251 Hartz Ave, Danville
Lilikoi Boba, located where Cool Tea Bar and Koala Tea Cafe used to be on Hartz Ave. in Danville, has closed judging by the papered over storefront.
251 Hartz Ave, Danville
Lilikoi Boba, located where Cool Tea Bar and Koala Tea Cafe used to be on Hartz Ave. in Danville, has closed judging by the papered over storefront.
Clayton Valley Shopping Center, Concord
Angry Chickz Nashville Hot Chicken opened several months ago at Clayton Valley shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Having worked as a cook for his father at their family restaurant for years David took his experience and obsession into creating the perfect spicy chicken tender. He wanted to see just how juicy, just how spicy and just how flavorful he can make it.
1512 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In July, we learned that the Indian restaurant The Yellow Chilli would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Sultan’s Kebab used to be, and the restaurant, now known as The Essence “Redefining Indian Food”, has opened. Check out their website here.
1348 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that The Cooperage, which has been in Lafayette for almost 10 years, is relocating to downtown Walnut Creek where Lemonade used to be. Check out their menu here. Note that in 2019, they were renamed Coop.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last November, we leaned that Melo’s, with several East Bay locations including Danville and Pleasant Hill, would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Bierhaus used to be, and they’re planning to open on September 18th. I was able to get a look inside and it looks really spacious and inviting. I look forward to dining there soon with my family! Check out their website here.
The Clocktower, Danville
This spring, Zaya Thai Pantry opened in Danville at The Clocktower. Check out their menu here. Check out the interesting backstory to this place here where they mention the move to Danville after having a restaurant in Oakland where “break-ins were common and PJ’s personal safety was always a concern for her husband.”
From their website:
Our menu reflects centuries of Thai cooking, offering traditional and innovative dishes, skillfully cooked to perfection.
Danville Hotel Town Center
Earlier this year, we learned that plant-based restaurant Blossom & Root would be coming to Danville Hotel Town Center and their signage is now up and their opening can’t be far behind according to their Insta.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Mendocino Farms, which we learned in January would be coming to Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek, is opening today. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Our creative sandwiches, salads and more take you on an unexpected culinary adventure with fresh ingredients and fearless flavor combinations.
We first opened our doors in 2005 as a family business with the vision to offer much more than great food
