Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that the men’s clothing store Bonobos would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where another men’s clothing store, Ministry of Supply used to be and they have now opened. Check out their online store here.
1415 Pine St, Walnut Creek
Farm Creek Brewing Company closed last September in Walnut Creek and now a new taproom called Rotator Taproom will be opening in the next couple of weeks in this spot. There will be 21 different brews on tap with plenty more seating including on the second floor as can be seen in the below photo. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and website here. You’ll be able to get pizza delivered from nearby Pinky’s Pizza.
From their Facebook page:
Childhood buddies Ryan Westerman, Jeff Stephens, and Marc Trapani hatched the idea of opening a craft beer taproom in their hometown of Walnut Creek. The time is almost here! Rotator Taproom will be serving up 21 rotating taps of only the finest craft beers known to mankind. Let us know which beer/brewery you’d like to see on tap for our opening beer list (or rotating in soon) by leaving a comment on our page. Opening in July, 2018. Check back soon for more details! Salud!
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
According to the latest leasing information Berkeley-based Solano Jewelers, established in 1977, is coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Nitro Dog used to be. Check out their website here.
39 Moraga Way, Orinda
Sleepy Cat Books has closed in Orinda across from the theater after 10 years and have relocated to Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley. For a local Orinda bookstore check out Orinda Books in Village Square near the library.
428 Railroad Ave, Danville
Crumbs Breakfast & Lunch opened last month in Danville where Country Waffles used to be. Check out their menu here. How do the waffles compare?
The Veranda, Concord
Two kiosks selling cell phone cases and sunglasses popped up recently at the Veranda shopping center in Concord with what looks like more on the way in a different section of the mall. I wonder if they’ll stay open longer than the Liberty Bell Plaza kiosks did in Walnut Creek.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that last week Brookstone declared bankruptcy and is closing all stores including the one at the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. According to an employee they are expecting to close within the next couple of months.
1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Mangosteen, a new Vietnamese restaurant from the owners of La Sen Bistro opened the other day in downtown Walnut Creek where Kanishka’s used to be. Check out their menu here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Anytime Fitness is coming to Orinda Theatre Square where Entourage Spa and Salon used to be (since relocated across the street). Find out more about the membership here and coaching and training services here.
2035 Salvio St, Concord
Mom’s Touch Chicken & Burger may have closed last month near Todos Santos Plaza in Concord but not to worry as Fresh Tray Chicken & Burger has opened in its place today according to a sign posted in their window. They’ll still be offering chicken sandwiches, popcorn chicken and more.
