Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The women’s clothing boutique The Reset opened a popup shop in Broadway Plaza where the Art of Shaving used to be. Check out their online store here and find out more about the owner Maria Peevey and their story here. They will be open through January 15th, after which a Forevermark jewelry store is planning to open in this spot.
The Veranda, Concord
The SoCal-based shabu shabu restaurant Shabuya opened recently in the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Like nearby Gen Korean BBQ, they only offer an All You Can Eat (AYCE) menu featuring various meat and seafood options. Check out their menu here and here. Dinner is priced at $25.99 and lunch $17.99 per person.
1513 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
A new boutique called JBJ Curated Goods For Life opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek that features jewelry, accessories, home decor, and other curated goods. They used to be located inside the Elisa Wen boutique in Danville but have relocated to their own shop since the owner is from Walnut Creek and wanted to expand. Check out their Instagram page here. There will be a sip & shop pop-up with Beautycounter from 11am – 3pm this Thursday, October 25th.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
It looks like there can actually be too many Starbucks as the Starbucks in Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek will be closing on November 1st. The letter below points out the three other Starbucks in the area.
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to the latest directory map Barnes & Noble is coming to the Veranda shopping center next to Banana Republic in Concord. You may remember that Barnes & Noble closed over two years ago in downtown Walnut Creek and almost five years ago in Pleasant Hill. I wonder whether they’ll change anything up to compete with Amazon as they plot their return or will they continue to push the NOOK and hope for their loyal shoppers to return.
Invisible desserts, what will they think of next at Lafayette Whole Foods?! Bring one of those empty containers to your next party and be sure to let everyone know it contains no artificial sweeteners or hydrogenated fats!
The Abrothacary, an Oakland-based, woman-run company that features herbal bone broth and cleanses recently started offering their goods at the Moraga farmers market. I’ve passed by this booth several times and have been intrigued by what’s being offered, has anyone tried this stuff? Do you make soup with it or mix it in other ways? I make broth from the leftover turkey carcass on Thanksgiving and agree with Ina Garten that it’s like liquid gold, it makes soups so much tastier!
From their website:
The abrothacary is a woman run business committed to bringing forth nutrient dense deliciousness. We specialize in Deeply Nourishing Herbal Broth.
We also offer 5-day nourishing Broth & Soup cleanses. We believe in the importance of a healthy digestive system. Check out the link below to find out more!
1507 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that Joe & the Juice will be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and according to an email from the owner, D. Delucchi Fine Jewelry will close at the end of October and relocate a few blocks away to 1372 N. Main St, Suite 106 in the same building where CREAM is, in back. As you can see in the above photo, the sunglasses store next door will also be closing to make room for a new building so Joe & the Juice will be able to offer their juice in a sleek new storefront!
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Three years ago we learned about Starbucks coming to the Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. This one also has a drive-thru as you can see in the above photo. Thanks to everyone who emailed about the opening. There is plenty of new space so I look forward to see what other shops will be coming here.
145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Danville Soup and Salad Shack, which we learned would be coming to Danville earlier this year where Edge Boutique used to be on E. Prospect Ave, has now opened. At one of their two tables I tried their clam chowder which was really good. Check for updates including menu items on their Instagram page here and Facebook page here.
