Amakara Sushi Moves; Cinnaholic Opens: Sprouts & Shutters

Looking for a new place to grab a bite to eat? Are you wondering about the new stores opening or closing in your neighborhood? Our Sprouts & Shutters column highlights recent restaurant, retail and other business news in the East Bay.

Wente’s Restaurant Reopens As Vineyard Table & Tasting Lounge

• The casual eatery offers “shareable plates” along with the Wente Vineyards’ selection of wines.

Amakara Sushi & Bar Moves To New Location In Dublin

• A family sports restaurant will soon open in the building formerly occupied by Amakara.

New Restaurants At Newpark Mall

• Looking for a new place for burgers and brews? Or are tapas and wine more your style? Here are some options to try.

Cinnaholic Opens Second Bay Area Location In Concord

• Cinnaholic, of "Shark Tank" fame, was founded in 2009 in Berkeley as a vegan alternative to traditional cinnamon rolls.

Pans On Fire Up For Sale

• The popular cooking school and kitchen store has garnered national acclaim from Gourmet Insider Magazine.

Ross Store Opens In Union City

• The store is located in Union Landing.

Condominium Project Proposed Near Downtown Walnut Creek

• It would be built on a cul-de-sac that currently has several single-family houses.

New Age-Friendly Center To Be Built In Fremont

• It will be next to the just-opened senior affordable apartment complex built in Warm Springs.

Zeiss Expanding Footprint In Dublin With New High-Tech Center

• Zeiss is building a three-story 208,650-square-foot facility at 5300 Central Parkway in Dublin.

Second Tri-Valley 'Lucky California' Store Opens: Danville

• Several of these "new concept stores" have opened around the Bay Area, including one in Dublin in March 2018.

Path Cleared To Build 37 Townhomes On Vacant Danville Land

• The approval came after a three-hour discussion on the matter.

Free Transportation Service Begins For Tri-Valley Cancer Patients

• Drivers For Survivors recently announced it is now serving Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton