The Veranda, Concord
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar, which opened a few years ago at the Veranda shopping center in Concord, has closed. Their San Jose location remains open.
The Veranda, Concord
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar, which opened a few years ago at the Veranda shopping center in Concord, has closed. Their San Jose location remains open.
1389 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek
I love dumplings so really look forward to Dumpling Hours opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Burger Loft used to be. Stay tuned…
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Bay Area-based Japanese gourmet rice balls (aka onigiri) restaurant ONIGILLY is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where De Afghanan is. Look for an August opening. Check out their menu here. This is great news as I’m a huge onigiri fan with my favorite flavors being ume, natto, unagi, and salmon. They also offer poke bowls. I can’t wait to check this place out!
From their website:
When Koji, founder of ONIGILLY, first came to the US in 2006, he was surprised that despite the abundance of sushi restaurants he couldn’t find his favorite Japanese food, onigiri (rice balls). A fast food staple with over 2,300 years of history, onigiri is more frequently eaten than sushi in Japan.
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Bay Area-based Kokolo Donburi & Bar, with locations in Alameda, Berkeley, and Pleasanton, is expected to open later this month in downtown Walnut Creek where Baja Fresh used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
At Kokolo, our nutritious rice bowls are influenced by variations of donburis originated from different regions of Japan. Each of our rice bowl is precisely fried or simmered in our signature sauce, and carefully prepared with traditional homemade ingredients.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Singapore-based Bober Tea & Coffee, with locations in Sacramento, is expanding to Walnut Creek at Plaza Escuela, where Poke Bar used to be. Check out the Sacramento menu here. In addition to boba tea, highlights include drinks topped with cheese cream, mochi donuts, Vietnamese iced coffee, and more.
In May, we learned that Cupcakin’ Bake Shop would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Kara’s Cupcakes used to be, and their grand opening party is going to take place tomorrow, July 3rd at 11am. “Face painting, balloons and cupcakes galore!”
Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria La Plaza finally opened at Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek. I look forward to checking this place out soon.
50 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette
Lafayette Public House opened earlier this year in Lafayette where Coffee Shop used to be. Check out their brunch and cocktail menu here.
From their website:
Formerly known as ‘Coffee Shop’ , Lafayette Public House brings the city a one stop shop for breakfast, lunch and dinner in our ability to curate each guest experience by keeping service, quality and community at the forefront of everything we do.
Lafayette Forge
Last November we learned that Headlands Brewing Co. would be coming to Lafayette Forge and they are now open. In addition to beer, they also offer wine, cider, sausages, and snacks. Check out their beer and food selection here.
From their website:
Our taproom features a 20-tap floating draught tower, we have two outdoor patios with fire pits and family and dog friendly landscaping. We proudly feature small batch ales exclusively available at the brewery, as well as guest beers, local wines and cider and a light and creative food program.
261 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
About a year ago we learned that Berkeley-based Japanese restaurant Kiku Sushi would be coming to Lafayette and they have now opened.
