Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
The Kebab Shop, which opened a couple of years ago at Crow Canyon Commons in San Ramon is coming “soon..ish” to the Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
The Kebab Shop, which opened a couple of years ago at Crow Canyon Commons in San Ramon is coming “soon..ish” to the Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Plucked Chicken & Beer (same owners as Sauced BBQ & Spirits) is “coming soon” to Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek where Patra Indian Grill used to be. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here. Do you prefer Plucked or Starbird Chicken across the street at Encina Grande?
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Before learning that processed meats like hot dogs increased the likelihood of getting cancer, I was a huge hot dog and sausage fan. When offered a choice between a burger and hot dog, I always chose hot dog. I love eating hot dogs, especially with mustard, relish and sauerkraut. Now, we see that Hot Dog Palace near Todos Santas Plaza in Concord has been unceremoniously replaced with a burger joint. Burger restaurants are ubiquitous, and I lament the loss of every dwindling hot dog restaurant. I wonder if this is due to the processed meat dangers? Or do people just like burgers more? I still eat hot dogs on occasion, just not as much as I used to.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
In March, we learned that a restaurant called Lita’s would be coming to the Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and there is now signage up indication a January, 2022 opening with a slight name change, Lita. Check for updates on their website here.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Marugame Udon is coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon spring, 2022. Check out their California menu here. Although I enjoy ramen and soba, I really love udon for some reason so I look forward to checking this place out!
From their website:
Marugame Udon provides hand crafted udon bowls, tempura, and beverages from a theater kitchen, allowing guests to watch as their food is prepared. Our udon noodles are made to order to ensure that you are getting the best tasting Japanese food around.
1372 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Over the summer, we learned that Onigilly Japanese Kitchen would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and they are now open. As a big onigiri fan, I had to check it out and wasn’t disappointed. The miso tuna onigiri was delicious, and I look forward to trying more flavors including natto, ume, unagi and more. Check out their menu here.
1375 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
La Fontaine Cuisine Provençale opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek where Burma Unique used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
La Fontaine combines French & Italian cuisine to present you with a vibrant menu that is made with local and seasonal ingredients.
La Fontaine restaurant and bar was established in 2013 in Mountain View, California by Executive Chef, Hasan Yildiz and General Manager, Eric Albuz.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to the Macerich’s (owner of Broadway Plaza) latest earnings call, Pinstripes, the entertainment center with bowling, bocce ball, and a restaurant, will be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut creek. Check out the San Mateo location info here. Read more about the Pinstripes business model and what they’re all about here.
Check out the epic Day of the Dead display at the Locust St. restaurant Dia y Noche in downtown Walnut Creek. Stunning!
1315 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
La Fogata Mexican Bar & Grill has closed in downtown Walnut Creek.