Thanks to a reader for sending. Free shirts and glasses at Pyramid Alehouse in downtown Walnut Creek which closed the other day.
Thanks to a reader for sending. Free shirts and glasses at Pyramid Alehouse in downtown Walnut Creek which closed the other day.
2391 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill
Siren’s Sandwich Shop opened a few months ago in Pleasant Hill with a healthy twist: A juice bar featuring kombucha on tap. Check out their menu here. I tried the chicken vegetable with orzo pasta soup and it was delicious! The kombucha juice bar confused me as in my mind kombucha goes with yoga not a sandwich joint. It turns out the owner is a huge kombucha fan and so two flavors are available on tap. I’ve tried kombucha in glass bottles before and found the taste to be too vinegary so when I was offered a sample I was a bit leery. I tried watermelon basil and grapefruit sage and it was surprisingly good without the vinegar taste. I’ll be back for more.
As for the firehouse motif, it turns out the owner’s husband is an actual fire captain with the Pleasant Hill fire department and sure enough, as I was leaving they entered the shop to get a bite to eat. Check out the photos after the jump to see the old style fire alarms that you can actually ring. Another nice touch is a red, white and blue fire hose shaped into an American flag. Appropriately, a giant fire truck was parked in the back of the parking lot.
More photos of the inside including old, working fire alarms after the jump…
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Impulse Room, a new jazz club featuring live musical performances and a wine and beer bar is coming to downtown Walnut Creek possibly in late summer in the space formerly occupied by UFC Gym at the corner of N. Broadway and Lincoln Ave. Check out updates on their Facebook page here. Check out their web site here for more details about Lounge Tuesdays, Saturday Night Dance and more.
From their website:
[Impulse Room] is an upscale 21 and older Jazz Club specializing in live musical performances by inspired artists. We feature a really nice Wine & Beer bar, along with an assortment of coffees and teas. There is a dance floor for those wanting to move to the beat and FREE Wifi for those that want to conduct informal business. We do have a strict dress code policy and we are dedicated to maintaining a friendly and comfortable place to listen to all forms of jazz music. There is an $18.00 cover charge at the door which includes a complimentary buffet for a designated period of time.
From the owner:
I really want this place to provide a sense of discovery for those visiting us. Unlike forums that attempt to draw big names, we are looking to be a showcase for original and vibrant performances of all types. All the artwork is original as well and can only be found here. I just secured a renowned artist, he is on the facebook page of ours and the site.
1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone for sending word that Pyramid Alehouse has closed in Walnut Creek. According to the San Francisco Business Times, “Pyramid does not own the Walnut Creek location and will leave that spot open to lease.” See also Claycord for the initial news.
One reader wrote:
When I was there they had security guards inside by the door. A bunch of people hoping to get lunch there today were disappointed.
960 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Last month we learned of a new French bistro called RÊVE Bistro coming to Lafayette where Chevalier used to be and they will be opening on January 26th. Initially they will be open for dinners Tuesday through Saturday and their, “menu will change seasonally & feature classics like French Onion Soup & Steak Frites”. The chef Paul Magu worked for chef Alain Ducasse at La Bastide de Moustiers and was chef at the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis hotels in San Francisco. Check out their menu here and wine list here (curated by the former wine director for Gary Danko). Check out updates on their Facebook page here.
Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Kuki’s Ice Cream Cakes & Yogurt has opened where Taylor Made Cakes & Yogurt used to be in the Palos Verdes Mall in Walnut Creek. Check out their online menu here. In addition to frozen yogurt they also vanilla soft serve ice cream and soft serve vanilla custard as well as other items. See the red velvet cupcakes, toppings and more after the jump. I love ice cream cake and they offer that as well.
More photos after the jump…
1110 Concord Ave, Concord
Yesterday we learned that Habit Burger Grill opened in Concord in the new development that replaced the old Peppermill restaurant on Concord Ave. and a few spots down the fast-casual restaurant Noodles & Company also opened. Check out their menu here.
1110 Concord Ave, Concord
Over the summer we saw the progress of the new development replacing the old Peppermill restaurant in Concord and this has now finished with Habit Burger Grill (as well as other restaurants such as Jimmy John’s and Noodles & Company) opening in the last few weeks. There is plenty of outdoor patio space as you can see in the photo above which will be great once it stops raining and warms up a bit. Check out their menu here.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center, Pleasant Hill
Out with the cupcakes – in with the PIES! A new pie shop called Lizzy’s Pies has opened in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center where Sinful Bliss Cupcakes used to be. Last month we learned that Pietisserie opened a popup location in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette so 2016 may turn out to be to the year of the pie…
