Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is a Bay Area favorite for quick and affordable lunch fare. This grab-and-go sandwich shop specializes in hoagie-style sandwiches in both meat and vegetarian options, as well as unique, high quality toppings for you to create your own custom sandwich. Vegan and vegetarian guests might enjoy sandwiches like the Sometimes I'm […]
Located in Lafayette, Pizza Antica combines traditions of Italian cooking with California’s fresh, artisanal ingredients to create a unique style of pizzeria. The chefs work with local farmers and ranchers to create rustic handcrafted recipes, such as their famous thin-crust pizzas, savory meat and fish dishes, and house-made pastas. Be sure to try something off […]
Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar in Walnut Creek is an eclectic eatery offering global small plates and a large international wine list, easily navigated by tasting notes. “Va de Vi” is a Catalan phrase that roughly means “it’s all about the wine,” and locals agree this is the perfect place to sip a […]
Located in the boutique shopping district on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse offers an extensive menu of hand-cut steaks and an award-winning list of wines by the glass. Start your meal off with the Lobster Tempura made with melt-in-your-mouth lobster fried in a light batter and served with an arugula salad. Opt for one […]
Skip your usual Chinese takeout spot and find meals that are authentic, flavorful and affordable at Uncle Yu’s. This favorite for Chinese fare in Lafayette offers all of your favorite dishes, all served in an upscale, atmospheric dining room that's perfect for date night or dinner with friends. Uncle Yu’s most popular dishes include things […]
Whether you think of yourself as someone who prefers casual, laid-back fun, or someone who likes to get dressed up and go out on the town, Retro Junkie has something to offer. You see, this Walnut Creek bar offers multiple possibilities for how to spend your evening. On the one hand, you can stick to […]
Tacos El Patron operates on a pretty simple concept: serve the people lots and lots of tacos. This Pleasant Hill restaurant specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, which includes plenty of citrus-flavored ceviche, alambre (grilled beef), and chorizo, but the focus here is really on tacos. Order yours with the spicy birria filling, or go for […]
There are plenty of places to find tasty Thai food in California, but if you ask Walnut Creek locals about their favorite place, you may hear quite a lot about Siam Fine Thai Cuisine. This popular family-owned restaurant is located on North Main Street, and while the restaurant itself cultivates a casual atmosphere, there's nothing […]
When the original Forli Ristorante closed a few years back, many locals said it left a hole in the dining scene of Contra Costa County. Now Forli’s original owners are back, and with a renovated and relaunched Italian bar and restaurant. The interior’s new design is classy and modern, with a spacious bar area, fifteen […]
Sometimes it can seem like there's a coffee shop on every corner, but it's important to remember that they're not all the same. In fact, that's the idea on which Bondadoso Coffee and Tea Collective is built: this place promises to give you a unique experience. You'll begin to understand what that means as soon […]