200 Hartz Ave, Danville
Hazy Barbecue, featuring “Texas-style smoked meats, California green salads, Hazy IPA beer” is coming to Danville. Check for updates on their website here and Insta page here.
110 Hartz Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Gotta Eatta Pita, which opened over six years ago in Danville, has closed. Their Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton and San Jose locations are planning to reopen on April 8th. Check out their menu here.
2nd Ave. & N. Main St, Walnut Creek
According to this NBC Bay Area article, the Walnut Creek city council rejected plans for Amy’s Drive Thru at 2nd Ave. & N. Main St in Walnut Creek where In-N-Out Burger was supposed to be. Apparently, traffic would be a problem especially with the drive thru service.
Yesterday, when I saw Salt & Straw, one of my favorite ice cream spots, listed on the City Center Bishop Ranch website directory, I started unconsciously drooling thinking about which flavor I was going to get on my cone. But alas, what City Center Bishop Ranch giveth, City Center Bishop Ranch taketh away, and now Salt & Straw no longer appears on their directory.
I’m not sure whether they prematurely added it to the directory, like Broadway Plaza did way back in 2017 when I first spotted Apple listed on their directory (and removed shortly after), or the deal fell through, but I’m hoping they really will be coming! 🍦🍦🍦
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Of all the wonderful ice cream parlors there in the Bay Area, Portland-based Salt & Straw tops the list for me with its decadent, unique flavors. I’ve enjoyed cones at their Portland and Hayes Valley location in San Francisco and am really excited to learn they’ll be opening their first East Bay location at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out the current San Francisco menu here and read about their story here. If you’ve never tried a Salt & Straw cone before you definitely should check this place out when they open and if you just can’t wait check out one of their other Bay Area locations here.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
One of my favorite East Bay ramen spots, Walnut Creek-based Hiroshi Ramen, is opening soon at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon right next to The Lot movie theater on the second floor.
Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Quizno’s Subs closed recently at the Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Thanks to everyone who emailed about Beverly Hills-based Sprinkles Cupcakes coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. They will be located in between Philz Coffee and Joe & the Juice on the first level. Founded by Candice Nelson, the pastry chef and judge of Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush, they will also offer ice cream, cookies, brownies, layer cakes and more. Check out their selection here.
Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Ginger’s Gelato, which opened over a year ago at Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek, is under new ownership and features a coffee bar, Contra Costa Coffee, where they offer espresso, lattes, coffee, tea and more. The gelato, with additional flavors, is from the same recipe as the original owners and they still have hand packed pints for sale as well. Check out their website here.
More photos, including latte art, after the jump…
The Orchards, Walnut Creek
Last fall we learned that Pittsburg-based Antojitos Taqueria would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here.
