110 Hartz Ave, Danville
The fried chicken restaurant Hen House, with the tag line “It’s so friggin good”, opened in March where Gotta Eatta Pita used to be in Danville. Check out their menu here.
110 Hartz Ave, Danville
The fried chicken restaurant Hen House, with the tag line “It’s so friggin good”, opened in March where Gotta Eatta Pita used to be in Danville. Check out their menu here.
1251 S. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Baja Fresh, sandwiched between Habit Burger Grill and Yogurtland in downtown Walnut Creek, has permanently closed.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Great news as Bierhaus, the German-inspired restaurant and beer hall which closed last December in downtown Walnut Creek, is reopening next month! When I first saw the sign in the window “REOPEN MAY” I wondered whether a Yoda fan employee may have enthusiastically stated that the restaurant may reopen sometime in the future. However, the Bierhaus website does indicate that it’s indeed reopening next month in May. By then I’ll be fully vaccinated and look forward to enjoying a soft pretzel and cold beer very soon.
1653 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last October, we learned that Taqueria Limon 3 would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. They are open from 10am – 10pm every day. Check out their menu here.
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
The Monster Wings, where Fire Wings used to be at The Shops at Todos Santos in Concord, is opening this month with one of the same owners as before. The inside looks nice with plenty of flat screen TVs to catch the latest game. Stay tuned…
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to those who emailed that Utah-based Crumbl Cookies is coming soon to the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Scroll down for their weekly menu here.
From their website:
At Crumbl, warm milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are always on the menu, along with 120+ specialty flavors that rotate weekly! Visit us in-store at any location nationwide for an unique open-kitchen experience where you actually see your Crumbl crew mix, bake, and prepare fresh cookies.
The Veranda, Concord
Brioche de Paris opened over a year ago in downtown Walnut Creek and they’re opening a second location with a new name at the Veranda shopping center in Concord. Check out the Brioche de Paris menu here. Thanks to those who emailed about this.
From the Veranda page:
A french Crêperie offering a variety of French Crêpes, Waffles, French Toast, French classic sandwiches, Gateaux Francais, Coffees and many other french surprise goodies.
965 Mountain View Dr, Lafayette
A new Vietnamese restaurant called Pho Benny is coming soon to Lafayette where Bistro Burger & Grill used to be, a stone’s throw away from Trader’s Joes. Stay tuned…
1604 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to those who emailed that Shake Shack is planning to come to downtown Walnut Creek where Destination Maternity used to be. According to the design review commission, there will be a pick-up window on the left side which will require pre-ordering via an app or website ahead of time which will eliminate lines. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s first art installation. The cart was quite the success, with Shack fans lined up daily for three summers.
I remember walking through Madison Square Park when I used to work in Manhattan but never ate there until much later in other cities.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Lita’s from Ay Madre! is coming to the Lyric apartment complex in downtown Walnut Creek according to a state ABC sign posted in the window. I’m not sure if it’s going to be called Lita’s or Ay Madre! but I believe this is the first store at this spot of any kind to open since the Lyric first opened in 2017. Blaze Pizza was supposed to open here but they never did. Stay tuned…