The newest restaurant to Mt. Diablo Boulevard has mastered brunch, an impressive feat for its small square footage and humble patio. The Hideout Kitchen Cafe quickly became known for their honey fried chicken, a waffle sandwich with pieces of fried chicken in between each waffle layer, which arrives at the table with thick, savory gravy. […]
With a wide array of Instagram-worthy lattes and other specialty coffee drinks, Panache Caffe is a must-try for coffee lovers in Lafayette. This unique cafe is bright and modern inside, and its free Wi-Fi and ample seating both indoors and out make it a great place to camp out with your laptop, a friend or […]
You’ll feel like you’re in Mexico when dining at El Jarro, a Mexican restaurant in Lafayette. Inside, you’ll find warm two-tone walls, clay art, and murals adorning the walls. The chips are prepared fresh-to-order, hot and crunchy, and served with a side of salsa. Yelpers recommend the chili relleno, the torta sandwich, and the beef […]
Caffino is a quaint coffee and tea shop in Lafayette with a convenient drive-thru for those busy days. It's also located right next to the Lafayette library, making it convenient to stop by before checking out some new reading material. The menu at Caffino is vast, and they have a wide variety of coffee and […]
Looking for something unique to do this New Year's Eve? Head over to the Phantom of the Opera New Year's Eve party at Nica Lounge. This night of music and mystery features a Phantom of the Opera theme, so expect to see quite a few masks — or even wear your own! The Phantom of […]
If you're looking for a place to make a last-minute New Year's Eve dinner reservation, check out the New Year's Eve dinner at the Ramen Shop. Your tickets come with a complimentary sparkling wine or New Years-themed cocktail, as well as delicious Japanese fare that will warm you up before your big night out. Here […]
The Park Bistro bills itself as the kind of place where you can enjoy a combination of charming European atmosphere and contemporary American cuisine. It's the kind of place where you can pair a classic French charcuterie board with a pint of local craft beer, or you can choose a glass of fine wine to accompany […]
Lafayette’s 365 Furniture Assembly is the local, family-owned solution to a modern-day quandary that so many of us are all too-familiar with: you’d like to refurnish your place on a budget, so you purchase ready-to-assemble furniture from a big box store. You can haul and assemble the stuff yourself, of course, but think of all […]
El Aguila serves traditional Mexican cuisine in Pleasant Hill. The food is fresh and all-natural as well as hormone-, antibiotic-, and pesticide-free. El Aguila also has daily specials—be sure to check out their Facebook page to see what’s on the menu. Locals love the empanadas, the potato and poblano chili burrito, and the mushroom and […]
Yanni’s Greek Café serves authentic Greek cuisine in the heart of Martinez. Menu items include gyros, skewers, moussaka, and other Greek dishes, but you'll also find hamburgers and salads if you're looking for something different. Locals recommend the lamb gyros, the grilled chicken gyros, the garlic feta fries, the chicken skewers, and the authentic tzatiki […]