3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Bonehead’s Texas BBQ, which opened in Lafayette back in 2015, was sold to All the Smoke BBQ. With the tagline, “All the Smoke Ain’t No Joke”, you can bet your brisket that I’m fired up to give this joint a try!
Orinda Theatre Square
Last year, we learned that Comelones Tacos would be coming to Orinda Theatre Square, and they have now opened. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
Gateway Centre, San Ramon
Bober Tea & Coffee + Mochi Dough opened recently at Gateway Centre in San Ramon. Bober Tea opened a little over a year ago at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and I don’t recall mochi donuts being available there at the time so this must be something new? Check out the San Ramon menu here. Alas, I don’t see mochi donuts listed on their online menu either.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month, we learned that Boba Studio would be opening April 14th in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now soft opened. I tried the Tropical Fruit Tea, organic jasmine tea with homemade pineapple puree and passion fruit seeds and fruit chunks and it was very tasty. In addition to boba drinks, they also offer cookies, biscuits and tuiles (baked wafers). Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Selina was born in a traditional family with a generation of boba-tea making history in Taiwan. Selina immigrated to the US in her late twenties and finished her education at UC Berkeley. After more than a decade of rearing her two American-born children, Selina decided to bring her family’s boba-tea-making art to her new homeland.
1522 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The Indonesian-California fusion restaurant SanDai “Nusantara Californian” (Nusantara is the future capital of Indonesia) is planning to open by the end of April where PRIMA Ristorante used to be. In addition, a café called Kopi Bar will open next door. Check for updates on their website here, follow the restaurant on Instagram here and café updates on Instagram here.
1352 Locust St, Walnut Creek
It’s been over two years since we learned that Albany-based 5 Tacos & Beers would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Tender Greens used to be, but they have now opened, with a new patio out front. Check out their menu here and online ordering menu here. Their craft beer selection is here, and cocktails and tequila selection is here.
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
ExpectAsian A Fusion Eatery, which opened almost three years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, has closed. Taking its place will be Hakashi Sushi Bar & Grill, a San Francisco-based restaurant. Check out their San Francisco menu here.
From their website:
Our cuisine is simple and delicate. Our Chef, Julio, learned from his master, Norihiko Suzuki, from Fukushima Japan. Chef Julio is excellent at inspiring and hand crafting every dish from Omakese to Nigiri to Sashimi.
1389 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In April, we learned that Boba Studio would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek right next to Dumpling Hours, and a sign in their window lists a grand opening on April 14th. I wonder if they’ll be open sooner for a soft opening.
Danville Square
The Melt Opened at Danville Square next to Trader Joe’s. I always thought this was a grilled cheese restaurant, but based on the tagline, “World’s Meltiest Burger”, I guess they’re known for their burgers? How do the burgers compare to Roam or Habit? Check out their menu here.
1372 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After almost 10 years in business, CREAM is expected to close in early July in downtown Walnut Creek. Their Concord location will remain open. According to an email, “all equipment and fixtures will be available for sale after we close”.