Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
The Japanese cream puff bakery Beard Papa’s opened recently at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here. It’s nice to have access to these iconic cream puffs in the East Bay.
Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord
Taiwanese-based 85°C Bakery Cafe opened recently at the Park ‘N’ Shop center on Willow Pass Rd. in Concord. Check out their menu here. I once drove to Pleasanton to get some baked goods at a 85°C Bakery Cafe so am very glad to see them in nearby Concord.
From their website:
The name 85ºC comes from the idea that the perfect brewing temperature for espresso coffee is 85º Celsius.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Last summer, we learned that the tween centric discount store Five Below would be coming to Willows Shopping center in Concord, and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here. I was able to pick up a cheap pair of dumbbells. 🏋️♀️🏋️♀️🏋️♀️
Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Before learning that processed meats like hot dogs increased the likelihood of getting cancer, I was a huge hot dog and sausage fan. When offered a choice between a burger and hot dog, I always chose hot dog. I love eating hot dogs, especially with mustard, relish and sauerkraut. Now, we see that Hot Dog Palace near Todos Santas Plaza in Concord has been unceremoniously replaced with a burger joint. Burger restaurants are ubiquitous, and I lament the loss of every dwindling hot dog restaurant. I wonder if this is due to the processed meat dangers? Or do people just like burgers more? I still eat hot dogs on occasion, just not as much as I used to.
Salvio Pacheco Square, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Japanese cream puff shop Beard Papa’s is coming to Salvio Pacheco Square in Concord across from Todos Santos Plaza. Check out their menu. What’s your favorite flavor?
The Veranda, Concord
Pressed, (formerly Pressed Juicery), is coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord this winter. Check out their menu here. I’m a fan of their frozen yogurt freezes!
The Veranda, Concord
In May, we learned that Bay Area-based Nick the Greek would be coming to The Veranda in Concord and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I tried the gyro bowl and quite enjoyed it.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
As autumn approaches, Spirit Halloweens begin to sprout all over empty storefronts. They recently opened (again), at Willows shopping center in Concord. Check out their Halloween costumes here.
Park ‘N’ Shop, Concord
An “authentic Taiwanese individual hotpot and boba tea” restaurant called Tasty Pot is coming soon to a newly remodeled section in the Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Our boiling hotpot soups are purposefully designed to leverage the natural taste of the various ingredients and are seasoned with seasonings imported from Taiwan, real meat bones, and cabbage. Each location is tastefully designed to provide a comfortable dining experience. As such, we are the perfect place for your dining needs from a romantic first date to a bonding family dinner.
The Veranda, Concord
EMC Seafood & Raw Bar, which opened a few years ago at the Veranda shopping center in Concord, has closed. Their San Jose location remains open.