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.
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.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
Squeeze Juice Bar, featuring “smoothies, fresh juice, hot drinks and small bites” opened recently at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga. Check out their Facebook page here.
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.
Orinda Theatre Square
Piccolo Napoli, which opened over six years ago in Orinda Theatre square, is under new ownership according to a sign in the window. It looks like some remodeling is happening before they reopen. Stay tuned for the opening…
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?
3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Cheesesteaks Burgers and More is taking over where The Cheese Steak Shop used to be in Lafayette. Stay tuned…
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Gio Gelati is opening this weekend at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their flavors and more details on their website here.
The Veranda, Concord
Last week we learned that a new Brazilian steakhouse, Texas de Brasil, will be coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord and another restaurant called Doppio Zero will be opening there as well. Check out their San Francisco menu here.
From their website:
Welcome to Doppio Zero, where you’ll find comfort, conversation, and the best Neapolitan pizza and Southern Italian cuisine Mountain View, Cupertino, and San Francisco has to offer.
Enjoy the taste of fresh, top-notch ingredients brought together in traditional Campania recipes, from polipetti pulled straight from the Mediterranean Sea to pizzas pulled from our wood-fired oven.
If you’re looking for pizza that is 100% autentica, Doppio Zero is the best you’ll find outside of Naples.
Danville Livery
From the owners of the Japanese restaurant AKEMI in Berkeley comes a new restaurant called Aozora Sushi to Danville Livery where Jules Thin Crust Pizza used to be. Stay tuned…
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In the spring we learned that Oakland-based German-inspired beer garden and restaurant Bierhaus would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Lark Creek used to be and their Coming Soon signage is now up. Look for an October opening. Check out their food menu here and beer menu here.
