Citrus Marketplace, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Quizno’s Subs closed recently at the Citrus Marketplace in Walnut Creek.
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.
Danville Town & Country Shopping Center
Daon Authentic Korean Cuisine opened recently in the Danville Town & Country Shopping Center where Fish on Fire used to be. According to a reader this is the only Korean restaurant in Danville and they have Korean fried chicken.
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
In December we learned that Yum Squared Thai Cuisine would be coming to The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord where Woung Luang Thai Cuisine used to be and they have now opened. Based on that cool looking front entry maybe it should be called Yum Half-Circled?
41 Moraga Way, Orinda
Last summer we learned that the boba cafe Sharetea would be coming to the newly remodeled “Mash” building in Orinda across from Orinda Theatre Square and they are going to open this Saturday, February 29th. Check out all the drink options here.
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the Peruvian restaurant Lima, which opened a few years ago at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, is planning to close mid to late March. A sign in the window indicates that Sultan’s Kebab will be coming here next. Possibly this one located in San Francisco, Pleasanton and Danville. Stay tuned…
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last September we learned that L & L Hawaiian Barbecue would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Home of Chicken and Waffles and later Baygreens Salad used to be but as you can see by the above photo taken over the weekend the coming soon signs have been removed, replaced by a leasing sign. Oh well. 😢
2065 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Twisted Times restaurant and bar will be opening very soon, possibly as early as this coming Saturday, February 22nd, where Tullio’s Italian Restaurant used to be in Walnut Creek. With eighteen TVs there will be plenty of sports viewing options for sure! They have two menus, one Civilized, and the other Twisted. Check them out here.
From their website:
Two separate menus with two unique types of dishes allow you to design your own dining experience. Choose small plates from our menu to customize your meal and add extra flavor to your day, such as a NY steak with gorgonzola butter from our savory bites, a loaded baked potato from our side bites, a caesar from our salad bites, and a cupcake from our dessert bites.