The Veranda, Concord
Late last year we learned that Devil & Angel Soft Ice Cream & Milk Tea Bar would be coming to The Veranda in Concord and they have now opened. I love both soft ice cream and boba so I really look forward to trying this place out. You can order online here.
From their website:
Devil & Angel welcomes a cultural inspired Soft Serve Ice Cream along with traditional hand crafted Boba drinks that brings traditional and modern creations in one made with fresh ingredients daily
2095 Salvio St, Concord
Milano Ice Cream, featuring a traditional Afghan dessert called sheer yakh, and gelato, is coming to Concord right near Todos Santos Plaza. Check for updates on their Insta here. I’ve never had sheer yakh before so I look forward to checking this place out soon!
The Veranda, Concord
Last summer we learned that Doppio Zero Southern Italian would be coming to The Veranda in Concord and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. This is a great spot with plenty of outdoor seating as you can see at right.
65 Moraga Way, Orinda
The signage for the Italian restaurant Taverna Pelligrini, which opened almost five years ago in Orinda, has been taken down and it’s empty inside. Not looking good.
1333 N. California Blvd. Walnut Creek
I’ve received quite a few emails about Scott’s Seafood in Walnut Creek… They look to be closed for the time being, despite indicating they’re open on their Facebook page. If they are planning to reopen once indoor dining is available, why wouldn’t they mention this on their website and social media pages?
From a Facebook Community Post, “We will re-open in both locations when the ban on indoor dining lifts.”
Alamo Plaza
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo), that Panera Bread, which opened in 2015, has closed in Alamo Plaza.
1410 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that a new “coffee parlor” and barber called Lever would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Schroder Insurance used to be. As you can see by the signage outside, this has been replaced by a new cafe, restaurant and bar called Tellus, “coming soon”.
From their website:
We are dedicated to providing not only great Coffee, Tea, Beer/Wine and Food – but a cozy, relaxing environment to truly enjoy it in. Our space features plenty of natural light and a beautiful green plant wall, with plenty of space to lounge or work in.
We roast all our beans in-house on a zero-emissions Bellwether Roaster- carefully choosing the regions and farms we source our raw beans from and customizing each small-batch roast for a variety of flavors and strengths.
1411 Locust Ave, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that a new Mexican restaurant called Dia y Noche would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek where Urban Alley used to be and they have now opened with an updated style. As you can see there is an expansive outdoor dining area that spills out to the street.
Iron Horse Plaza, Danville
Provence Pizzas opened recently at Iron Horse Plaza where Forge used to be. Check out their menu here. I look forward to trying this place out!
From their website:
We use an imported Italian Valoriani oven to prepare almost 80% of our menu items, including our famous Neapolitan-style pizza with its slightly charred crust exploding with flavor. We also use only superior local, organic, and seasonal ingredients, including hard cheeses that can stand up to the heat of our 850-degree ovens!
Crossroads of Danville
A new restaurant called Gmama Halal Indian Food is coming to Crossroads of Danville (480 San Ramon Valley Blvd.) where Kohala Kitchen used to be. Stay tuned…