Next time you find yourself craving tasty, authentic tacos, consider heading over to Tacos El Patron. This Pleasant Hill eatery has a following of loyal customers who swear its tacos are the best in the city. The kitchen’s signature taco is filled with shrimp, cheese, and pico de gallo, which reviewers say is a must-try […]
Any night can become a pizza night, thanks to panCoast pizza. This popular Walnut Creek pizzeria offers classic New York style pies with your choice of toppings, so you can customize your pizza exactly how you like it. The pizza here is definitely popular, but the customer base at panCoast is particularly devoted to the […]
A charming little spot on the edge of Lafayette near the Trader Joe’s on Mt Diablo Boulevard, Panache Caffe is truly a local gem. It’s equally well-suited for a quick pit stop while running chores or an hours-long study session, and this coffee shop is well-loved for its warm customer service, quality single-origin coffee, and […]
At Tortelleria El Molino in Lafayette, the kitchen makes fresh flour and corn tortillas in-house every day. This commitment to preparing everything from scratch and using top quality ingredients has been part of owner Santiago Morales’ vision for El Molino from day one. That’s what has given this place a reputation for serving some of […]
Take a culinary journey to the picturesque coastal neighborhood outside Lima when you visit Barranco Cocina Peruana. The way to start your meal in this relaxed eatery is with a Pisco Sour, a traditional Peruvian drink handcrafted at their cozy bar. The delectable bites just keep coming from there. Start with a ceviche of fresh […]
The recently opened Noodle Theory in the Rheem Valley area of Moraga is a carb lover’s paradise. This pan Asian restaurant opened this summer, and joins the two other Oakland locations to serve noodle dishes in all of their glorious forms. A fresh salad, steaming hot soup, or saucy stir fry is always better when […]
This summer brought the opening of Mangosteen Bistro, a comfortable Vietnamese restaurant in Walnut Creek. Even in a place with lots of Vietnamese eateries, Mangosteen Bistro sets itself apart by being a bit more casual than the other restaurants. Look for rich noodle soups, rice or noodle plates, and a wide variety of starters that […]
The line outside Morucci’s Deli should tell you something: this popular eatery is a go-to spot for so many folks in Walnut Creek that there is often a wait just to get inside. Don’t let that discourage you from stopping in to try their meaty subs, fresh soups, and gourmet sandwiches, though! All of your […]
Located in the Hilton Hotel in Concord, Plate & Vine Restaurant is a modern bistro serving regionally inspired plates, wood-fired pizza, and a wide selection of wine and beer. Start off with an appetizer of roasted baby beets in an orange-ginger vinaigrette or the lobster macaroni and cheese made with Bravo Farms white cheddar and […]
Located in the Green Valley Shopping Center, Slow G’s Healthy Eatery is a sandwich and salad shop offering healthy dishes with no chemically treated or fatty deli meats, no extra sodium, and absolutely no refined sugar. The specialty sandwiches, all $6.99, are made on house-made rolls that are soft and crunchy in all the right […]