pacific rail car before it was shipped off to the Martinez Historical Society museum.
2277 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for send word that the Japanese restaurant Sakura is relocating within San Ramon from their current Crow Canyon Commons location by summer. Check out their menu here.
2540 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Round Table Pizza will be coming to the former Giuseppe’s spot in San Ramon.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The women’s clothing store Anthropologie opened recently at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, relocating from Blackhawk Plaza in Danville.
1516 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Pancoast Pizza, which we learned would be expanding last year in Walnut Creek near Las Lomas High School is planning to reopen next month sometime in May. Check out their menu here.
From the owner:
We will have an expanded dining room and outdoor seating, additional menu items such as cheesesteaks, chicken wings, additional chicken options for salads & pizzas, cookies and finally craft tap beer/pitchers and soda. We can now accommodate larger parties at our new 10 foot table made personally by Bob Pancoast.
Lafayette Mercantile
An update from this week’s update about Danville-based Esin coming to the Lafayette Mercantile where Yankee Pier used to be. Although Lamorinda Weekly reported that they “will be opening a second Esin” it turns out that the owners will actually be opening a third concept restaurant (after Esin and Revel) called Social Bird. Stay tuned…
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of YogaWorks pop up studios, one for yoga in Main Street Plaza and one for Pilates in Plaza Escuela, are now open until summer when their new gym will open in Main Street Plaza where Tuesday Morning used to be. Note that the new gym will only use part of the Tuesday Morning space, not all of it.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek