Restaurants

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.

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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…

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1421 Locust St, Walnut Creek

The cafe Brioche de Paris is opening next Monday, September 30th, in downtown Walnut Creek. According to the owner they will be offering, “authentic French pastries, Sandwiches, Crepes, Salad, Tarts, coffees, Bread and more.” As you can see in the photo below there will be plenty of available seating. I look forward to trying this place out!

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1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Baja Fresh closed recently in downtown Walnut Creek next to Habit Burger Grill.

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1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that L & L Hawaiian Barbecue is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Home of Chicken and Waffles and later Baygreens Salad used to be. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

In the early years, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue was a successful chain of drive-in restaurants with a reputation for serving fresh plate lunches throughout the Hawaiian islands. In late 1999, our founders – Johnson Kam and Eddie Flores, Jr. – introduced their signature, Asian and American fusion take on the classic plate lunch to the residents of California.

Plate lunch – also known as “the state food of Hawaii” – dates back to wage laborers in 19th century sugar plantations and pineapple fields, who brought rice and other leftovers to work in compartmentalized tins. Lunches were often shared, resulting in a harmonious mix of home recipes from Japan, China, the Philippines, Portugal, Korea, and even New England.

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1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

Thanks to all who emailed that the Vietnamese restaurant Mangosteen, which opened last August, has closed. A new Mexican restaurant called Capullo will be opening in this spot according to a coming soon sign in the window. Is it my imagination or are more and more Mexican restaurants opening around here these days?

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