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.
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.
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?
1631 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
The Brazilian steakhouse Brasas Do Brazil Churrascaria has opened where Mimi’s Cafe used to be on Willow Pass Rd. in Concord near the Park & Shop shopping center. Initially they’ll be open for lunch and later in the week they’re planning to open for dinner as well. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. The inside is very spacious to make room for the meat carts that pass by. I’ve never been to a Brazilian steakhouse before but on the tables next to each place setting are two cards; a green “Yes, Please” one and one in red, “no, thank you”. That way the person manning the cart will know whether to carve and serve you the meat dish. There is also a big self-serve salad bar in the middle and in the back is a separate space that can be reserved for parties etc. I look forward to trying this place out!
More photos of the inside after the jump…
2035 Salvio St, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Mom’s Touch Chicken & Burger, which opened near Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, has closed. According to a sign in the window a new restaurant with a different name will also be serving chicken sandwiches. I wonder how close in taste it’ll be to the Mom’s Touch sandwiches?
The Veranda, Concord
Old Navy has opened at the Veranda shopping center in Concord while interestingly, maintaining their existing location for the time being in the Willows shopping center next door.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
In February we learned that San Jose-based Frujuice would be coming to Sunvalley shopping center in Concord and they have now opened (in May).
The Veranda, Concord
Last week we learned that Gap Factory opened in the Veranda shopping center in Concord and thanks to a reader for pointing out that Banana Republic Factory has opened here as well. Check out their website here.
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the SoCal-based restaurant chain Yard House is coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Check out their food menu here and drink menu here.
From their Facebook page:
Each Yard House location offers 100+ draft brews and an array of crafted cocktails.
Our globally-inspired menu features more than 100 made-from-scratch favorites, from salads, street tacos and grilled burgers to seafood, steaks and ribs. Each Yard House has a distinct vibe with custom artwork, a classic and current rock soundtrack of 10,000 songs, and glass-enclosed keg room housing up to 3,000 gallons of fresh, quality beer.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
A new ice cream shop called Creamery & Joy opened recently on the second floor of the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. One unique aspect of their offerings is cotton candy such as the cotton candy/unicorn burrito. Check out their Instagram page here.
4436 Clayton Rd, Concord
A new Korean restaurant called Dong Haeng opened recently in a strip mall on Clayton Rd. in Concord.
