“Come try our new Covfefe Pizza”, spotted outside Pan Coast Pizza in Walnut Creek.
1552 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Anyone know what’s going on with the Japanese restaurant Kurumi? They opened last December, but when I stopped by over the weekend it was closed with windows papered over with a sign in the window announcing their grand opening. How can there be a grand opening for a restaurant that’s been open since last year?
2035 Salvio St, Concord
A few years ago Wild Ox opened in Concord near Todos Santos Plaza in Concord and they have now closed. According to a sign in the window a new Korean franchise restaurant called Mom’s Touch Chicken & Burger will be opening in its place this fall. Stay tuned…
Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord
STIX Eatery, a new restaurant featuring Southeast Asian cooking from Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam is soft opening very soon, possibly this week in the Park ‘N’ Shop center where McDonald’s used to be. Check out their menu here and check for updates on their Facebook page here. This place looks intriguing, I look forward to trying this place out! I’ve had plenty of Thai and Vietnamese food but I don’t believe I’ve ever tried Singaporean cuisine before. What are some recommended dishes to try?
From their website:
Walk through the bustling streets of many a Southeast Asian-city and you’ll find your senses bombarded by the aromas, vibrancy, and the variety of food available. Southeast Asian countries are known for their spiced-infused flavors, perfectly balanced by the use of brighter ingredients like ginger or lime. The use of chili for heat and tamarind for tartness bring a pleasant tang to the cuisine and leaves you wanting more.
The STIX Eatery menu composition: 40% skewers, 60% non-skewer deliciousness, and 100% delectable. As our name suggests, we focus heavily on grilling succulent, well-seasoned meat on sticks. However, in no way does that mean we neglect the quality of the other 60% of our cuisine. We simply want to give our customers as many options as possible–because who doesn’t like variety when it comes to food?
1358 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
Main St. Kitchen has been open for a couple of years in downtown Walnut Creek and they are going to be expanding next door where Bryn Walker used to be. Look for a fall opening according to the owner. There will be a full liquor bar in their current location and pizzeria and rotisserie next door with expanded seating and a bigger patio. Check out their menus here.
The fennel sausage soup of the day I had a couple of years ago was so delicious I’m glad they’re expanding and look forward to trying more dishes here soon!
1606 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Earlier this year we learned that the French restaurant La Sen Bistro, based in Concord, was opening in a new location in downtown Walnut Creek where Ottavio used to be and they have now opened. Check out their menu here and also check out photos of the inside after the jump. The back area has great natural lighting thanks to a spacious skylight highlighting the elegant interior. The bread came with a really nice garlic cilantro sauce, I look forward to trying out more dishes here!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1524 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Last spring we learned that the San Francisco-based Peruvian restaurant Limon Rotisserie would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Inge’s Footwear used to be and the signage is finally up. Check out their menus here and read about their background here. Right next door Lokanta Mediterranean Bar & Grill will be opening as well.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that according to the latest leasing information from the new apartment complex Lyric, located in downtown Walnut Creek on Locust St, Ascona Pizza will be opening a new location here. They currently have locations in Danville, Pleasanton and San Ramon. Check out their menu here.
From their web site:
We hand-make our dough daily, using our secret family recipe, and every ingredient we use is the highest quality available.
We hope you enjoy our hand tossed pizza dough, and our cheese is the best Wisconsin whole mozzarella cheese available. We guarantee our meats to be of excellent quality, including a first class selection of sausages and the freshest vegetables available.
Twin Canyon Shopping Center, San Ramon
According to a recent ABC permit report a restaurant called La Estrellita #2 will be coming to the Twin Canyon Shopping Center in San Ramon where Sushi House currently is. According to a chef there they will remain open for a few more months. Stay tuned…
3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Late last year we pondered whether a new poke restaurant called Poke Go would be coming to Lafayette to replace the Chinese reaturant The Tasteful Noodle and as you can see in the above photo, the temporary signage is up. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.