Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Earlier this year we learned about a new pizza restaurant called MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza coming to the Willows shopping center in Concord and their signage is now up. Check out their pizza menu here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Earlier this year we learned about a new pizza restaurant called MidiCi Neapolitan Pizza coming to the Willows shopping center in Concord and their signage is now up. Check out their pizza menu here.
The Veranda, Concord
In March we learned that Sacramento-based Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar would be coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord and they are officially opening on May 14th. Check out their Concord menu here. They offer sushi/sashimi as well as hot dishes like gyoza, donburi, teriyaki and more. The inside is spacious with tall ceilings decorated with cool fish sculptures hanging from above as well as TVs liberally spaced out to catch the latest game. With a long sushi bar at one end, traditional bar towards the front plus an outdoor patio section on the side there is plenty of space to enjoy a Japanese style meal with drinks.
More photos of the inside and food after the jump…
Park & Shop, Concord
Bonjour Bakery & Cafe, which opened a few years ago in the Park & Shop shopping center in Concord and served Japanese/Korean-style baked goods, has closed. A sign in the windows points to a new bakery opening called Casa del Affajor. According to this Wikipedia article:
An alfajor is a traditional confection found in Uruguay, Chile, Argentina, El Salvador, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Spain, Paraguay, Venezuela, Southern Brazil, and the Philippines. The archetypal alfajor entered Iberia during the period of al-Andalus. It is produced in the form of a small cylinder and is sold either individually or in boxes containing several pieces.
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
Four new eateries are coming to a new Shops at Todos Santos development at the corner of Salvio St. and Galindo St. in Concord where La Sen Bistro and Concord Jewelers used to be:
Stay tuned…
The Vineyard, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Bambu, a cafe featuring Asian inspired drinks and desserts is coming soon to the Vineyard shopping center (Kmart and Lucky) in Concord. Check out their drinks menu here. These drinks look really interesting, I look forward to trying some of them like #4 Summer Delight made with red tapioca, mung bean, coconut milk, jello, grass jelly & pandan jelly.
From their Facebook page:
Refreshing, beautiful, Asian inspired drinks and desserts! We always use fresh ingredients, and refresh our batches multiple times a day to ensure only the absolute best quality and taste!
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Earlier this year we learned that Massage Envy was planning on opening in the Willows shopping center in Concord and as you can see in the above photo that’s definitely happening. Check out the different types of available massages here.
The Veranda, Concord
The gym City Sports Club is set to open tomorrow at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Interestingly you can peek through the windows from the outside to look at the pool. I wonder if they’ll add some privacy screening to the windows…
Photo from The Veranda
Free Movies at West Wind Drive-In:
West Wind Drive-In
1611 Solano Way, Concord
Thursday, April 19th, 2018
8:00pm | FreePlease join us on Thursday, April 19th for Free Movie Night! We will be showing Coco, Jumanji, Pitch Perfect, and Thor! There will also be music, games and fun for the entire family! Gates open at 6:00pm and movies start at 8:00pm. We hope to see you there
The Veranda, Concord
Last month we learned that Toys “R” Us was closing their US stores but there was still a slight chance that another buyer would scoop up some locations. However, the giant “GOING OUT OF BUSINESS” sign in front of the Toys “R” Us at the Veranda shopping center has put that idea to rest. Hopefully there will be some good sales happening eventually.
1631 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
A new Brazilian steak house called Brasas Do Brazil is opening where Mimi’s Cafe used to be on Willow Pass Rd. in Concord near the Park & Shop shopping center. The signage says it’s going to be a churrascaria, which according to Wikipedia is, “place where meat is cooked in churrasco style, which translates roughly from the Portuguese word for ‘barbecue’.” Check for updates on their Facebook page here.