1518 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to all who emailed that the Vietnamese restaurant Mangosteen, which opened last August, has closed. A new Mexican restaurant called Capullo will be opening in this spot according to a coming soon sign in the window. Is it my imagination or are more and more Mexican restaurants opening around here these days?
3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Cheesesteaks Burgers and More is taking over where The Cheese Steak Shop used to be in Lafayette. Stay tuned…
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Gio Gelati is opening this weekend at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their flavors and more details on their website here.
The Veranda, Concord
Last week we learned that a new Brazilian steakhouse, Texas de Brasil, will be coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord and another restaurant called Doppio Zero will be opening there as well. Check out their San Francisco menu here.
From their website:
Welcome to Doppio Zero, where you’ll find comfort, conversation, and the best Neapolitan pizza and Southern Italian cuisine Mountain View, Cupertino, and San Francisco has to offer.
Enjoy the taste of fresh, top-notch ingredients brought together in traditional Campania recipes, from polipetti pulled straight from the Mediterranean Sea to pizzas pulled from our wood-fired oven.
If you’re looking for pizza that is 100% autentica, Doppio Zero is the best you’ll find outside of Naples.
Danville Livery
From the owners of the Japanese restaurant AKEMI in Berkeley comes a new restaurant called Aozora Sushi to Danville Livery where Jules Thin Crust Pizza used to be. Stay tuned…
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In the spring we learned that Oakland-based German-inspired beer garden and restaurant Bierhaus would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Lark Creek used to be and their Coming Soon signage is now up. Look for an October opening. Check out their food menu here and beer menu here.
The Veranda, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that another Brazilian steakhouse is coming to Concord, this time to The Veranda. It’s called Texas de Brazil and their menu is here. Note the above photo is not necessarily the actual restaurant location.
From their website:
Texas de Brazil began with a dream in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Enjoying the rancher’s life and feasting in the rodizio style native to the region, one of our partners had visions of bringing churrasco culture north to the United States. He wanted to share this unique way of dining where guests indulge in a parade of meats and extravagant seasonal salad area.
The destination for this restaurant was none other than cattle country…Texas. After all, the traditional steakhouse of Brazil blends perfectly with the service and class of the Lone Star State.
Clayton Valley Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Panera Bread opened recently at the Clayton Valley shopping center in Concord. Check out their menu here.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Taqueria Pueblo Magico opened at the Encina Grande shopping center where Evie’s Hamburgers used to be in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here.
The Shops At Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the restaurant Sajj Mediterranean, featuring Middle Eastern cuisine, is coming to The Shops At Bishop Ranch (where Target is) in San Ramon. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
All of our produce is locally sourced and our halal proteins are free of antibiotics or hormones. It’s the sight and aroma of SAJJ, pita, falafel and shawarma being made in front of you. It’s exotic Mediterranean entrée choices you can customize any way you want. It’s authentic sauces and flavors you won’t find anywhere else.