The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that BurgerIM opened at The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord. Check out their menu here.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new Chinese restaurant called Dynasty Bistro recently opened where China Village Restaurant used to be at Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
1421 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The cafe Brioche de Paris opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. They offer, “authentic French pastries, sandwiches, crepes, and artisan coffee”; the cafe was quite packed when I dropped by over the weekend, with plenty of seating and the great lighting. Check out their Instagram here.
2131 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that after 34 years, the Japanese restaurant Miraku closed in Walnut Creek.
2099 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that R&A Cycles would be coming to Walnut Creek where The Golf Mart used to be and according to the latest license information a new beer and wine eatery called Cucina Ramona will be opening here as well. Sounds intriguing; stay tuned…
Danville Hotel Town Center
Pizza Antica, which opened a few years ago in the new Danville Hotel Town Center, has closed. Their Lafayette location remains open. Thanks to a reader for emailing about this.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Peet’s Coffee is closing on October 7th within the Amazon store at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. It’s nice that the product selection will expand with this extra space but I sure will miss those large $2.15 muffins. 😞
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last week I pointed out that Baja Fresh closed in downtown Walnut Creek next to Habit Burger but when I check this week they were open so false alarm.
1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
The Mexican restaurant Capullo, which we learned would be replacing Mangosteen in downtown Walnut Creek, has opened. Check out their menu here. Thanks to everyone who emailed about this.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new burger joint call BurgerLoft is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Pomegranate used to be. Once the mini plaza is completed this may become a great spot to hang out while eating burgers with chocolate for dessert. Stay tuned…