Caravanserai -Legendary Music of Santana:
Todos Santos plaza
Concord, CA
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
6:30pm – 8:00pm | Free
Caravanserai -Legendary Music of Santana:
Todos Santos plaza
Concord, CA
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
6:30pm – 8:00pm | Free
Photos provided by Original Mels Diner
4391 Treat Blvd, Concord
Late last year we learned that Original Mels Diner would be opening in Concord where Coco’s Bakery Restaurant used to be on Treat Ave. According to the owner it is set for a September 7th opening at 10am. “Training starts this weekend and will go on until opening.” Check out the complete menu here. They also plan on opening in the old Hurricane Grill and Wings/Chicago Unos Grill location later this year.
More preview photos of the inside after the jump..
Hilton Concord
1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Wednesday, September 21st, 2016
6:00 – 9:00pm | $50Don’t miss this special evening supporting the local sustainability movement and join our wonderful community of sustainability leaders at the 8th Annual Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala.
Enjoy delicious local food and wine from our local, sustainable partners on the beautiful Hilton Concord patio, live music, a wine raffle, and much more!
We are excited to have Vice Mayor of Lafayette Mike Anderson as our Master of Ceremonies for this year’s “Inspired By Nature” themed event, celebrating our parks and open spaces. After the reception, we will present the Leadership In Sustainability and Green Building Awards, honoring those who demonstrate outstanding commitment and leadership in making Contra Costa a healthy, resilient place to live, work, and play for generations to come.
1960 Concord Ave, Concord
Yanni’s Taverna closed last month in Danville but they have reopened with an additional focus on burgers in Concord where The Pig & the Pickle used to be. Check out their menu here and thanks to a reader for pointing this out.
1930 Salvio St, Concord
Last month we learned that I Love Ramen & Noodles closed in Concord next to Brenden Theatres and now Sunnyvale-based Vons Chicken has opened in its place. Check out their menu here. Anyone try the chicken here? How is it?
Spotted near Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. I wonder what the story is behind this store? Very interesting window display.
2151 Salvio St, Concord
A new Peruvian restaurant called Lima is set to to open this October where Mi Pizza used to be in Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. Another Peruvian restaurant, Parada, opened last year so it looks like Peruvian fare is becoming more and more popular. According to Lima’s website, the executive chef, John Marquez, who was born in Peru, was sous chef for “Daniel Patterson at his restaurant at that time, Elisabeth Daniel,” followed later with stints working for Thomas Keller at both French Laundry and Per Se in New York as well as “Executive Chef at the acclaimed Fringale Restaurant in San Francisco”.
From their website:
Experience authentic Peruvian cuisine like you’ve never had before at Lima. Our Peruvian restaurant serves the best Peruvian food you’ll eat this side of the Putumayo River. Everything on the menu is prepared fresh daily with locally grown, sustainable ingredients. From earth to table, we strive to deliver an intimate, delicious, and unforgettable dining experience, offering top-quality cuisine at affordable prices.
1930 Salvio St, Concord
The Japanese restaurant I Love Ramen & Noodles closed in downtown Concord yesterday. Stay tuned for Von’s Chicken to open up in its place. Assuming this is the same owners as the Sunnyvale location, check out their menu here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Earlier this year we learned that the popular Sacramento-based restaurant Dos Coyotes Border Cafe would be coming to Willows Shopping Center in Concord and as you can see their signage is now up and they’re hiring. Check out their menu here. Stay tuned…
2090 Diamond Blvd, Concord
Earlier this year we learned that Buffalo Wild Wings would be coming to Concord and they have now opened. The inside looks great with plenty of TV screens playing the latest game. Check out their menu here. What you’re favorite dish?
