The sandwiches at Ike’s are tasty but not cheap so a BOGO deal like this is great!
2065 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
A new restaurant called Twisted Times Restaurant, Sports, and Spirits is planning on opening this summer in Walnut Creek where Tullio’s Italian Restaurant used to be. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Twisted Times Restaurant, Sports, and Spirits is a concept created to provide a unique and fun family themed concept designed to be flexible and dynamic in its location choices, growth, and development. In today’s highly competitive environment, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to differentiate one restaurant concept from another. Our small plate concept will keep allowing for a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy many different options in one dining experience or choose to focus on a few options to create their own full entrée menu item.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that the restaurant Thai Thani would be coming to the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and as you can see in the above photo they are planning to open this month. What I find interesting is this will be both a Thai AND Japanese restaurant and even has two names! Thai Thani and Oishi. I’ve never heard of something like this before but did learn that a previous location in Tampa, Florida closed a couple of years ago. According to the Tampa Bay Newswire, “quality and simple, locally harvested and grown, ingredients are the basis for each dish created and feature common flavorings of traditional Thai and Japanese cuisine.”
1444 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Galpao Gaucho Steakhouse, with locations in Texas, Napa and Cupertino, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Momo’s used to be. Check out their Cupertino menu here.
From their website:
Our menu is inspired by the Gaucho culture and the authentic dining tradition of the Brazilian cowboy – grilled meats and fresh salads. With 17 different cuts of meats, ranging from beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and fish, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sweet beets, asparagus, imported cheeses, and cured meats are only some of almost 40 items that our gourmet salad bar offers.
Rossmoor Town Center
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Burgerim Gourmet Burgers is coming soon to the newly redeveloped Rossmoor Town Center in Walnut Creek right next to where Starbucks opened. Check out their menu here. They seem to be expanding everywhere lately with their Pleasant Hill spot opening last year, and their Concord location opening near Todos Santos this year as well.
1521 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Look for the Napa-based restaurant and wine bar Bounty Hunter to open very soon in downtown Walnut Creek, possibly by the end of the week. They are located next to Va de Vi in a newly remodeled spot with giant windows as you can see from the above photo. Check for updates on their website here and Instagram page here.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The sandwich and salad restaurant Mendocino Farms recently opened their first East Bay location at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. This location serves local wine and craft beer selections on tap. Check out their menu here.
Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
The Ramen 101 “coming soon” signage is up at the Shops at Todos Santos plaza in Concord. Check out their menu here.
From their website:
Ramen 101 provides a variety of fresh ramen that is made with chicken and pork bone broth boiled daily and cooked in front of you every day ( We also provide a Vegetarian option ) If you’re not a ramen fan, try our poke bowls made with raw fish. If you’re still hungry for more, try our starters like chicken kara-age and gyoza.
1360 Locust St, Walnut Creek
The Oakland-based German-inspired beer garden and restaurant Bierhaus is planning on coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Lark Creek used to be according to Diablo Dish. Check out their dinner menu here, beer menu here and brunch menu here. This is exactly the kind of restaurant downtown Walnut Creek needs right now, looking forward to it!
370 Hartz Ave, Danville
A new cafe called, appropriately enough, Hartz Cafe, is opening soon in Danville where BlooGrape Organic Sworls used to be. Stay tuned…