Pleasant Hill’s Pho Saigon City #2 celebrated its grand opening late last spring, and the early reviews are rolling in. Billing itself as a no-frills Vietnamese take-out spot for Contra Costa county, Pho Saigon City #2 offers authentic and flavorful pho for locals on the go. This hole-in-the-wall shop is tucked away in a shopping […]
Danville Harvest has the farm-to-table experience that you can only have in Northern California. The area provides such a unique bounty of seasonal produce and has some of the finest purveyors of meat and seafood in the US. These quality foods make a restaurant like Danville Harvest a natural fit. Look for fresh, locally sourced, […]
Corners Tavern is a new American restaurant with the bustling feel of a European bistro, complete with warm lighting and intimate seating. The menu celebrates the classics, but presents them in new and interesting ways. The typical fish and chips dish consists of ale-battered flounder with warm potato salad at Corners Tavern, while buttermilk fried […]
If you’re into all of the latest and greatest health trends, herbal supplements, and wellness techniques, you’ve probably heard about kava. If kava is new to you, get your first unofficial lesson from the Bay area’s first kava bar, MeloMelo. The Kava Kava plant’s roots have been consumed as a drink all over the world […]
The beer selection at newly opened neighborhood bar Hops & Scotch can be described as nothing less than impressive. Once you step inside, it’s hard to miss the sky-high shelves of bottles behind the bar and never-ending row of beer taps with hand-written labels. They practically promise a good time — and they deliver! Whether […]
Mojitos are their own category on the menu at Havana, which you might expect of a restaurant whose name heavily hints at its Cuban roots. If you stop by Havana on Mojito Monday, you can try any of the mojitos by the pitcher or the glass for half the price. That includes mojitos infused with […]
If you love seafood, but you're concerned about the environmental impact of eating it, there's a simple solution: enjoy your seafood at Yankee Pier. The eatery employs sustainable practices to source its fish, so you never have to feel guilty about savoring the fresh seafood. It also enlists other eco-friendly practices that have earned it […]
If you're familiar with jackfruit, it's probably in the context of vegan barbecue. The plant has recently gained some buzz as an alternative to pulled pork, but the kitchen team at Aung Maylika does something very different with it: they transform it into a dessert by deep-frying the jackfruit and then embellishing it with banana, […]
After undergoing a recent revamp, Juice Zone Bee & Tea opened back up with a larger variety of options and friendlier staffers. The menu now encompasses everything from protein shakes and fresh fruit smoothies to freshly pressed juices, milk teas, and boba teas. You can even build your own beverage. Start by picking a tea […]
If you're looking for a place to buy fresh, local produce in the Lafayette area, head over to the Contra Costa Certified Farmers Market in Walnut Creek. This popular farmers market supports local farmers and purveyors every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. right in downtown Walnut Creek. At the Contra Costa Certified Farmers […]