
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.

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.

1665 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photo) that Kacha Thai Bistro, which had been open for over 14 years in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed.

1548 Locust St Walnut Creek
Matsu “Charcoal Fire Yakitori” is coming to downtown Walnut Creek, right next to Toyosu, where Crepes Ooh La La used to be.
