
1519 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After almost 13 years in downtown Walnut Creek, Oyama Sushi has closed. What’s the best sushi place in the East Bay?

1519 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After almost 13 years in downtown Walnut Creek, Oyama Sushi has closed. What’s the best sushi place in the East Bay?

501 Hartz Ave, Danville
Lafayette-based Rancho Cantina is coming to Danville where Cocina Hermanas used to be. Check out their Lafayette menu here.
From their website:
Our cuisine is inspired by the original table fare of the Golden State’s Spanish and Mexican Californios.

1105 S. California Blvd Walnut Creek
MIXT is coming to downtown Walnut Creek this summer where Genova Delicatessen used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We make it delicious by sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients and preparing everything from scratch in our restaurant kitchens. We make it healthy by serving nutrient-dense meals full of fresh vegetables and responsibly-sourced ingredients from farms that follow sustainable and regenerative practices.

1359 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Taqueria Extra & Cantina is relocating a few blocks from their downtown Walnut Creek location to a prime spot where Fuego Tequila Grill used to be (before having their alcohol license suspended). Check out their Walnut Creek menu here.

City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Oakland based Rico Rico Taco is coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their menu here.

1411 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Masses Sports Bar & Grill is relocating to downtown Walnut Creek where Dia y Noche used to be. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From their website:
Since opening in 1994, We have been one of the Bay Areas leading Sports Bars. Known for our large family friendly venue, offering full restaurant service, 25 beers on tap, 40+ TV’s, weekly specials, 10 pool tables, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, special events & more!

221 Hartz Ave, Danville
Laxmi’s Bakery has been open for a year now in Danville where Faz Bakery & Coffee Bar and Danville Bakery used to be. Scroll down here to check out their menu.
From their website:
With 18 years of experience as a pastry chef, Laxmi’s journey is as rich and layered as the pastries he creates.

Danville Square
Look for Hashiya Sushi to open very soon in Danville Square.
From their website:
Our menu features a diverse selection: hearty teriyaki mains (including teriyaki chicken, teriyaki steak, and teriyaki salmon), comforting udon noodles (served with savory dashi broth and fresh vegetables), delicate nigiri and sashimi (featuring premium tuna, salmon, and scallop), and creative signature sushi rolls.

3660 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last year, we learned that Western Flyer Brewing would be coming to Lafayette and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. In addition to beer and wine, they also offer tacos, quesadillas and chips with guac or salsa, with more to come.


Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last year, we learned that the owners of the Cheesecake Factory next door would be opening North Italia at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here. Has anyone checked it out yet? Does it live up to the hype? I walked by last weekend and the place was buzzing.
