Lido Bar & Grill takes the best parts of a sports bar and the best parts of a gourmet restaurant and combines them into a single establishment. Out in the dining area, you’ll find a top-notch sound system and 10 HDTVs scattered throughout the space, broadcasting the day’s games. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, a highly […]
From the outside, La Châtaigne is an unassuming little shop with a few bistro tables outside. Inside, however, it becomes clear that this Lafayette bakery is a local powerhouse. Not only are the big glass display cases always filled to the brim with freshly baked pastries, there also often a line of customers milling about, deciding […]
54 Mint Forno Italiano is a popular Walnut Creek pizzeria focused on crafting high-quality, artisanal pizzas. The owner grew up in Italy and brought his family’s culinary traditions with him when he moved to the United States, which means that this place serves old-world style pies with thin, crispy crusts. Customer favorites here include the […]
Over the last decade, SusieCakes has expanded to over 20 locations across California, and when you look through the reviews for its Lafayette outpost, you begin to understand what has made this chain so successful. The first thing you’ll notice is customers’ satisfaction with the richness and freshness of the desserts. Regulars emphasize that whether […]
When it comes to tacos, folks in Contra Costa County know their stuff. Tacos El Patron in Pleasant Hill might be the best around. Set in a nondescript little spot next to a gas station at the intersection of Monument Boulevard and Lisa Lane, Tacos El Patron is the kind of authentic neighborhood taqueria that locals […]
Part café, part home-style restaurant, 1800 Café on Monument Boulevard in Concord has the kind of food you make at home, only better. Their specialty is all-day breakfast, and they routinely whip out steaming plates of French toast, eggs Benedict, and meat-filled omelets all day long. Lunchtime brings rich bowls of chili, huge salads, and […]
Get your fill of Peruvian favorites, from inventive street food to classic entrees, at Barranco Cocino Peruana. This airy and open eatery makes a charming happy hour spot to savor Peruvian small plates like anticuchos (meat skewers) or their house specialty chicharonnes alongside a refreshing a Pisco Sour. Stay on for dinner to enjoy tender […]
Did someone say lunch buffet? Swad Indian Cuisine on Moraga Road in Lafayette has one of the best in town. Get all of your favorite Indian dishes on one tidy, organized buffet for under $10. The buffet includes plenty of vegetarian options, and is properly stocked for their 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. lunch service. […]
Very few dining spots in Moraga have the longevity of Ristorante Amoroma. This Rheem Valley favorite has been around for years, and continues to delight diners with Italian specialties and an exceptional wine list. Ristorante Amoroma gets many of its ingredients imported from Italy, and it provides authentic flavor to dishes like veal parmigiana, procuitto […]
Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland is comprised of second-growth redwood groves and is one of the best examples of the Oakland Hills’ lush landscapes. The park is named after early California writer and poet, Joaquin Miller, who bought the land in the 1880s. Today, hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, joggers, and picnickers from all over the Bay […]