The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
I Love Teriaki & Sushi will be reopening across the street to the new Shops at Todos Santos plaza where Bangkok Kitchen used to be.
The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
I Love Teriaki & Sushi will be reopening across the street to the new Shops at Todos Santos plaza where Bangkok Kitchen used to be.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
The juice bar Clean Juice is coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu here. In addition to juices they also offer Acai bowls, avocado and other toasts, and cleanses. I wonder how this will compare with Joe & the Juice?
From their website:
Clean Juice® started in 2014 as the brainchild of Kat & Landon Eckles. Landon, after spending years traveling internationally, was ready for a career change and more time at home with his growing family. Kat had spent the better part of a decade making smoothies and juices at home and shot off the idea of opening a juice bar in the Charlotte area.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
The restaurant Sourdough and Co, that we learned would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek in February, has now opened. Check out their menu here. I’m curious to try a Reuben or roast beef sandwich here.
3501 Clayton Rd, Concord
A new traditional Japanese restaurant called Izakaya An opened recently in the same small strip mall where Concord Tap House on Clayton Rd. in Concord is. Check out their tempura, grilled fish and kobachi menu here, hot pot, and noodle menu here, and ochazuke and dessert menu here. As someone who lived in Japan for several years in the 90’s this place reminds me most closely to the cozy izakayas I encountered over there. Even the music playing here is from the 80s/90s. I definitely want to try this place out soon!
From their Yelp page:
Authentic Japanese Izakaya An, is clean and cozy at-home-like atomosphere gives you relaxed vibe where you can come enjoy yourself or with friends and family. We are specialized in kobachi (small homestyle dish) to compliment Japanese Sake and beer as well as charcoal grilled Yakitori, tempura, ochazuke and noodles.
Clayton Valley Shopping Center, Concord
Sacramento-based restaurant Kick’N Mule is planning to open at the Clayton Valley shopping center in Concord where Bella Ristorante used to be according to the latest leasing information. Last year they opened in Danville. Check out their Danville burger/sandwich menu here and entree/dessert menu here.
From their Danville website:
Kick’N Mule is home of 25+ Moscow Mules and HD TV’s on every wall so you can enjoy every action packed sport event without missing a thing. You will find a something special in our food menus to choose from. We are family friendly and nights to meet up or meet new friends!
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
There has been much progress on the remodeled Taco Bell at the Rheem Valley shopping center in Moraga so the opening looks like it will be happening fairly soon.
Danville Livery
Jules Thin Crust pizza closed recently at the Danville Livery shopping center. That leaves their Oakland location as the only other West Coast spot with the rest on the East Coast.
3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Earlier this year we learned that Lavash, a Mediterranean restaurant from the owners of Silk Road in Walnut Creek called would be coming to Lafayette where Rustic Tavern used to be and as you can see in the above photo their signage is now up.
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.
