Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
A new food court is coming to the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord featuring seven new food offerings. Stay tuned…
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
A new food court is coming to the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord featuring seven new food offerings. Stay tuned…
1851 Sutter St, Concord
Last week we learned that Rockin Crawfish opened in Concord, and now, coincidentally, thanks to a reader we learn that a new seafood restaurant, Tom’s Crab Shack has opened across the street on Willow Pass Rd. Check out their menu here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
In January we learned that Ike’s Sandwich Shop was coming to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord and right next door Palo Alto-based Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream will be opening up. Check out their complete flavor list such as caramel praline and black raspberry crunch here.
From their website:
Rick’s Rather Rich Ice Cream has been the home of 48 exceptional, handmade ice cream creations such as Coffee Molasses Chip, Rose andWhite Chocolate Ginger. We live, breathe and dream ice cream and never get tired of brightening a customer’s day with a big ol’ scoop of everyone’s favorite dessert —ice cream.
We also make the most delicious and beautifully decorated ice cream cakes (over 20 varieties) around. Or, try our handmade cupcakes, ice cream whoopies, cookies, brownies and pies.
Rosie the Riveters:
Concord Library
2900 Salvio Street
Saturday, April 25th, 2015
1:00pm | FreeCome to the Concord Library to meet four of the women who worked in shipyards in Richmond and Oakland during World War II. Their jobs included welder, draftsman and electrician. “Rosie the Riveter” is the popular name for women who worked in the defense industry during World War II. The name Rosie the Riveter comes from a popular song written in 1942. Join us at this special event and meet these inspiring women who will tell their stories, show their photos and share their unique perspective of the World War II Home Front.
1847 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Rockin Crawfish, the Cajun restaurant from Oakland has opened a new location in Concord at the Park ‘N’ Shop in Concord. Check out their food menu here and beverage menu here. The inside has a fun, eclectic feel with records, guitars, license plates and of course artistic drawings of crawfish plastered on the walls. There is plenty of seating and large bar area throughout. Check out the photos of the inside below to get a feel for how it looks.
It’s been a while since I’ve been to New Orleans and this cuisine was so tempting that I ordered the crawfish boil ($13.99/market price). You choose the spiciness when ordering (I chose original which, although is less than mild, still had plenty kick for me), and after a short while a pound of piping hot crawfish in a clear, plastic bag along with a bib and a plate of lemons and a salty pepper dipping powder is ready to devour. The waitress explained that most people squeeze the lemons into the powder so you can dip the crawfish. First, you remove the shell from the head and suck the juice out. Then you remove the meat from the tail, dip into the sauce, and enjoy. Nothing else is edible. Crawfish don’t have much meat but there are plenty of crawfish in the bag. I recommend getting a side of steamed rice. It’s quite a bit of work but it’s delicious and if ever there were a place to enjoy cajun cooking this is it!
More photos of the inside including the crab tank after the jump…
2151 Salvio St, Concord
Last month we learned that Mi Pi Pizza would be opening soon across from Todos Santos Park in Concord and it looks like they will be opening this Saturday according to their Facebook page. Check out their food menu here and bar menu here.
Spotted in Concord, the sign says, “El Azucar Muerde” (Sugar Bites):
From the first 5 Contra Costa website:
In an effort to prevent childhood obesity, First 5 Contra Costa and the Healthy and Active Before 5 collaborative have launched a hard-hitting campaign urging parents to protect their toddlers and preschoolers from sugary drinks, and serve them water instead.
As you can see from the artwork, we’re not pulling any punches with this campaign.
Spotted at the Willows shopping center in Concord. Glad to see new bike racks added throughout.
2118 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
The Nepalese and Indian restaurant Himalayan Cuisine opened several months ago a block from Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here.
2151 Salvio St, Concord
The pizza restaurant openings keep coming with the Chicago style pizza restaurant Mi Pi Pizza opening sometime this month in Concord across from Todos Santos Park. Check their Facebook page to see the signage which has gone up.
From their Facebook page:
Mi Pi Pizza is an authentic Chicago Restaurant capturing the flavors & atmosphere of Chicago. 4 Crusts including Deep Dish Pizza
