1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Looks like I jumped the gun on the Library on Main restaurant opening earlier today as I received an email from the owner:
we aren’t actually doing service until this Friday 7/31.
1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Looks like I jumped the gun on the Library on Main restaurant opening earlier today as I received an email from the owner:
we aren’t actually doing service until this Friday 7/31.
1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
***UPDATE*** According to the owner they will be open this Friday, July 31st.
Back in June we learned that owner of the Vietnamese fusion restaurant Élevé would be closing and opening in its place a new American restaurant called Library on Main, serving “hearty playful small plates” and they are now open. The new name and book-inspired design is in reference to the former Walnut Creek library located at this spot. Check out their soft-opening menu here and cocktail menu here. Of course I’m looking forward to trying the Library burger! The menu contains literary-appropriate titles such as: Prologues (snacks), Chapter One (salads), Chapter Two (small plates), Chapter 3 (large plates) and Happily Ever After (desserts). Check out their Facebook page here.
More photos of the inside after the jump…
1900 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the Starbucks on Contra Costa Blvd. in Pleasant Hill is now open 24 Hours.
Park Plaza, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the hugely popular, Danville-based, Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar is opening a second location in Park Plaza in downtown Lafayette and are hoping to open in Spring, 2016. Last year we learned that the gluten-free bakery Mariposa was coming to Park Plaza as well so this is going to be a happening place this time next year! Check out their Danville morning menu here, lunch menu here, dinner menu here, and beverage menu here. As a huge fan of Sideboard I’m really excited that they’re coming to Lafayette. Still not sure where to park but hopefully parking will be available near the library?
1273 Locust St Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for tweeting us that the frozen yogurt shop Coco Swirl is closing today in downtown Walnut Creek. So if you’re looking for an ice cream doughnut sandwich you’re going to have to head out to their Pleasant Hill location. Last year we noted that this location was available for lease.
1677 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the Vietnamese fusion restaurant Élevé would be transformed by the same owner into a casual restaurant focusing on small plates and as you can see the transformation has now begun. Track their progress on Facebook here and bookmark their website for future reference here. They are located in downtown Walnut Creek a block from Civic Park and the current Walnut Creek library.
Dinner for The Dead at Walnut Creek Yacht Club:
Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
6:00pm | $65In honor of the 50th Anniversary
of The Grateful Dead(yes Chef Kev is a Dead Head)
We are having a party to help celebrate
the final shows and the end of an era.
Put on your tie dye and come on down
Gather on the Aft Deck 6:00Menu
Electric Kool Aid Cocktail
I love finding new dishes to try at food truck markets like the one shown above that recently stopped in downtown Walnut Creek. But the height of the ordering and pickup windows is dizzily high so I feel like a kindergartner when ordering. Does anyone else feel awkward ordering and picking up from these ultra-high food trucks?
550 Hartz Ave, Danville
In the beginning of the year we learned that Blue Line Pizza was coming to Hartz Ave. in Danville where Rakestraw Books used to be and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. Blue Line Pizza is from the same owners as Little Star Pizza in San Francisco.
From their Facebook page:
The award-winning pizza from legendary SF-based Little Star Pizza is expanding throughout the Bay Area with a new name and look (but same great food). Blue Line Pizza is a neighborhood pizzeria that features tasty organic salads and appetizers, gluten and vegan free options, an assortment of quality beers, wines and signature cocktails, and, of course, our famous Chicago deep-dish and New York thin crust style pizzas.
From a press release:
Food truck lovers rejoice! Beginning on Tuesday, July 14th the community of Walnut Creek can come together to enjoy a variety of Off the Grid food trucks, live entertainment from Oakland’s Borrowed Trouble rock band, wine and beer garden, and lots of tasty reasons to come back every Tuesday with family and friends for this ongoing weekly event.
The location is what truly makes this food truck event unique. The shuttered McDonald’s restaurant parking lot on N. California Blvd. has been graciously donated by Rescore Property Company in order for Walnut Creek to provide this event in a safe and central location. It’s an inspiring example of how a community can repurpose a dated fast food parking lot into a modern food truck and entertainment experience.
“Walnut Creek Downtown has worked diligently for several years to bring an exciting food truck event to downtown for our community to come out and enjoy together,” says Byron Best, Executive Director of Walnut Creek Downtown. “By partnering with the City of Walnut Creek and using the new Downtown Enhancement Initiatives funds, we were able to see this event come to fruition with Off the Grid who we’re extremely excited to work with.”
The rotating lineup of nine food trucks in Walnut Creek will include Drewski’s Hot Rod Kitchen, Gyro Stop Kebab G, ADOruBOwl, and IzzyA’s Frozen Custard. Find the full lineup available at http://offthegridsf.com.
What: Off the Grid: Walnut Creek Downtown food truck event
Where: Walnut Creek Downtown @ 1380 N. California Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94596
When: Tuesday, July 14 (and every subsequent Tuesday) 5 to 9 p.m. with music from 6 to 8 p.m.
