Bay Area Telegraph Editorial Team | Bay Area Telegraph
PUBLISHED: Apr. 06, 2026
Despite the “revolving door” reputation of 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Mt. Diablo BBQ aims to break the curse. Led by the Ingram family—barbecue royalty from Gilroy—the new spot brings serious “low-and-slow” expertise to downtown Lafayette. Taking over the former site of All the Smoke and Horn Barbecue, the Ingrams offer a family-style approach rooted in Northern California tradition.
Mike Semmelmeyer says, “We are pleased to bring The Ingram Family’s Barbecue to Lafayette.” Mt Diablo Barbecue is one of the five most anticipated restaurant openings in the 925 area code.
Bay Area Telegraph Editorial Team | Bay Area Telegraph
PUBLISHED: Apr. 22, 2026
“LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – One of downtown Lafayette’s most recognizable landmarks now looks dramatically different. The long-awaited renovation of the historic Park Theater has moved deep into demolition, with much of the interior stripped back to its structural frame. In its April 15 construction update, the Park Theater Trust said demolition was “moving right along” and …”
Main Street Property Services is pleased to announce the leasing of space to Urban Matcha for its first Bay Area location at the Marketplace Shops. This addition brings an innovative tea concept, enhances the tenant mix, and reinforces our commitment to attracting dynamic brands that serve the local community region.
Main Street Property Services proudly welcomes Brioche de Paris to Lafayette’s Park Plaza Shops. This opening reflects our careful curation of just the right tenants—brands that elevate the center, complement existing retailers, and create memorable experiences. Brioche de Paris adds authentic flavor, destination appeal, and lasting value to Park Plaza.
Mike McGuire | Castro Valley Forum
PUBLISHED: Sep. 29, 2021
“Castro Valley’s downtown got a boost when the Castro Valley Marketplace opened last year and now its developer says plans are afoot to similarly update several other businesses he manages along Castro Valley Boulevard, with some opening by next spring….”
Andrea Vasquez Nelson | Diablo Magazine
PUBLISHED: Oct. 25, 2019
“As we transform this building from department store to a department store of food, it’s going to be the heartbeat [and] center of the community,” says Craig Semmelmeyer, founder and principal of Main Street Property Services, whose past projects include the Marketplace in San Ramon, and the Shops at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord…”
Sara Han | Berkeleyside Nosh
PUBLISHED: Jun. 19, 2019
“ In January, Nosh mentioned a huge gourmet marketplace opening soon in Castro Valley and today, we have a few more details to share. Taking over the former Daughtrey’s department store, The Castro Valley Marketplace will be a new type of multi-level artisanal food destination in the East Bay. Nosh spoke with Craig Semmelmeyer, one of the marketplace partners and founder…”
Linda Zavoral | The Mercury News
PUBLISHED: Jan. 28, 2019
“Construction is under way on a massive project to transform Castro Valley’s long-vacant Daughtrey’s department store site into a two-story food hall. The Castro Valley Marketplace is scheduled to open this summer, a spokeswoman said. Four partners have been working on this public-private project with the Alameda County Community Development Agency. Two…”
Sarah Fritsche | San Francisco Chronicle
PUBLISHED: Jan. 4, 2019
“The Market is in the midst of an ambitious expansion that will increase the Market Street grocery store and food hall’s space by 50 percent while doubling — maybe even tripling — the number of food vendors. Though partner Chris Foley is staying mum on specifics, he teases that eight to 15 new tenants will feature ramen, Korean food and burgers, and there…”
Lisa Brown | GlobeSt.com
PUBLISHED: Dec. 21, 2017
“Equity Residential just signed four new retail leases at three sustainable apartment communities in the Design District, 855 Brannan, Potrero 1010 and One Henry Adams. This brings the total leased or opened to 10 within the last 10 months, totaling 20,855 square feet, says Drew Sullins, vice president of development, Equity Residential…”
Kathleen Brown | Multifamily Executive
PUBLISHED: Dec. 18, 2017
“To Chicago-based Equity Residential (EQR), retail partnerships are much more than a source of revenue—they’re integral to building a sense of community at its developments. Over the past year, the developer has introduced three contemporary apartment buildings to San Francisco’s Design District, a former industrial area that’s rapidly evolving into a…”
Darin Moriki | Bay Area News Group
PUBLISHED: July. 27, 2017
“A Lafayette developer will be given a chance to transform the long vacant Daughtrey’s building in Castro Valley into a food and dining complex after beating out eight other proposals, including two for mixed-use projects. The 5-2 decision by the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council on July 17 paves the way for Alameda County to begin exclusive negotiations with Main…”
Urban Land Institute
PUBLISHED: Oct. 3, 2015
“Retail Consultant Steve Lawton supports the UrbanPlan program of the Urban Land Institute in this recent video premiered at ULI’s Fall Meeting in San Francisco. Steve also co-organized a tour of San Francisco’s Eastern Waterfront project development sites for 100 real estate professionals at the Fall Meeting…”
