The chef at Wence’s Restaurant reimagines classic American dishes with a modern culinary approach, something that should be obvious as soon as you look at the menu. Even the starters are inventive, like the truffled mac and cheese. This gooey creation consists of gruyere, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and aged Asiago with a drizzle of truffle […]
Summer is here, which means it’s officially ice cream season, and for plenty of Walnut Creek locals, that means it’s time for a visit to Lottie’s Creamery. This popular neighborhood shop specializes in creative flavors like lemon marshmallow, banana chocolate chip, and rose cardamom pistachio. Flavors rotate regularly, so you might have different options each […]
Mixed Grain is a popular Korean restaurant located on Bonanza Street in Walnut Creek, and regular customers call it a hidden gem. Why? Well, it’s small place without a big exterior sign, but once you step inside you’ll quickly find that the dining room is packed with regulars and the kitchen is turning out orders […]
When you get right down to it, the very best pizzerias are the ones that prepare fresh dough every day to be baked into crispy, chewy pies. 54 Mint Forno Italiano in Walnut Creek takes this to heart, starting from scratch to make each of its famous pies as fresh and tasty as possible. In […]
Reliable outdoor shopping center and outlet shopping destination Broadway Plaza was completely remodeled late last year. The face-lift includes plenty of new outdoor seating, updated storefronts, and even a wide variety of new retailers and dining options. In addition to the old stand-by anchor stores like Nordstrom, Macy’s, Nieman Marcus, Urban Outfitters and Sephora, you’ll […]
“Forno” is the Italian word for oven. Given that 54 Mint Forno Italiano would be nothing without its pizza oven, it’s a fitting name for the Italian restaurant. Artisan pizzas headline the menu, a mix of red and white pies. They mingle with fresh pasta dishes, lighter antipasti, and classic salads. If you want to try […]
Before she stepped into her current role as executive chef at Kabab Burger Mediterranean Grill, Michaella Ben-Ari studied at Tadmore Culinary Arts in Tel Aviv. It was there, a culinary school nestled right along the Mediterranean coast, that she mastered the art of Mediterranean cooking. So she’s more than qualified to craft everything from falafel to […]
Since Lettuce Restaurant & Catering is a local business itself, it makes sense that chef-owner Bahman Tehrani would want to give other Walnut Creek entrepreneurs a boost. That’s why he works with local farmers and ranchers whenever possible to source organic produce and high-quality meats for his fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The Napa […]
Anyone who’s visited France knows that the French are masters of eating dessert for breakfast. At Lafayette’s La Châtaigne, you’re invited to participate in this time-tested French tradition. Patrons say the chocolate croissants and pain au chocolat are just as good as any pastries you’ll find in Paris, so they’re popular breakfast options. Enjoy your […]
Sideboard is a New American café dishing up salads, sandwiches, and pasta, plus a morning menu of coffee, pastries, and scrambles. A lush park separates the eatery from busy Mt. Diablo Boulevard, creating a perfect location for a picnic. The Lafayette restaurant serves fried-to-order chicken, sold by the bucket, plus blankets and shade umbrellas — and […]