La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria has closed at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette. Look for SLIVER Pizzeria to open in this spot soon. Check out their menu here.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Southern Comfort Kitchen opened in the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center. Check out their menu here. When I visit I think I’ll try the chicken and sausage Jambalaya. Mmm, Jambalaya!
From their website:
Take a tour of authentic New Orleans Cajun cuisine, right here in the Bay Area! Southern Comfort Kitchen, run by 3 brothers all the way from New Orleans, is ready to satisfy your cravings for the finest food on Earth! Visit us at the Restaurant in Castro Valley, Pleasant Hill or at the Food Trucks that travel all around the Bay Area.
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?
1523 Giammona Dr, Walnut Creek
San Francisco-based Sweet Maple Restaurant, “serving a classic American breakfast and brunch menu with a touch of Asian influence”, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Tozai Izakaya used to be. Check out their San Francisco menu here.
From their website:
Home of world famous Millionaire’s Bacon, our extra-thick, sweet and spicy bacon that is slow-cooked for hours with brown sugar and spicy peppers to a chewy perfection. Nearly as famous are our Big Hip deep fried French Toast, bottomless mimosas and bloody Marys.
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
In July we learned that Kokolo Donburi & Bar would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. Photo of Jidori Karaage below.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
Mark your calendars as the bakery and matcha café, Third Culture, makers of the Mochi Muffin, plans to open on Saturday, October 16th at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
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!
The Veranda, Concord
In May, we learned that Bay Area-based Nick the Greek would be coming to The Veranda in Concord and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I tried the gyro bowl and quite enjoyed it.
1512 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that Sultan’s Kebab would be opening a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where Bombay used to be, and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In June, we learned that Bay Area-based Japanese gourmet rice balls (aka onigiri) restaurant ONIGILLY would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek with an expected August opening, but obviously that’s not happened yet. The “Coming Soon” signage is now up, so hopefully it’ll open this year. Check out their menu here.
