The Shops at Todos Santos, Concord
Four new eateries are coming to a new Shops at Todos Santos development at the corner of Salvio St. and Galindo St. in Concord where La Sen Bistro and Concord Jewelers used to be:
Stay tuned…
The Vineyard, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Bambu, a cafe featuring Asian inspired drinks and desserts is coming soon to the Vineyard shopping center (Kmart and Lucky) in Concord. Check out their drinks menu here. These drinks look really interesting, I look forward to trying some of them like #4 Summer Delight made with red tapioca, mung bean, coconut milk, jello, grass jelly & pandan jelly.
From their Facebook page:
Refreshing, beautiful, Asian inspired drinks and desserts! We always use fresh ingredients, and refresh our batches multiple times a day to ensure only the absolute best quality and taste!
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Late last year we learned that Poke Bar would be coming to another downtown Walnut Creek spot, this time at Plaza Escuela, and their signage is now up.
From their website:
Our journey with fish began in 1989 when Yanagi Sushi was opened in the heart of Northridge, CA. Today it still stands after 26 years with a great following of regular patrons as well as a constant flow of new discoverers. With years of sushi experience under our belt, we found it was time to expand our horizons and experiment with what we know. We have been serving Poke since our early days and from its popularity. Based on our creativity, the idea for Poke Bar was incepted
Danville farmers market
Get your shaved ice from the new Kona Ice shaved ice truck at the Danville farmers market at Railroad & Prospect Ave. on Saturdays. They will be there at least through April. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. As you can see in the above photo, you add your own syrup near the bottom left of the truck. You can select multiple flavors but they don’t have straws, only spoons so eat it before it melts!
From their website:
Kona Ice Shaved Ice treats contain no artificial sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup and no peanut derivatives. They are fat free gluten free, dairy free, and lactose free. Sugar free, dye free and Kosher certified products are available upon request.
Danville Square
In December we learned about a new cupcake and ice cream shop called Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery coming to Danville Square where zpizza used to be and their signage is now up so hopefully they’ll be opening soon… Check out their menu here. According to their FAQ, they will also offer pupcakes, “made with carrot cake, pumpkin, soybean oil, peanut butter and buttercream. Our signature Pupcake is then topped with a real Milkbone training treat!”
Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Kuki’s Ice Cream Cakes, which opened a couple of years ago in the Palos Verdes mall in Walnut Creek, has closed. According to a sign in the window Taqueria La Plaza will be opening here soon. I wonder if this is the same restaurant in Concord on Sutter St?
100 Railroad Ave, Danville
Crafts Creamery, which opened a few years ago in Danville has been closed since late last year, however this sign has been posted ever since:
ATTENTION ALL
Crafts will be closing due to remodeling and we will be doing a re-grand opening in 2018. Please come back and join us on our new adventure…
Their website is here, and Instagram page is here. Anyone know whether they’ll really be back?
1506 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Main Street Deli has closed in downtown Walnut Creek. They only opened last December, replacing Brass Bear Delicatessen.
Lyric, Walnut Creek
Last September we learned about Michigan-based Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea coming to the Lyric apartments in downtown Walnut Creek and the window signage is now up. It looks like there is going to be a nice sized patio area in front. I look forward to checking this place out. Check out their menu here and learn more about the founders here.
Stone Valley Center, Alamo
According to the latest ABC permit information Magvey Mexican Restaurant is expected to open where Don Jose’s Restaurant is located in the Stone Valley Center in Alamo. Now word yet on when it’s expected to open but according to an employee at Don Jose’s it will be a new owner. Stay tuned…