MIXT Soft Opens at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon

April 23, 2019 1:45 pm

City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

The fast casual restaurant MIXT, featuring salads, grain bowls, plates and sandwiches in a open, light-filled environment, recently soft opened at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. There will be a grand opening celebration with giveaways this Saturday, April 27th. Check out the San Ramon menu here.

From their website:

Each signature salad is meticulously crafted—developed after months of testing flavor profiles and preparation methods. We spend weeks perfecting our signature salads, not just because we want them to taste great and highlight the season’s best flavors but because a salad is more than just a bunch of ingredients tossed together. It should be a well-balanced nutrient-rich meal that brings a smile to your face.

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Lemon Gift Shop Opens Today at Park Plaza Shops in Lafayette

April 23, 2019 9:00 am

Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette

The Danville-based gift shop Lemon is opening their second location today at Park Plaza Shops across from the Lafayette Plaza park. They feature, “high quality items, organic baby/spa items, gifts people really want to give and get & carry local California items.” Items can also be ordered online with a local pickup (and gift wrapping) option here. If you’re having lunch at Sideboard next door definitely drop by to check this place out!

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Esin Restaurant & Bar Coming to Lafayette

April 22, 2019 2:00 pm

Lafayette Mercantile

The Danville-based restaurant and bar Esin will be coming to Lafayette where Yankee Pier used to be at the Lafayette Mercantile plaza according to Lamorinda Weekly. Check out a sample lunch menu here and dinner menu here.

From their website:

Curious, adventurous, and caring, the deCarions meticulously oversee each meal for their guests. They are fussy about everything at the restaurant from the pristine dining room to the freshness of each ingredient. The couple also takes extra care to mentor and train their staff. Curtis and Esin attract food-loving servers who instinctively understand guests’ needs. They nurture a spirit of teamwork and independent thinking. And keep a keen eye on the environment by recycling and using many local purveyors.

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Industrious (Coworking + Private Offices) Coming to Broadway Plaza Winter 2019 in Walnut Creek

April 22, 2019 9:15 am

Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Industrious, a New York-based coworking and private office space company, is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek by year-end. One possible location is on the second floor where the Lululemon and L’Occitane building is located although that has not been confirmed. According to their Bay Area location webpage, prices in San Francisco start at $500+ for a community membership and $900+ for a private office so stay tuned for pricing in this suburban location…

From their website:

World-class amenities and unmatched hospitality — Craft coffee, artisanal pastries, afternoon snacks, and fresh fruit served daily. From curated speaker panels to thoughtfully-executed team offsites, Industrious will deliver a variety of programming and events to keep your employees happy and engaged.

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Burma 2 Opening this May in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 19, 2019 3:30 pm

1616 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

Last month downtown Walnut Creek had NO Burmese restaurants and by next month there will be two of them as Burma 2 is expected to open next month in May where Siam Fine Thai used to be. The other Burmese restaurant, Burma Unique, opened just this week. Check out their website here. However, I wonder what’s going on in front of the restaurant as that looks like a pretty big hole down there.

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Goodbye Poke, Hello Japanese Desserts – Boba Hangs On in Downtown Walnut Creek

April 18, 2019 2:15 pm

1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek

The boba/poke restaurant T4 & Poke which opened a couple of years ago in downtown Walnut Creek is switching things up as they get rid of the poke and will be known as Amausaan Uji Matcha / Japanese Cuisine & Lounge. The boba drinks will remain as they offer Japanese desserts such as Matcha Mille Crepe. Check out their menu here. As a fan of Japanese desserts I look forward to trying this place out!

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Luck Boutique Relocating to Lafayette CLocktower

April 18, 2019 10:00 am

Lafayette Clocktower

The “high-end clothing and lifestyle boutique” Luck that opened last December at Lafayette Forge is relocating to the Lafayette Clocktower where Radio Shack used to be. Check out the clothing, shoes, jewelry and lifestyle brands they carry here. They are scheduled to open in their new spot by the end of May.

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Burma Unique Grand Opening April 18th

April 17, 2019 12:30 pm

1375 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Burma Unique is having a grand opening tomorrow from 6 – 8pm, April 18th with a “free entree with drink purchase”. Check out their menu here.

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Fire at Postino Last Night in Lafayette

April 17, 2019 11:15 am

Thanks to a reader for pointing out that there was a kitchen/attic fire at the Lafayette restaurant Postino last night. When I dropped by to check it out today the entire area smelled incredibly smoky.

Con Fire remains on scene of restaurant fire in Lafayette tonight. Currently in overhaul, which is expected to last several hours. Fire not suspicious and was limited to kitchen and attic areas, with extensive smoke & water damage throughout. Mt. Diablo open in both directions.

— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) April 17, 2019

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Happy Lemon Coming to Pleasant Hill

April 16, 2019 12:45 pm

College Park Center, Pleasant Hill

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Shanghai-based boba cafe Happy Lemon is opening in a new spot at College Park Center (Contra Costa Blvd. & Gold Club Rd.) in Pleasant Hill. Check out their drinks menu here.

From their website:

Happylemon is a fresh creative takeaway tea brand. Applying bright colors and simple lines, it creates a happy, energetic, healthy and lovely brand image, becoming one of the most representative tea brands in China. Happy Lemon aims to promote a new tea culture; tea is Chinese culture and Happy Lemon aims to make tea a world’s culture.

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