Restaurants

1813 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek

Last December we learned that Yalla Mediterranean would be opening its second location in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek where Daphne’s used to be however the opening has been pushed back to mid March. Their first location in downtown Pleasant Hill opened last December. Check out their menu here.

From a press release:

Providing a lively culinary experience from the moment you step inside, Yalla showcases an open-flame grill, rotisserie-style cooking, traditional Mediterranean spices, fresh ingredients and food cooked to order.  The menu showcases enticing, bold flavors through a variety of pita wraps, skewers, salads, sides and desserts.  In addition,Yalla’s offerings are perfect for those adhering to vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets, offering numerous salads, proteins and side options to provide a satisfying and nutritious meal.

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1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek

Two out of the three restaurants that are slated to open at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek have been announced and are planning to open this summer according to Diablo Dish. The second floor restaurant will be Barcelona-based Telefèric. According to their Facebook page:

Telèferic abrirá sus puertas en San Francisco, Estados Unidos!

I’m glad I won’t have to actually head out to San Francisco to try this place out!

The rooftop restaurant will be called Lighthouse and will be owned by the same owner as the wine bar Residual Sugar a few blocks away. It will feature a,  “seafood-driven menu, complete with splashy raw bar, a full cocktail and wine program, and three outdoor dining decks”.

Both restaurants sound great, I can’t wait to try them out!

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If you’ve parked in a parking garage you’ve probably noticed signs like this stating:

Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm may be present in foods or beverages sold or served here.

Such chemicals are also present in this area and in consumer produce and other items sold, provided, and used here.

I’ve seen signs like this in apartment buildings and elsewhere, but when I dropped by the McDonalds that closed recently in downtown Walnut Creek and saw this sign right on the door I couldn’t believe it. “chemicals known to cause cancer … may be present in foods or beverages”? Do all fast food restaurants have this warning? I’ve been known to enjoy an In-N-Out Burger every now and then but never paid attention to this. Does anyone else feel uncomfortable seeing this before going into a restaurant? Or am I being too cautious?

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1358 North Main Street, Walnut Creek

Back in March we learned that Breads of India was for sale in downtown Walnut Creek and it is now closed but a sign in the window notes that it’s “under new management, will open Spring 2015“.

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1321 Locust St, Walnut Creek

According to Diablo Dish Lift Lounge & Grill closed over the weekend in downtown Walnut Creek. A new restaurant/coffee bar is planned for this space called CoffeeShop and will feature local Bay Area coffee roasters and offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay tuned…

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1380 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word that McDonald’s has closed in downtown Walnut Creek. This is not surprising as an apartment complex has been planned for this spot. All signage has been stripped clean which makes for a cool looking sign below. A sign in the door notes that Lafayette, Pleasant Hill and Concord locations are still open.

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