Gateway Centre, San Ramon
Desi Pizza is coming to Gateway Centre in San Ramon where Amrutha Vilas used to be (they are relocating right across the road in a similar building [see below]).
Gateway Centre, San Ramon
Desi Pizza is coming to Gateway Centre in San Ramon where Amrutha Vilas used to be (they are relocating right across the road in a similar building [see below]).
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Check out the progress of San Francisco-based Original Joe’s at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Stanford’s used to be. To get an idea about what they serve, check out their North Beach menu here.
From their website:
Known as much for its comfortable familiarity as for its abundant portions, the menu offers hamburgers, steaks, seafood and pastas, which now represent a Northern-California style of food that delivers the feeling of hope, camaraderie and optimism synonymous with the American Dream.
Newell Promenade, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that chicken wing restaurant Wingstop is coming to Newell Promenade in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
What began as a small buffalo-style chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas, continues to soar to great heights. Today there are more than 2,000 restaurants open across the globe.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In September, we learned that Sipeos Cafe & Bar, featuring non-alcoholic and low-ABV drinks, as well as plant-based Mediterranean-inspired food items would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Find out more about the owners and their story here. Check out their food menu here, and drinks menu here. I had a chance to try out a couple of their drinks, including a spicy drink called “Pica Pica”, with seedlip grove, house sangrita verde, lime, ginger, chili oil, and habanero salt which had quite the kick. The small food plates including various hummus dips was seriously delicious.
From their website:
Our California-Mediterranean-inspired menu features dishes like vibrant mezzes, crisp salads, artisan flatbreads, and smoky grilled skewers. Our signature bar program features handcrafted non-alcoholic and low-ABV cocktails, plus a curated selection of wine and beer, ensuring something for everyone.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Three years ago, we learned that entertainment center and restaurant Pinstripes would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, where Crate & Barrel used to be, and they have now opened. On the first floor, there is plenty of seating available, a bar area, and bocce court, with bowling available upstairs, as can be seen in the photo below. The flatbreads were quite tasty! Check out their lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and brunch menu here. I also had a chance to bowl at their San Mateo location recently and had a lot of fun, next time I’ll bring my family here for some food and bowling.
Photos of the bocce court and bar lounge after the jump…
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Dad’s BBQ Next Generation is coming to Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek, where The Napa Deli, which opened about a year ago, used to be. According to their Facebook page, they are the, “3rd Gen of the original Dad’s BBQ which have been established for over 25 years.”
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a few years since we learned that the restaurant Pinstripes, featuring bowling and bocce ball, would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and the wait is finally over as they will be open this Friday, November 15th. The corkscrew sculpture in front is a nice touch. I had a chance to bowl and dine at their San Mateo location recently and it was a lot of fun! Thanks to everyone who emailed about this.
From their website:
If you’re looking for a unique spot to connect with family and friends, our bowling lanes and bocce courts are the place to be seven days a week.
1315 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The wait is over! Napa’s famed Model Bakery, celebrated worldwide for its English muffins, has officially opened in downtown Walnut Creek. Explore their pickup menu here. A big thanks to everyone who emailed about this. I tried the oatmeal raisin scone and Chipotle English muffin—both were fantastic!
From their website:
Model Bakery specializes in artisan breads made with organic stone ground flours and the highest quality ingredients as well as a complete range of pastry products.
3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Over the summer, Berkeley-based El Tapense Mexican Restaurant opened in Lafayette where Lavash used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
We take pride in honoring the rich culinary heritage of Mexico by using traditional recipes and cooking techniques that have been passed down through generations.
1441 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In July, we learned that Gusto Focacceria & Pizzeria would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. Learn more about the owner from Naples here. I had a chance to try a couple of focaccia pizza slices and they were delicious! I look forward to trying more slices soon.
