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.
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
1847 Willow Pass Rd, Concord
Oakland-based Cajun/Creole restaurant Rockin Crawfish is opening in a new location this month in the Park ‘N’ Shop on Willow Pass Rd. in Concord (right behind McDonald’s) according to their Facebook page. Check out their Oakland menu here.
From their website:
Our delicious seafood has a uniquely Cajun flavor that we know you will love. We also offer a full line of beverages including both Domestic and Imported Beers, Sake, or delicious Sakitinis served with your choice of fruit from lychees to mango or peach.
For starters we offer an appetizer list that is sure to have something you’re craving. Choose from Cajun chili cheese fries or Buffalo wings to seafood gumbo or oysters on the half shell, but remember to save room for your main course!
On our menu you will find great Cajun seafood offerings including crawfish, crab, shrimp, clams and oysters, and for families we’ve included some kid friendly items as well, like chicken strips with fries. Add your choice of sides, including rice, potatoes or corn, and your dinner is complete. And dPark ‘N’ Shopon’t think we’ve forgotten about desert – you will love our fried Oreos with strawberries and ice cream.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
The burger restaurant Eureka! is coming soon to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord according to a sign in one of the newly built sections across the street from where Ike’s will be. Check out their Berkeley menu here. Has anyone been to their Berkeley location? What dishes do you recommend?
They also offer craft brews and a bourbon bar. From their website:
Discover the renaissance of American craft brewing and small batch distillation in our uniquely 100% America beer and bourbon bar. Eureka! features rare, innovative and ultra-premium craft beer and whiskey handmade by our nation’s best artisans. To celebrate this quintessential American tradition our classic cocktail selection is derived from all natural liqueurs, fresh fruits and a full-bar.
From an email:
Ygnacio Wood Swim Club in Concord, is re-paving the pool, through Kickstarter we are raising money to help with the expense. Along with internal fundraising too. Our pool is a non-profit any pledge/donation is tax deductible.
Learn more about us and why Ygnacio Wood isn’t just a pool… it is our community, our family and creates memories that will last for a lifetime.
Help us make our 50th season one to remember and launch our next 50-years. Help us at our Kickstarter “Pave our Pool” campaign.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1547502661/pave-our-pool
785 Oak Grove Rd, Concord
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the sandwich chain Jimmy John’s opened last week in Oak Grove Plaza in Concord where Trader Joe’s is located. Jimmy John’s started in Charleston, IL back in 1983. Check out their menu here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Ike’s Sandwich Shop is coming to the Willows Shopping Center in Concord where Quiznos used to be, next to Road Runner Sports. This 1150 sf location is next to the new road connecting the back and front parking lots so it feels quite different from before the redevelopment. The Walnut Creek Ike’s opened a couple of years ago. Check out their menu here. What is your favorite Ike’s sandwich?
Willows Shopping Center
A new through-way connector has opened at the Willows Shopping Center in Concord connecting the back and front parking lots making it much easier to drive and walk around. See the before shot here.
The Livermore-based Cheese Therapy food truck [great name!] debuted at the Off the Grid food market in Concord over the weekend. I tried the spicy pumpkin soup and salami veggie sandwich and it was delicious! They are also at the Taste of the World food market in Walnut Creek near the Pleasant Hill BART station. Check out their schedule here.
From their website:
Honoring fine artisan cheesemakers and cheese-making traditions, near and far, by sharing our passion, knowledge and expertise, offering excellent cheeses, cheese-related products and education, to broaden the appreciation of cheese and enhance the quality of life in our community. Serving the San Francisco East Bay Community from our base in the Livermore Valley.
Hillcrest Park
Olivera Road, Concord
Saturday, November 8th, 2014
8:30am | $35/$40Invite your family, friends & neighbors to join us for Concord’s Inaugural Veteran’s Day 10K/5K Run/Walk presented by Contra Costa Blue Star Moms Chapter 20. This Veteran’s Day race was created to raise awareness and show support for our many local veterans and raise money to provide support for active duty service personnel, promote patriotism, assist Veterans organizations and assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
This 6.2 mile (10K) and 3.1 mile (5K) Run/Walk is an out and back course route that starts in Hillcrest Park, heads out onto the Iron Horse Trail and then loops back into Hillcrest Park by the Korean War Memorial, ending in the park. There will be 2 aid stations on the 10K course (1 on the 5K course) with water and electrolyte drinks.