Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Spirit Halloween is coming to the Willows shopping center in Concord, this time in a larger spot where Cost Plus World Market used to be before jumping ship to nearby Veranda shopping center. Check out their online selection here.
The Veranda, Concord
Poke Bowl opened recently at the Veranda shopping center in Concord in a small spot across from the movie theater. Plenty of outdoor seating. I tried locating their website without luck as poke bowl is pretty generic, does anyone know their website, FB or Insta?
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
The Australian-based gym F45 Training, which features high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and functional training is opening very soon at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Ross is located. Check out their 31 45 minute training workouts here and watch for updates on their Facebook page here. Maybe they should team up with Baskin-Robbins to offer one of their 31 flavors upon successful completion of your first workout? 🍦
Clayton Center, Concord
The new Dunkin’ Donuts concept store called simply Dunkin’ is opening tomorrow at the Clayton Center where Ghost Golf used to be in Concord. In addition to a drive-thru this store will feature nitro cold brew coffee on tap!
Time to make the donuts…
More photos after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics is opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek next month according to the display in front of the location next to the soon to open Johnny Was and Free People. Check out their online shop here and read an article about the founder Raymond Cloosterman here.
From their website:
They are everywhere: at any given moment, of every single day, waiting to be discovered, eager to share the beauty within them. They are the seemingly meaningless moments we all tend to overlook.
Rituals unveils these moments and reminds you to experience them with joy. Whether it’s taking a nice long bath or creating a homey atmosphere with the rich scent of Asian incense, Rituals allows you to find happiness in the smallest of things.
501 Hartz Ave, Danville
In June we learned that Basil Leaf Cafe would be closing in Danville and they are now closed. Keep on the lookout for Cocina Hermanas (from Harvest across the street) to open here this fall.
3513 Clayton Rd, Concord
Earlier this year we learned that Concord Tap House would be opening in a small shopping center on Clayton Rd. and they have now opened. As you can see in the above photo part of the parking lot in front has been converted into a nice looking patio. Find out what’s on tap here and wine selection here. Check for updates including what appetizers and other food they’ll be offering on their Facebook page here.
From their website:
Concord Tap House is a gathering place for our community here in Midtown Concord. We have created a fun, casual and comfortable space for you to relax and enjoy our selection of craft beer, wine, and some delicious food to go with them.
We feature a fun variety of 24 rotating craft beer taps with a focus on local and Pacific coast breweries. We promise to always have something new and fun to try as well as popular local favorites, so you are sure to find something you love or a new favorite.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
The fitness studio TruFusion will be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in Plaza Escuela according to the latest leasing information. This is where Spirit Halloween and Sports Authority used to be so it’s quite large at over 15,000 sf.
From their website:
With over 65 different styles of classes, and up to 240 unlimited classes per week, TruFusion provides diverse and innovative styles to help you find your edge. Heated and non-heated classes include yoga, barre, Pilates, bootcamp, boxing, cycle, aerial, kettlebell, and battle ropes. With the fusion of heat up to 103 degrees and humidity up to 40%, your experience will be taken to another level. TruFusion classes allow our members to burn up to 800 calories in one class.
Iron Horse Plaza, Danville
Over the weekend Noah’s Bagels opened at Iron Horse Plaza in Danville. In addition to usual dishes and drinks they also offer kombucha, cold brew iced tea and coffee on tap. Check out their menu here. I smiled when I saw the t-shirts they wore, Holla for Challah.
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Orchard Supply Hardware is closing all stores by year end. According to this NBC Bay Area article, “employees were informed of the permanent shutdown Tuesday, and store liquidations will begin Thursday.” OSH opened a couple of years ago in the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center and there are also nearby locations in San Ramon, Moraga, and Concord.