Marketplace Shopping Center, San Ramon
A new Thai restaurant called Andaman Thai opened recently in the Marketplace shopping center in San Ramon at the corner of Bollinger Canyon Rd. and Alcosta Blvd. Check out their website here and menu here.
3513 Clayton Rd, Concord
According to the latest California ABC pending permit information Concord Tap House is opening in Concord in the same center where Fitness Evolution is located on Clayton Rd. I wonder if BBQ will be offered? Stay tuned…
1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Yesterday we learned that The Vitamin Shoppe will be closing at the end of March in downtown Walnut Creek with a Starbucks opening in its place. However, according to a solid source this is not going to be any old ordinary Starbucks; rather look for a new Starbucks Reserve to open here featuring a “more intimate small-lot coffee experience”. Find out more about the Starbucks Reserve concept on their website here. Note that a Starbucks Reserve will be opening on Hartz Ave. in Danville as well.
From the Starbucks Reserve website:
Apart from the full-scale theatricality of the Starbucks Reserve™ Roasteries, our bars and stores offer a more intimate small-lot coffee experience. These are the perfect places to pick up Starbucks Reserve™ whole bean coffee, enjoy a handcrafted Starbucks Reserve™ beverage and chat with a barista about all things coffee.
The Veranda, Concord
We’ve been eagerly anticipating Super Duper Burgers opening their first East Bay location at the new Veranda shopping center in Concord since last April and according to the general manager they are expecting to open in mid-March! This location will feature a drive-thru (visible at left in the above photo) as well a breakfast menu. There is plenty of seating inside as well as large outdoor patio in front. Check out their menu (including breakfast items) here. Breakfast will be available from 7am – 11am. Burgers, cooked fresh to order will take 8 – 10 minutes. More photos of the inside as well the outdoor patio area are available after the jump.
From their menu:
Super Duper’s breakfast sandwiches are made using farm-fresh organic eggs, cheddar, and your choice of bacon or sausage. For something sweet, we offer house-made donuts with either a sugar dusting or sugar glaze. Complete your breakfast with fresh-squeezed orange juice and artisan coffee from our friends at Four Barrel.
We make our donuts fresh each morning using a super-secret recipe and an old-fashioned donut machine. They come dressed in a dusting of cinnamon sugar, a sugar glaze or a chocolate glaze.
More photos after the jump…
Iron Horse Plaza, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Noah’s Bagels is coming to Iron Horse Plaza where JoS. A Bank used to be in Danville near Lunardi’s and next to Peet’s Coffee. According to this Mercury News article they are expecting to open in August. Check out their bagel selection here.
2002 Salvio St, Concord
The French restaurant La Sen Bistro, which opened a new location in Walnut Creek this past spring, has closed their original Concord location last week according to Diablo Dish. Their new Walnut Creek location remians open; check out their menu here.
2905 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Forever Yogurt + Bee & Tea temporarily closed back in October in Walnut Creek at the corner of N. Main St. and Geary Rd. and thanks to a reader for sending word that they are back in new form with Juice Zone Bee & Tea opening soon at this spot. According to their new Facebook page they are a “smoothie, juice, açaí and Boba Tea Shop”. It seems like they’re hitting all the latest crazes but what about poke!?
1516 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Pancoast Pizza is expanding next door in Walnut Creek with an expected opening later this year. Located near Las Lomas High School, they will be doubling their seating capacity, expanding their outdoor patio area, and are planning to include chicken wings and cheese steaks to the menu as well as a new beer tap. Check out their menu here. Note: they also offer hoagie sandwiches.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Last month we saw that the French bakery La Chataigne temporarily closed in La Fiesta Square in Lafayette and they have now reopened. They feature “freshly baked croissants, brioche, danishes, breads, and more made in the traditional French style”.
Danville Livery
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Acai-Me Superfoods Cafe is closing in Danville Livery. According to a sign in the window a new acai cafe is set to open here with new owners and a new name. Stay tuned…
