The perfect mural for World Famous Hotboys in downtown Walnut Creek.
405 Railroad Ave, Danville
A couple of years ago, we learned that Hopstone Cafe would replace Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches in Danville, but these days it looks empty with no signage in front. Anyone know what’s going on with this place?
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Yogurt Spot ❄️opened recently at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek, between Starbucks and El Jardin Taqueria. In addition to frozen yogurt, they also feature gelato and shaved ice. Check out their menu here.
Rossmoor Town Center, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that El Jardin Taqueria Opened recently at Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek where Burgerim used to be.
From the email:
Lower WC prices but a variety of generous taco fillings. Street food items like burritos and tortas dominate (good), the combo plate options are a little hazy and not my taste. A salsa bar is also available (no Tabasco seen).
1432 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new outdoor patio from the restaurant Sasa called Minami Garden opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Chef Philip Yang (proprietor & owner of Blue Gingko) prepares Japanese influenced dishes from around the world consisting of an eclectic mix of local and seasonal meat, sashimi, and traditional sushi specialties, with an emphasis on a unique variety of fresh seafood delivered daily from Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji fish market and Oahu’s Fish Auction.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Dumpling Time, with locations in San Francisco, San Jose and Berkeley, is coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their Santana Row menu here.
From their website:
The shop’s handmade dumplings include heritage pork, veggies, chicken, lamb, wagyu beef, and a range of seafood. Dumpling Time has a playful menu by having colorful dumpling-skin options made with beet reductions or spinach. Those who are not feeling pan-fried gyoza, will be offered our daily noodle option. Dumpling Time also offers ten local draft beers, bottled beers, along with wine as well.
1556 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that sweetgreen opened today in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the Walnut Creek menu here.
1520 Locust St, Walnut Creek
According to a state ABC sign posted in the window where Lokanta is located in downtown Walnut Creek, a new restaurant called Elia will be opening here. For now, Lokanta remains open for the next three to four weeks according to a Lokanta employee. Check out the Pleasanton Elia menu, featuring Greek cuisine here.
The Veranda, Concord
It’s been a while since I was last at the Veranda shopping center in Concord but Pressed, which offers juices, smoothies, freezes and smoothie bowls, has been open since late last year. Check out their store menu here. As summer approaches, I will definitely drop by for a freeze dessert. Certainly at their Walnut Creek location at least.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
The dessert and crepe café Brown Butter opened recently at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their menu here. This place looks really good. I look forward to trying it out soon.
