1375 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Burma Unique is having a grand opening tomorrow from 6 – 8pm, April 18th with a “free entree with drink purchase”. Check out their menu here.
1375 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Burma Unique is having a grand opening tomorrow from 6 – 8pm, April 18th with a “free entree with drink purchase”. Check out their menu here.
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that there was a kitchen/attic fire at the Lafayette restaurant Postino last night. When I dropped by to check it out today the entire area smelled incredibly smoky.
Con Fire remains on scene of restaurant fire in Lafayette tonight. Currently in overhaul, which is expected to last several hours. Fire not suspicious and was limited to kitchen and attic areas, with extensive smoke & water damage throughout. Mt. Diablo open in both directions.
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) April 17, 2019
College Park Center, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Shanghai-based boba cafe Happy Lemon is opening in a new spot at College Park Center (Contra Costa Blvd. & Gold Club Rd.) in Pleasant Hill. Check out their drinks menu here.
From their website:
Happylemon is a fresh creative takeaway tea brand. Applying bright colors and simple lines, it creates a happy, energetic, healthy and lovely brand image, becoming one of the most representative tea brands in China. Happy Lemon aims to promote a new tea culture; tea is Chinese culture and Happy Lemon aims to make tea a world’s culture.
The Veranda, Concord
Last summer we learned that the SoCal-based restaurant chain Yard House would be coming to the Veranda shopping center in Concord and they are now set to open in two weeks on April 29th. Check out their menu here. There will be, “over 100 American-style dishes made from scratch daily, and the world’s largest selection of draft beer with 130 taps”.
Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
Thanks to a reader sending word that Ramen 101 opened recently at the Shops at Todos Santos in Concord. Check out their Concord menu here. Note that there is also a vegetarian ramen option.
370 Hartz Ave, Danville
Hartz Cafe, featuring crepes, ice cream and coffee, opened this week on, can you guess, Hartz Ave. in Danville, where BlooGrape Organic Sworls used to be. I don’t see any social media presence yet but crepes and ice cream sure does sound delicious as summer approaches.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
Thanks to those who emailed about Corner Bakery Cafe closing at the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center. As you can see in the photo below, they closed at the end of March and are still open in Pleasanton and San Francisco.
Rheem Valley Shopping Center, Moraga
It looks like iTea will no longer be the only boba drink spot in Moraga as Squeeze Juice Bar, featuring boba drinks judging from a poster in the window, plans to open where Little Hearty Noodle used to be in the Rheem Valley shopping center. Stay tuned…
1521 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
The Napa-based restaurant and wine shop Bounty Hunter opened this week in downtown Walnut Creek, next to Va de Vi. Check out their menus here. One reader emailed that they “expanded the menu quite a bit from what they serve at the Napa location. Some additional wine bar ‘snack’ items, salads, and seafood selections in addition to their signature barbecue.” I look forward to checking this place out!
From their website:
Walnut Creek will not only boast small selective producers from California, but a large inventory of international wines, available to taste or enjoy with a meal in our lush and sophisticated setting, or purchase in our retail shop of over 500 wines.
Classic Americana Cuisine that resonates with all generations. Signature dishes include Classic BBQ, Fried Chicken, Smoked Prime Rib, Seared Ahi Tuna, grilled fish and entrée style salads. The source of cooking is a wood-fired grill and a Southern Pride Smoker.
Wine is first at Bounty Hunter. We feature 40 wines by the glass, 12 wine flights and over 500 wines by the bottle. A full bar is offered although there is a curated cocktail list with a focus on classic cocktails that include spirits that we offer in the retail store. The beer list is a selection of domestic and international craft beers.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
A couple of years ago we learned that Ascona Pizza would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in the Lyric apartment complex and although that is not happening according to the latest leasing information Blaze Pizza will be opening in this spot instead. Check out their menu here.