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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
With fancy restaurants and fast food joints alike eager to cash in on the brunch craze, it can be comforting to find an honest-to-goodness breakfast spot. Heavenly Bistro in Walnut Creek is that kind of place. Locals stop in every morning for coffee and pastries to go, or to enjoy a breakfast sandwich while reading […]
Among dozens of big box stores and national chains, Walnut Creek’s Sunrise Bistro & Catering stands out from the crowd. Head chef Cindy Gershen and her family have owned and operated Sunrise Bistro for over a quarter of a century, and have built up a catering empire at the same time. Cindy’s restaurant has always […]
Looking for a quick, convenient lunch on a busy day? Visit Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, a great go-to spot in Walnut Creek for custom sandwiches that will leave you feeling full all day. The menu at Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is very long and extensive, with dozens of sandwich combinations for you to try. The […]