1225 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Elephant Bar Restaurant has closed in Concord. You’ll have to go to Hayward or Fremont for their nearest locations.
1225 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Elephant Bar Restaurant has closed in Concord. You’ll have to go to Hayward or Fremont for their nearest locations.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
DavidsTea has opened in the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord on the second floor. Do you have a favorite blend?
From their website:
Walk into a DAVIDsTEA today and you can choose from over 150 types of tea, including exclusive blends, limited edition seasonal collections, traditional straight teas and exotic infusions from around the globe. Not to mention the largest collection of organic teas and infusions in North America.
We’re seriously passionate about great tasting teas, and we have something to satisfy every palate and every craving. Looking for a sweet treat? Then you’ll love Read My Lips, our chocolate mint dessert tea, or Red Velvet Cake, a creation that tastes just like its namesake. Into something more traditional? Check out our premium green teas like Sencha Ashikubo or Dragonwell. And to help you make the best cup of tea possible, we also carry a line of innovative tea accessories designed in-house, from spoons and infusers to tea sets and travel mugs.
1110 Concord Ave, Concord
Panda Express is opening soon in Concord in the newish development that replaced the old Peppermill restaurant on Concord Ave. Check out their menu here.
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Boba teas are really becoming popular lately with the latest being the Taiwanese-based T4 coming soon to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here and check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From their website:
“First in Taiwan, Top in the world”, T4 is striding forward each day towards our corporate vision by offering a brand-new touch of the beauty of Taiwanese foods and beverages to the world. Furthermore, T4 would like to bring the happiness and smile to its partners, and to provide them with the world-class support ever.
2151 Salvio St, Concord
A new Hawaiian-style Poke restaurant called Poke Salad is opening their first restaurant in Concord across from Todos Santos Plaza in a few weeks. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
I’ve never actually been to a poke restaurant before, what are the best dishes to get?
Diamond Blvd, Concord
Back in April we learned that a new shopping center called The Veranda would be opening in Concord right next to the Willows Shopping Center where former Chevron offices used to be on Diamond Blvd. and the demolition is almost over. With a 365 by Whole Foods supermarket plus a movie theater this is going to be a great compliment to Willows. I look forward to checking it out when it opens next year.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Japanese store Daiso is opening in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord next to Fuddruckers. They plan on opening this Friday, September 2nd. Daiso sells many low priced products for $1.50. Find out more about Daiso from Wikipedia here. Check out their website here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
The wait is almost over as the Sacramento-based restaurant Dos Coyotes Border Cafe is set to open later this week in the Willows Shopping Center in Concord. They offer a variety of southwestern cuisine and also do catering. Check out their menu here and find out more about the backstory to the restaurant here. I was able to get a preview so check out photos of the inside (after the jump) to see what it’s like. As you can see in the photo below they offer plenty of seating as well as an outdoor dining area.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Oak Grove Plaza, Concord
Thanks to everyone who sent word about 54 Mint Ristorante closing their Oak Grove Plaza Concord location recently. (The are still open in downtown Walnut Creek). Mona’s Burgers & Shakes, which opened in the Palos Verdes Mall back in 2014 in Walnut Creek will be opening their second location here sometime in late September. Check out their menu here.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
Earlier this year we learned that the entertainment center Round 1 Bowling & Amusement would be opening in the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord and they have now opened. (Thanks to a reader for pointing this out). In addition to arcade, bowling and karaoke rooms, they also offer billiards, a couple of ping pong tables, darts, a food and drink section and more, including purikura machines. It’s huge! I noticed quite a few Japanese imported arcade games. The amount of games on the floor is overwhelming. I kept looking around finding something I wanted to try. Anyone check this place out? What are your favorite games?
Plenty of photos of the inside after the jump…