Lyric, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago we learned that Ascona Pizza would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in the Lyric apartment complex and although that is not happening according to the latest leasing information Blaze Pizza will be opening in this spot instead. Check out their menu here.
1347 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Just Be Yoga, currently located behind the gift shop Wish on Boulevard Circle in Walnut Creek, will be relocating to downtown Walnut Creek where Diane’s Beachwear used to be. Check for updates on their Instagram page here. Their schedule can be found here.
From their website:
It has two yoga rooms, an outside patio, great parking, and many cafes, restaurants and shops close by! We are still solidifying our opening day, and the last day at our current Walnut Creek studio is still Sunday, April 28th.
1614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that California Closets would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek in the historic Dole House with the possibility of Warby Parker opening in its place and based on recent job postings we know that Warby Parker will be opening a showroom most likely in this location. Check out their selection here.
From their website:
Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: glasses are too expensive. We were students when one of us lost his glasses on a backpacking trip. The cost of replacing them was so high that he spent the first semester of grad school without them, squinting and complaining. (We don’t recommend this.) The rest of us had similar experiences, and we were amazed at how hard it was to find a pair of great frames that didn’t leave our wallets bare. Where were the options?
It turns out there was a simple explanation. The eyewear industry is dominated by a single company that has been able to keep prices artificially high while reaping huge profits from consumers who have no other options.
1375 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Burma Unique, which is located where Le Cheval used to be in downtown Walnut Creek, is planning on opening April 15th. As you can see from the above photo their signage is now up.
Moraga Way & School Street, Moraga
Wells Fargo will be getting a little more competition soon as a new Chase Bank is coming right next door near Safeway in Moraga. According to the Moraga town council news this is the, “first major new commercial construction in Moraga in several years, and will provide more convenient services for Chase’s approximately 3,400 Moraga account holders.” Presumably they’ll also want to increase that number being that they’re situated so close to Wells Fargo.
1525 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The fast food burger joint Burgerim, which has been expanding like crazy lately is opening yet another Walnut Creek location right downtown where the salon Thirteen used to be. Check out their menu here. Thanks to a Facebook comment for pointing this out which has been confirmed on the developer’s website.
1626 Locust St, Walnut Creek
San Ramon-based Shaky Razor recently opened a new barbershop in downtown Walnut Creek where STr8 Edge used to be. Check out their services and book online here.
From their website:
Shaky Razor Barbershop has been in business for a little over 2 years and started in the San Ramon area. We have 10 barbers at our San Ramon location and have grown so much throughout the year that we decided to open up another location in Walnut Creek. We just opened our Walnut Creek location on March 16th, 2019 and only hope to be as successful as our first barbershop. We’re so excited to serve the Walnut Creek community! Book an appointment with one of our barbers, they have between 5-15 years experience in the traditional art of barbering. One stop shop for the whole family Appointments preferred/ walk-ins depending on availability, a call is recommended. (CASH ONLY) ATM onsite. Thank you for supporting small business owners Greg and Brenda Rocha.
2061 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The organic fabric shop Monaluna which opened a few years ago in downtown Walnut Creek on Mt. Diablo Blvd. has closed. However, according to a letter in the window they are still creating fabrics and products in Walnut Creek, about a mile from this location, which be available on their online shop here. They will also be visible at local pop-ups and markets and once their new studio opens they also may be offering free local shipping and pickup.
2065 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Twisted Times Restaurant, Sports, and Spirits is planning on opening this summer in Walnut Creek where Tullio’s Italian Restaurant used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Twisted Times Restaurant, Sports, and Spirits is a concept created to provide a unique and fun family themed concept designed to be flexible and dynamic in its location choices, growth, and development. In today’s highly competitive environment, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to differentiate one restaurant concept from another. Our small plate concept will keep allowing for a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy many different options in one dining experience or choose to focus on a few options to create their own full entrée menu item.
I’ve noticed new signs popping up all over Orinda including this Orinda Theatre District sign on Moraga Way. Compared to other theater districts with multiple theaters, you might wonder exactly how many theaters are located in the Orinda Theatre district. The answer is one. A movie theater. They do host concerts there.