Here’s a new fusion restaurant that you probably haven’t dreamed up yet: Vanessa’s Bistro 2 specializes in Vietnamese cuisine with a French twist. It makes a bit of sense if you consider that Vietnam was under French control until its independence in the 50’s, but what really makes sense is how well the flavors of […]
Once glance at the exterior of The Kon-Tiki will give you a pretty good sense of the fun that’s to be had inside. It is situated on the corner of Webster and 14th Street in downtown Oakland, and has a Polynesian mask on their massive wood door that practically calls you to enter. The interior […]
You can’t beat the views at Rooftop restaurant and bar. It’s a beautiful place to admire Mt. Diablo, and the lovely food and drink makes any trip an evening to remember. The menu is packed with starters, small plates, and sharable bar bites in addition to a raw bar with fresh seafood like ceviche and […]
If your favorite way to go all-out is with a big hunk of meat and a strong cocktail, Honor Kitchen & Cocktails is your spot. They serve an impressive array of handcrafted cocktails and lively libations, along with a gastropub menu that puts a special emphasis on carnivorous indulgences. Sharable appetizers like the Honor Meatballs, […]
True, Walnut Creek technically doesn't touch the water, but Ellen McCarty and Kevin Weinberg didn't think that should preclude its residents from enjoying the ambiance of a yacht club. So they decided to open Walnut Creek Yacht Club more than 20 years ago—just sans the water. Instead, the restaurant lives up to its name with […]
Dining on the patio at Metro Lafayette is a magical experience. Hidden in the heart of a nondescript strip mall, the courtyard comes alive with twisting green vines that snake up trellises and trees fanning out their green branches overhead. The greenery sweeps you away to a beautiful green space where you enjoy upscale American […]
The creative kitchen team at Fat Maddie’s Barrelhouse & Bistro takes fresh, natural ingredients and combines them in inventive ways to create a signature style of New American grub. Case in point: the smoked gouda mac and cheese bites, a favorite starter among customers. They're joined on the menu by other unique apps such as […]
Home Thai Kitchen recreates the classic cuisine of Thailand using traditional techniques, but the chef isn't afraid to take some liberties. The menu features a mix of both traditional and not-so-traditional dishes that have earned the eatery a four-star average on Yelp. Stop by for lunch or dinner to try the Thai cuisine for yourself. […]
At the Contra Costa Certified Farmers Market, farmers and local purveyors sell their foods and other goods in a fun outdoor marketplace. This weekly market takes place in Walnut Creek on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., so it's a great place to stock up on groceries for the week. The Contra Costa Certified […]
As the old adage goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that’s certainly true at Walnut Creek’s Heavenly Bistro. The kitchen’s breakfast menu includes plenty of old stand-bys, like eggs, omelets, French toast and breakfast burritos. Regulars say that you can’t go wrong with any of those, but the real house […]