New Chef and Weeknight Supper Menu at Corners Tavern in Walnut Creek

June 26, 2014 11:30 am

From a press release:

Corners Tavern, the contemporary American gastropub nestled in downtown Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza, has appointed Gavin Schmidt as Executive Chef. Gavin has been with Corners Tavern since its inception and was instrumental in shaping the original and subsequent menus. Gavin’s resume prior to Corners Tavern is like reading a page from the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100: Coi, Campton Place, Fifth Floor, Aqua and Elisabeth Daniel; restaurants where his roles varied from Sous Chef to Executive Chef.

1 Comment

“It’s Not a Wine Dinner, It’s a Beer Dinner” Dinner at Walnut Creek Yacht Club this Evening

June 25, 2014 4:30 pm

“It’s Not a Wine Dinner, It’s a Beer Dinner” Dinner:

Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, June 25th, 2014
6:00pm | $65

Local Brew from Schubros Brewery in San Ramon

Join us as we welcome Brewmaster Mike Johannsen. Mike will be on hand to talk with us about their brews their brewery, and craft brewing.

Gather on the Aft Deck 6:00
Dinner at 6:30

Appetizers
Cherry Rye Nico
Maine Rock Crab Stuffed Red Potatoes
sierra jack, candied jalapeño, roasted garlic
Bay Shrimp & Sweet Yellow Corn Fritters
spicy cherry onion dip
Moroccan Swordfish Meatballs
nico braised lentils, mint, lemon zest

First Course
Las Trampas Pale Ale
King Salmon Pastrami Gravlox Salad
mâche, shaved red onion, pickled fennel
golden tomato, swiss cheese, rye croutons
rubenesque dressing

Main Course
680 IPA

Meyer Ranch Beef Brisket
ipa braise, red potatoes, cippolini onions
grilled yellow zucchini, balsamic syrup
parmesan, roasted heirloom carrots
chef kev’s horseradish-beer mustard, pretzel rolls

Dessert
Diablo Dark

TCHO Chocolate & Toasted Walnut Tart espresso pastry, spiced rum whipped cream
toffee cream anglaise

$65 per person
tax and gratuity are not included
family style seating and service

0 Comments

Sunol Ridge Restaurant and Bar Opens in Walnut Creek

June 25, 2014 11:30 am

1388 Locust St, Walnut Creek

Last month I noted that Sunol Ridge Restaurant and Bar would be opening soon in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now open. Previous posts show the front of the restaurant but as you can see the side entrance to their patio looks amazing as well. Check out their menus below (click the menu for a larger view).

Diablo Dish recently reported that the chef has switched to Frank Jordan, who “worked as chef de partie for Top Chef Season Six–winner Michael Voltaggio at his West Hollywood restaurant, Ink”.

Menu:

6 Comments

American Kitchen Soft Opening in July in Lafayette

June 24, 2014 11:30 am

71 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette

The rustic, casual eatery American Kitchen is planning on a soft opening next month in July according to their Facebook page. As you can see in the photos their signage is up. Stay tuned…

2 Comments

Locust Street Deli Closes in Walnut Creek

June 18, 2014 11:30 am

1552 Locust St, Wanut Creek

Last month I noted that Locust Street Deli & Cafe would be closing in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now closed. I wonder how soon the replacement Japanese restaurant will take before it opens in this location…

3 Comments

Ice Monster Opening July 1st in Walnut Creek

June 17, 2014 11:30 am

2230 Oak Grove Rd. Walnut Creek

Yesterday I noted that a new dessert shop called Ice Monster is planning to open in the Nob Hill Shopping Center in Walnut Creek and I have some more information from the owner on what will be offered and a planned opening day of July 1st. The main offering will be shaved ice which is very exciting. I love snow cones so I’m sure I’m going to love this. Just in time for summer!

Email from the owner:

We are selling many kinds of desserts such as: ice cream, Belgian waffles, crepes, ice cream bread house (special), and shaved snow. Shave snow is our main product and it’s a new dessert that has been trending, but there are none in Walnut Creek. We are making flavored blocks of ice and we have a machine that will shave the block of ice into thin layers that drops down into a bowl. The layers become a snowy texture and we add toppings on it such as: condensed milk, fresh fruits, etc. It is much more healthier compared to ice cream and has a unique smooth texture. We are also selling many kinds of beverages such as: milk shakes, smoothies, and milk tea.

4 Comments

Ice Monster Coming Soon to Nob Hill Shopping Center in Walnut Creek

June 16, 2014 11:30 am

2230 Oak Grove Rd. Walnut Creek

Thanks to a reader for sending word about a cold desserts place called Ice Monster opening up in Citrus Marketplace on Oak Grove Rd. next to the recently opened Mexican restaurant Taqueria el Molino. Based on signs in the windows they’ll be offering bubble milk tea and “flavored snow ice cream”. Not sure whether that’ll include shaved ice but that would great if it does. Stay tuned…

0 Comments

Latest June Menu from (310) Eatery in Walnut Creek

June 12, 2014 11:30 am

Photo courtesy (310) Eatery
1633 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek

The new June menu from the LA Street Food restaurant (310) Eatery in downtown Walnut Creek is now available and includes new dishes such as Peking duck sliders and I-5 South Fish Tacos. The menu also indicates that breakfast will soon be available as well. Check them out on Facebook here.

0 Comments

The Hop Grenade Taproom & Bottle Shop gets Signage in Concord, Opening in June

June 10, 2014 11:30 am

2151 Salvio St, Concord

Back in April I noted that the Brewing Network-owned Hop Grenade Taproom & Bottleshop bar would be opening this spring in Concord next to Todos Santos Plaza and their signage is now up with an expected June opening according to their Facebook page:

We still don’t have a hard date for the soft opening (heh) but we hope to soon. Crazy how this construction business is a moving target, but such is life. We are working on it every single day and will post here first when we have a real date. Still looking like June is the best I can say…

0 Comments

Seoul Jung Sushi Boat Japanese Bar & Grill Opening End of June in Concord

June 9, 2014 11:30 am

1669 Willow Pass Rd, Concord

Next door to Seoul Jung Korean BBQ in the Park ‘N’ Shop strip mall in Concord a new Japanese restaurant will be opening by the end of June called Seoul Jung Sushi Boat Japanese Bar & Grill. Obviously this is the same owner.

0 Comments

Restaurants