145 E. Prospect Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Lottie’s Creamery has soft opened in Danville with the grand opening happening this coming Saturday. This is their third location after Walnut Creek and Palo Alto. Check out their latest menu selection on their Instagram page here.
2nd Ave. & N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago we learned that the proposed In-N-Out Burger for Walnut Creek was cancelled due to potential traffic issues but now Amy’s Drive Thru is hoping to open a new vegetarian restaurant in this spot. Despite the name they will also offer sit down tables. Get updates about this proposed Walnut Creek location from their mailing list here and check out their menu here.
From a PR:
Amy’s Drive Thru offers great-tasting casual fare, like veggie burgers, shakes, french fries, pizza and burritos — all with gluten free and dairy free options.
“We are proposing to bring our next-level vegetarian fare to Walnut Creek with an Amy’s Drive Thru at the corner of 2nd Avenue and N. Main Street,” said Dave Wolfgram, President of Amy’s Drive Thru Restaurants. “We are focusing on providing the neighborhood with delicious and affordable organic food in a beautiful, community-oriented restaurant where all feel welcome.”
Wolfgram added that while the majority of Amy’s customers dine in, the drive-thru option is especially popular with young families, seniors, and those with limited mobility. From the building’s living roof to the fresh and modern interior, nearly everything at the Walnut Creek Amy’s will feel different than a typical fast-food restaurant. “We want delicious and affordable organic food to be readily available to everyone,” Wolfgram said.
2277 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for send word that the Japanese restaurant Sakura is relocating within San Ramon from their current Crow Canyon Commons location by summer. Check out their menu here.
2540 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Round Table Pizza will be coming to the former Giuseppe’s spot in San Ramon.
1516 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Pancoast Pizza, which we learned would be expanding last year in Walnut Creek near Las Lomas High School is planning to reopen next month sometime in May. Check out their menu here.
From the owner:
We will have an expanded dining room and outdoor seating, additional menu items such as cheesesteaks, chicken wings, additional chicken options for salads & pizzas, cookies and finally craft tap beer/pitchers and soda. We can now accommodate larger parties at our new 10 foot table made personally by Bob Pancoast.
Lafayette Mercantile
An update from this week’s update about Danville-based Esin coming to the Lafayette Mercantile where Yankee Pier used to be. Although Lamorinda Weekly reported that they “will be opening a second Esin” it turns out that the owners will actually be opening a third concept restaurant (after Esin and Revel) called Social Bird. Stay tuned…
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The fast casual restaurant MIXT, featuring salads, grain bowls, plates and sandwiches in a open, light-filled environment, recently soft opened at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. There will be a grand opening celebration with giveaways this Saturday, April 27th. Check out the San Ramon menu here.
From their website:
Each signature salad is meticulously crafted—developed after months of testing flavor profiles and preparation methods. We spend weeks perfecting our signature salads, not just because we want them to taste great and highlight the season’s best flavors but because a salad is more than just a bunch of ingredients tossed together. It should be a well-balanced nutrient-rich meal that brings a smile to your face.
Lafayette Mercantile
The Danville-based restaurant and bar Esin will be coming to Lafayette where Yankee Pier used to be at the Lafayette Mercantile plaza according to Lamorinda Weekly. Check out a sample lunch menu here and dinner menu here.
From their website:
Curious, adventurous, and caring, the deCarions meticulously oversee each meal for their guests. They are fussy about everything at the restaurant from the pristine dining room to the freshness of each ingredient. The couple also takes extra care to mentor and train their staff. Curtis and Esin attract food-loving servers who instinctively understand guests’ needs. They nurture a spirit of teamwork and independent thinking. And keep a keen eye on the environment by recycling and using many local purveyors.
1616 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month downtown Walnut Creek had NO Burmese restaurants and by next month there will be two of them as Burma 2 is expected to open next month in May where Siam Fine Thai used to be. The other Burmese restaurant, Burma Unique, opened just this week. Check out their website here. However, I wonder what’s going on in front of the restaurant as that looks like a pretty big hole down there.
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The boba/poke restaurant T4 & Poke which opened a couple of years ago in downtown Walnut Creek is switching things up as they get rid of the poke and will be known as Amausaan Uji Matcha / Japanese Cuisine & Lounge. The boba drinks will remain as they offer Japanese desserts such as Matcha Mille Crepe. Check out their menu here. As a fan of Japanese desserts I look forward to trying this place out!
