California Fish Grill Opening August 6th at The Orchards in Walnut Creek

July 26, 2018 1:00 pm

The Orchards at Walnut Creek

In May we learned that the fast casual, SoCal based restaurant California Fish Grill would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and the signage is now up and they’ll be opening August 6th. Check out their menu here.

From their website:

California Fish Grill is crazy about fish… Committed to those who crave, catch, and cook it. Our mission is to provide our fish-loving friends with high quality, scrumptiously healthy seafood, in an enjoyable atmosphere–all at a great price. We love the fact that our passion for fresh, healthy and delicious align perfectly with the daily decisions of our fans. Together, we are liberating the love of seafood.

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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Opens at Lyric in Downtown Walnut Creek

July 25, 2018 1:00 pm

Lyric, Walnut Creek

Last year we learned that Michigan-based Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea would coming to downtown Walnut Creek in the new Lyric apartment complex and they have now opened. There’s seating both inside and out with a cool bear mural on one inside wall (see photo after the jump.) In addition to typical hot and cold coffee and tea they also offer a frozen slushie-esque drink with different flavors called the Ice Dragon. They even sell coffee beans, bakery items, salads, and even pup cups (for dogs). Check out their Walnut Creek menu here.

More photos after the jump…

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Starbucks Opens at Corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Locust St. in Downtown Walnut Creek

July 24, 2018 11:30 am

1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Starbucks opened over the weekend where Vitamin Shoppe used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. It looks spacious inside, has anyone been yet? How does it compare to the other downtown Starbucks? With Coffee Shop and Peet’s right across the street there are so many coffee ☕ options in that location, amazing!

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Main Street Kitchen & Bar Reopens in Downtown Walnut Creek

July 23, 2018 1:15 pm

1358 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek

Main Street Kitchen, which closed back in March for an expansion and remodeling has reopened in downtown Walnut Creek. It’s far bigger now since they expanded next door and have an open kitchen, full bar, and even a cool looking pizza oven (see photo below). They even have four individual restrooms! (Sink is outside though). Check out their brunch menu here, lunch menu here and dinner menu here. Check out their website here. The food here is delicious! Keep in mind they are a ‘no tip’ restaurant, instead they charge a 20% service charge for everyone.

More photos of the inside after the jump…

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Tullio’s Italian Restaurant Closes after 40 Years in Walnut Creek

July 18, 2018 1:00 pm

2065 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek

Thanks to everyone sending word that Tullio’s Italian Restaurant has closed after 40 years in Walnut Creek.

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Life is Sweet Bakery & Cafe Opens Today in Danville

July 17, 2018 1:30 pm

155 Railroad, Danville

Life is Sweet Bakery & Cafe, which we learned in May would be opening in Danville is opening today according to their website. Check out their menu, which features gluten-free items, here.

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Wonderland Chinese Cuisine Closing within Next Few Weeks in Danville

July 16, 2018 11:30 am

150 Hartz Avenue, Danville

The Chinese restaurant Wonderland, which opened last year in Danville, is closing within the next few weeks. Their San Francisco location will remain open and stay tuned for a new Chinese restaurant called Nanking Bistro that will be opening here….

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Poke Origin Coming to The Veranda in Concord

July 13, 2018 1:00 pm

The Veranda, Concord

What would a shopping mall be in 2018 without a poke restaurant? Thankfully we won’t have to find out as Poke Origin is opening soon in the Veranda shopping center in Concord.

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Casa del Alfajor Opens at Park & Shop in Concord

July 12, 2018 1:15 pm

Park & Shop, Concord

Casa del Alfajor Rico Pan Bakery opened recently in the Park & Shop shopping center in Concord where Bonjour Bakery & Cafe used to be. I liked how they reused the Bakery & Cafe signage. Has anyone had a chance to try the alfajors? How do they compare to Sabores del Sur in Walnut Creek?

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Mangosteen Vietnamese Restaurant Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek

July 11, 2018 1:15 pm

1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending photos showing a new Vietnamese restaurant called Mangosteen set to open where Kanishka’s used to be in downtown Walnut Creek. They will serve pho and other Vietnamese flavors, planning to open this month! 🍜 Stay tuned…

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