Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The men’s clothing store UNTUCKit opened recently in Broadway Plaza where True Religion and Just Cozy used to be. Check out their men’s selection here and women’s selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The men’s clothing store UNTUCKit opened recently in Broadway Plaza where True Religion and Just Cozy used to be. Check out their men’s selection here and women’s selection here.
3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Batch & Brine, a new restaurant opening in Lafayette on June 4th is all ready and yesterday there was a preview to see how everything came out. As you can see in the above photo the outside is wrapped in reclaimed wood interspersed among living walls with indigenous succulents making this one of the nicest looking restaurants in the area. The inside is equally as impressive with giant windows that open butterfly-style allowing both light and fresh air in. The outside has a long fire pit and plenty of tables in front and to the sides. Don’t forget to check out the photos below for a closer look. The food I tried tasted great and am looking forward to trying the house-made pastrami sandwich!
Batch & Brine will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner; brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out their gallery here.
From a press release:
With a menu rooted in the family’s passion for bold flavors and seasonal food, the ownership team and Executive Chef Suarez, an alum of the French Culinary Institute and former culinary director for Rosa Mexicano, are expanding the definition of the classic burger at Batch & Brine, and also offering hearty appetizers, salads, sliders, loaded fries, and weekend brunch. At Batch & Brine, burgers are the main event, but these burgers are globally inspired and take the concept of a hand-held meal to a new level. On the opening menu, guests will find nine, crave-worthy burger creations blending flavors and ingredients that celebrate the family’s Mediterranean and New Mexican heritage. Must-try burgers include patriarch Zafer Abu-Ghaben’s Kufta Burger and Falafel Burger, Chef Suarez’s Steak au Poivre Burger, and Victor Ghaben’s Hatch Chile Burger, featuring the one-of-a-kind “Hatch” chile, which is grown only in New Mexico’s Hatch Valley. Other staples on the menu include pickle-brined chicken and house-made pastrami sandwiches; kale, beet, cauliflower or grilled ribeye salads; the Shaved Ribeye Bao Slider; and a French fry selection topped with duck confit, Hatch chile verde, or pastrami and cheese.
Plenty more photos after the jump…
1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that Starbucks would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Vitamin Shoppe used to be with scuttlebutt indicating it would be one of those fancy “Reserve” cafes but according to a Starbucks district manager I spoke with it won’t be a Reserve. However, at 2,500 sf, and seating (including a bar) for 60, offering nitro cold brew there will be great ambiance.
A short hop away is Coffee Shop and Peet’s Coffee so there will be plenty of coffee options around there.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Earlier this year we learned about a new pizza restaurant called MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza coming to the Willows shopping center in Concord and their signage is now up. Check out their pizza menu here.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
The knitting store FashionKnit, which opened a few years ago in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek, has closed.
Note that every time I pass through the lines have been HUGE so if interested I recommend getting there early!
Broadway Plaza
Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
10:00am – 8:00pmThe Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to Broadway Plaza on Saturday, June 2nd! Come say hello to us between 10am-8pm in the Event Plaza near Macy’s, and pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last!
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
SoCal based California Fish Grill is coming to the Orchards shopping center at the corner of Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Oak Grove Rd. in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
The ocean is our backyard. It’s part of who we are. At California Fish Grill we believe it should be easy to enjoy healthy, delicious seafood, at a great price, as often as you want. This is precisely what Victor Topete, founder of California Fish Grill, found himself thinking in 1998. Since then, we’ve been grilling and crafting delicious, healthy, seafood favorites for our growing family of loyal guests. Pledged to have respect for the ocean, we promise that our seafood can be enjoyed for years to come by partnering with reputable fisheries that provide only the freshest wild-caught and responsibly farm-raised fish.
You’re among family and friends now. Savor our open kitchen as vegetables and herbs are chopped, fish is hand battered, and meals are cooked on our signature flame grill. Open a bottle of wine and enjoy an appetizer, while we cook and prepare everything by hand. It’s hard work… but for us, it’s worth it.
355 Hartz Ave, Danville
Last month we learned that a new DIY creative studio called AR Workshop would coming to Danville and they have now opened. As you can see in the photos below the color scheme nicely compliments the wood accents throughout the store. In addition to workshop classes they also have a small retail section in front and are planning on getting a liquor permit soon. Check out the projects here. When I dropped by I saw they have a special $10 “GRANDOPEN” coupon expiring June 1st.
From their website:
Register for a DIY workshop to create on-trend home decor from raw materials such as wood signs, canvas pillows, wood framed signs, bottle openers and more. Enjoy a girls night out, date night, team building event, private party or birthday party at AR Workshop where you can enjoy an inspiring atmosphere.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
428 Railroad Ave, Danville
In March we learned that Country Waffles would be closing in Danville and the new Crumbs Breakfast & Lunch signage is up with “opening June 2108” signs posted on the outside. It also notes they’ll be open 6am – 3pm and will be, “a place for the community to gather, enjoy great food & drink in this beautiful place we call home.”
1741 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo that the baby and kids furniture store Kids N Cribs opened in Pleasant Hill. They also have a Dublin location.
From their website:
Our Pleasant Hill Baby & Kids Furniture Store has over 4,000 sq ft of the best quality baby & kids furniture to be found in Northern California. With more than 30 baby cribs and a large selection of popular kids furniture including twin beds, full beds, bunk beds, loft beds on display with coordinating dressers, you’re likely to find a style or design to meet your family’s needs.