Longport Fish Company Opens at The Veranda in Concord

July 12, 2022 11:30 am

The Veranda, Concord

Longport Fish Company opened at the The Veranda in Concord where EMC Seafood & Raw Bar used to be. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

Along with twists on American classics, there will be plenty of global influences as well, using only sustainable and mostly local seafood. Longport FC’s diverse menu features a wood burning grill for steaks and chops, fresh organic salads, amazing raw bar, and an excellent, well thought out craft beer, wine, and fresh cocktail program.

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Pressed Opens at The Veranda in Concord

June 7, 2022 11:30 am

The Veranda, Concord

It’s been a while since I was last at the Veranda shopping center in Concord but Pressed, which offers juices, smoothies, freezes and smoothie bowls, has been open since late last year. Check out their store menu here. As summer approaches, I will definitely drop by for a freeze dessert. Certainly at their Walnut Creek location at least.

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Cajun Crack’n Live Seafood & Oyster Bar Coming Soon to Willows Shopping Center in Concord

April 14, 2022 8:30 am

Willows Shopping Center, Concord

Cajun Crack’n Live Seafood & Oyster Bar is “coming soon” to Willows shopping center in Concord where MidiCi used to be. Check out their San Jose menu here.

From their website:

With more than 15 years in the seafood and service industry, we know that eating should be an experience and we are always looking to enhance that experience by bringing in fresh seafood to complement our extensive selection of southern spices and recipes. So, we began experimenting with both Cajun and Asian spices to create a truly unique type of menu so your taste buds will not forget.

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Spicy Joi Opens at Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord

April 11, 2022 11:30 am

Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord

The restaurant Spicy Joi, featuring banh mi, noodles and Lao street food, opened recently at the Park ‘N’ Shop center in Concord, next to 85°C Bakery Cafe. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

It all started in 2016. A vision was realized to create a Lao food company in America to share, preserve, and make ethnic Lao food products more accessible for the mass public. With that vision in mind, Joi Simmaly (Founder) chose one of his favorite dishes to share as an easy introduction to Lao cuisine …Lao sausages.

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Beard Papa’s Opens at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord

April 7, 2022 11:30 am

Todos Santos Plaza, Concord

The Japanese cream puff bakery Beard Papa’s opened recently at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here. It’s nice to have access to these iconic cream puffs in the East Bay.

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85°C Bakery Cafe Opens at Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord

April 5, 2022 11:30 am

Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord

Taiwanese-based 85°C Bakery Cafe opened recently at the Park ‘N’ Shop center on Willow Pass Rd. in Concord. Check out their menu here. I once drove to Pleasanton to get some baked goods at a 85°C Bakery Cafe so am very glad to see them in nearby Concord.

From their website:

The name 85ºC comes from the idea that the perfect brewing temperature for espresso coffee is 85º Celsius.

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Five Below Opens at Willows Shopping Center in Concord

April 4, 2022 8:30 am

Willows Shopping Center, Concord

Last summer, we learned that the tween centric discount store Five Below would be coming to Willows Shopping center in Concord, and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here. I was able to pick up a cheap pair of dumbbells. 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

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Farewell Hot Dog Palace

December 8, 2021 11:30 am

Todos Santos Plaza, Concord

Before learning that processed meats like hot dogs increased the likelihood of getting cancer, I was a huge hot dog and sausage fan. When offered a choice between a burger and hot dog, I always chose hot dog. I love eating hot dogs, especially with mustard, relish and sauerkraut. Now, we see that Hot Dog Palace near Todos Santas Plaza in Concord has been unceremoniously replaced with a burger joint. Burger restaurants are ubiquitous, and I lament the loss of every dwindling hot dog restaurant. I wonder if this is due to the processed meat dangers? Or do people just like burgers more? I still eat hot dogs on occasion, just not as much as I used to.

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Beard Papa’s Coming to Salvio Pacheco Square in Concord

October 12, 2021 11:30 am

Salvio Pacheco Square, Concord

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Japanese cream puff shop Beard Papa’s is coming to Salvio Pacheco Square in Concord across from Todos Santos Plaza. Check out their menu. What’s your favorite flavor?

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Pressed Coming to The Veranda in Concord this Winter

September 29, 2021 11:30 am

The Veranda, Concord

Pressed, (formerly Pressed Juicery), is coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord this winter. Check out their menu here. I’m a fan of their frozen yogurt freezes!

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