1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Open only since May, the pizzeria City Square, where Bierhaus used to be, has closed.
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.
1315 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Napa Valley-based Model Bakery is opening their largest location yet in downtown Walnut Creek where La Fogata Mexican Bar & grill used to be. According to this SF Chronicle article, they “will sell more than a dozen varieties of organic artisan bread, pastries and cookies, like the absurdly rich chocolate rads, alongside espresso drinks utilizing a custom roast from Seattle’s Cafe Vita.” Check out their pastries here, cookie and desserts here, and breakfast and lunch photos here. Look for a late 2022 opening. Has anyone tried their English muffins? Are they out-of-this-world delicious?
From their website:
Today’s 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.
The Veranda, Concord
Longport Fish Company opened at the The Veranda in Concord where EMC Seafood & Raw Bar used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Along with twists on American classics, there will be plenty of global influences as well, using only sustainable and mostly local seafood. Longport FC’s diverse menu features a wood burning grill for steaks and chops, fresh organic salads, amazing raw bar, and an excellent, well thought out craft beer, wine, and fresh cocktail program.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
In February, we learned that Nick the Greek would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and their Coming Soon signage is now up. Check out their menu here.
405 Railroad Ave, Danville
A couple of years ago, we learned that Hopstone Cafe would replace Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches in Danville, but these days it looks empty with no signage in front. Anyone know what’s going on with this place?
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Yogurt Spot ❄️opened recently at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek, between Starbucks and El Jardin Taqueria. In addition to frozen yogurt, they also feature gelato and shaved ice. Check out their menu here.
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that El Jardin Taqueria Opened recently at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek where Burgerim used to be.
From the email:
Lower WC prices but a variety of generous taco fillings. Street food items like burritos and tortas dominate (good), the combo plate options are a little hazy and not my taste. A salsa bar is also available (no Tabasco seen).
1432 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new outdoor patio from the restaurant Sasa called Minami Garden opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Chef Philip Yang (proprietor & owner of Blue Gingko) prepares Japanese influenced dishes from around the world consisting of an eclectic mix of local and seasonal meat, sashimi, and traditional sushi specialties, with an emphasis on a unique variety of fresh seafood delivered daily from Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji fish market and Oahu’s Fish Auction.
