Are you the type who thinks that a 1,500-foot zipline sounds more fun than scary? Then you won't want to miss out on the high flying fun at Sonoma Canopy Tours. This is one of the most unique ways to see the area's many sights; for 2.5 hours, you'll fly through a redwood canopy on […]
With its chic, modern interior and its casual take on Peruvian fare, it's easy to see why so many people love Limon Rotisserie. This independent, family-owned restaurant quickly took off after its first Bay Area eatery, and now it boasts a number of locations all over the country. When you visit, regulars insist that you […]
You'll find a bit of everything at Lafayette's Hideout Kitchen. In the mood for a glass of wine and charcuterie board filled with meat, cheese, and pickled veggies? No problem, just visit during happy hour. Find yourself hankering for a decadent plate of waffles and crispy fried chicken? That's one of Hideout Kitchen's brunch specialties […]
Not far from the Lafayette BART station, tucked between a pizza parlor and a Mexican cafe on Mount Diablo Boulevard you will find Postino. Despite its unassuming location, many locals call this Italian bistro one of the East Bay’s best restaurants. The menu is classic California Italian, with organic and locally sourced ingredients prepared by […]
Craving barbecue cuisine, but can't just hop on a flight to Texas? Bonehead’s Texas BBQ is the next best thing. This laid-back eatery serves slow-smoked brisket smoked for an incredible 17 hours, as well as pulled porked, ribs, turkey and other meats prepared slow and low. Pair your tasty meats with Southern-style sides like potatoes, […]
Looking for a romantic date night spot? La Finestra is a local Italian restaurant in downtown Lafayette that serves some fo the most traditional, Sicilian-influenced meals that you'll find outside of Italy. If you're in the mood for pasta, you'll find fresh lasagna and ravioli, as well as other traditional Italian specialties like polenta, pork […]
Batch & Brine is a trendy Lafayette restaurant dedicated to serving modern cuisine in an atmosphere that's friendly, joyous, and welcoming. The menu features plenty of recipes that come from the five founding chefs' family recipes, and range from Mediterranean-style salads filled with greens, olives, roasted peppers, and feta, to Middle Eastern favorites like spiced […]
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 […]