267 Hartz Ave. Danville
The restaurant and bar VIRTUE + VICE, featuring upscale comfort food, is opening very soon in Danville where The Peasant & The Pear used to be. Check out their food menu here and drink menu here.
1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
El Charro Mexican Dining opened in downtown Walnut Creek where Maria Maria used to be. This is the same place as El Charro in Lafayette, which closed a couple of years ago, with new owners. Check out the menu here.
From their website:
Welcome to El Charro at its new location in Walnut Creek, CA, where you will experience the great hospitality and some of the delicious Mexican food that El Charro has always been known for. We are excited to pay tribute to this classic restaurant and introduce you to a new era of El Charro. Some of what we do will be the same, much will be different… and it will all be delicious!
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Nick the Greek, which opened at the Veranda in Concord last fall, is planning to open in another spot where Panera used to be at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
3709 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Although I don’t see a sign outside the entrance, the sign streetside shows that Bake N Take Pizzeria & Bar opened where Curry Blvd Indian Cuisine used to be, next to Kelly-Moore Paints in Lafayette. Check out their menu here.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
In March, we learned that the restaurant Lita, featuring a modern approach to Latin Caribbean cuisine, would be opening at the Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out their menu here. I was surprised to see a photo of a lobster corn dog… but it is, “served with spicy Caribbean ketchup” after all.
From their website:
LITA brings you Miami flavors with Caribbean influences. Our chef driven menu delivers classic Caribbean-Latino dishes, reimagined to highlight locally sourced ingredients. LITA is a fresh and modern approach to Latin Caribbean cuisine.
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Martinez-based Guava Island Eats is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where the boba cafe Sinceretea used to be. Check out their online menu here. Looks interesting, I look forward to checking this place out!
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Over the summer, we learned that Bober Tea would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their Walnut Creek menu here. I look forward to trying out the Mung Bean Pandan Latte soon.
Slow cooked Mung Bean and Pandan leaves with extra rich milk, topped with a splash of our house-made Chizu.
1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
A new sushi restaurant and lounge called Sakimoto Sushi Lounge opened in downtown Walnut Creek, next to Macy’s where Corners Tavern used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Offering a New York style dining experience, diners will love the trendy feel of a big city nightlife experience, complete with themed environment, large screen projection, upbeat music, all while enjoying world renowned food from our staff of seasoned chefs.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Bober Tea signage is now up at Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek. Over the summer we learned they would be coming to Plaza Escuela and I look forward to checking this place out. Check out the Sacramento menu here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
The Kebab Shop, which opened a couple of years ago at Crow Canyon Commons in San Ramon is coming “soon..ish” to the Orchards Shopping Center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.