Geary Marketplace, Walnut Creek
This is somewhat old news, but pre-covid, we learned that Que Onda Tacobar would be opining where Freebirds used to be, and they have been open since last year. Check out their menu here.
Geary Marketplace, Walnut Creek
This is somewhat old news, but pre-covid, we learned that Que Onda Tacobar would be opining where Freebirds used to be, and they have been open since last year. Check out their menu here.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Over two years ago, we learned that Sprinkles would be coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I tried the dark chocolate cupcake and it was quite decadent. Very rich.
Orinda Theatre Square
In May, we learned that Republic of Cake would be closing at Orinda Theatre Square, and its replacement, the Vietnamese restaurant Kibi’s Cafe, has now soft opened at this spot. This is their second location after Walnut Creek. Check out their online menu here. Over the weekend, I tried the shrimp rolls and it was delicious! I’ll be back for more for sure.
From their website:
As a grandchild of farmers in central Vietnam, her early childhood was surrounded by paddle fields, fruit and vegetable farms, open morning markets and amazing smells of traditional street food. In raising her children and preparing daily meals in America, the love and passion for traditional Vietnamese food culture, which includes healthy, well balanced and fresh ingredients has grown deeper in her….and so has her dream to share it with the Bay Area community.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
The champagne bar Fizz is coming to Lyric in downtown Walnut Creek where Sweetwater used to be. Check for updates on their Insta here and website here.
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
De Afghanan, which opened in December 2019 and closed in 2021, is returning to the same spot since Onigilly closed. Between Turkish kebab and Afghan kebab, which do you prefer?
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Boba cafe Teaspoon is coming to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord where Loard’s ice cream used to be. Check out their menu here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that Nick the Greek would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and their signage is now up and will be opening August 25th. I enjoyed the gyro bowl I tried in Concord and look forward to this place opening soon. Check out their menu here.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Open only since May, the pizzeria City Square, where Bierhaus used to be, has closed.
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
It’s been a long wait but Mountain Mike’s Pizza finally opened at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
