Pizza is becoming popular in Walnut Creek these days with Pizza My Heart and Slice House opening soon in downtown and Mod Pizza will be opening a new location in the new Orchards shopping center anchored by Safeway (across the street from Encina Grande). Check out their menu here.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
The wait is over as “farm to plate” restaurant Urban Plates opens in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center on Crescent Dr. I was looking forward to trying this place out yesterday but even though the sign out front says “Now Open” they were closed. However, someone working there indicated they’ll be open today. In addition to healthy dining choices they also offer wine and local craft beer as well. The new outdoor patios with heat lamps look great. Check out the photos of the inside and patios after the jump. Check out their menu here.
Has anyone tried this place yet? What dishes do you recommend?
More photos after the jump…
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
While you’re waiting for Round 1 Bowling & Entertainment to open in Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord check out the newly reopened food court. There is plenty of seating available as you can see in the photo below and the following food options are available:
Photos of the restaurant signage after the jump…
Via Corners Tavern Facebook
From an email:
Have you joined us for one of our Swig Series dinners yet?
Our second dinner of the season is coming up soon and you won’t want to miss it! We’ve partnered with Altamont Beer Works from Livermore and will be offering a special four-course menu of paired dishes from Chef Adam Carpenter.
Sunday, May 15, 2016 — 6pm
Appetizers:
Tavern grilled cheese
Salt cod corn dog
Crab and corn fritter
Chef selection table snacks
Undersized iPA Session Ale1st course
Local Asparagus, 60 minute egg, chorizo vinaigrette, county line greens
Undersized iPA Session Ale2nd course
Crispy Tuna “Fish and Chips,” tempura tuna, purple potatoes, piquillo aioli
Rich Mahogany American Red Ale3rd course
Grilled Quail, corn polenta cake, coriander crust, maple glaze
Hop Arsenal IPA (seasonal new release)4th course
“Baked Livermore”
Almond Cake, house made vanilla ice cream, blueberry jus
Berry White Summer wheat/cream ale
Park Plaza, Lafayette
The wait is almost over as Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen & Coffee Bar is opening this Monday, May 16th in Lafayette in the newly redeveloped Park Plaza according to Diablo Dish, and will be “open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, offering hand-roasted coffee and New American comfort food made with local, organic ingredients.” Check out their Danville morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. I know where I going for brunch!
1800 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The highly rated San Francisco-based pizzeria Slice House is getting ready to opening soon in downtown Walnut Creek. This is the final spot to open at the new development on the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Main St. Previously, ROOFTOP, Teleferic Barcelona and the clothing store Vineyard Vines opened over the past several months. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. As a huge pizza fan I can’t wait to try this place out!
1444 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
The iconic baseball bat door handles may be gone, but according to the Bay Area Newsgroup the restaurant MoMo’s, located next to AT&T Park in San Francisco is opening a second location in downtown Walnut Creek where McCovey’s used to be. Slater’s 50/50 was supposed to open here but that obviously fell through. Check out MoMo’s menus here.
From their website:
MoMo’s opened in 1998 and was so named in memory of our proprietor’s grandmother and mentor, whom he affectionately called MoMo. Located on the lively South of Market waterfront, we pride ourselves on offering a true San Francisco experience.
From an abundance of outdoor seating to a privileged view of AT&T Ballpark, we enjoy unique and distinct features that set us apart. Whether you choose to eat in our comfortable yet sophisticated dining room, outside on the patio or sitting at our famous bar, we provide high quality food and service throughout.
Come see for yourself why MoMo’s has become a San Francisco icon. MoMo’s is part of the Golden Bear Restaurant Corporation.
1496 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek
Starbucks is the first store to open in the new Agora apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek on Newell Ave. Around the corner California Pizza Kitchen will eventually be opening and located diagonally across is Pacific Bay Coffee Co.
The first person who lists all downtown Walnut Creek Starbucks locations (including those within other stores) gets a free BtC t-shirt.
70 Moraga Way, Orinda
Turquoise Mediterranean Grill, open since 2008, has closed in Orinda on Moraga Way. According to the alcoholic beverage control notice a new restaurant called Reem’s Steaks will be opening in this location. Stay tuned…
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Urban Plates, the Southern California-based “farm to plate” restaurant is opening mid-May according to their web site. As you can see in the photo below they are almost finished. Check out the Pleasant Hill menu here. I’m looking forward to trying this out!
