Diablo Dish: Raub moves into the Bistro - Diablo magazine (blog)

Taphouse opening in July; whiskey chip ice cream; pizza for a cause.

with the aid of Shannon Breuner Nelson

New Chef at the Bistro

big information on the Bistro in Lafayette!

Former government chef Adam wood worker left The Park Bistro and Bar in the Lafayette Park resort and Spa back in October to take over because the new govt chef at the cherished Corners Tavern in Walnut Creek.

After an intensive search, the Bistro finally discovered a new government chef: Michael Raub. Raub became the previous govt chef at the inn Nikko San Francisco, and before that, he worked on the Palace lodge in San Francisco and the Thomas Keller Restaurant community.

Diners can anticipate a continuation of the farm-to-table, French-inspired California cuisine that the Bistro patrons have come to predict. but there will be some menu changes, including new lunch and dinner items.

We're anticipating the new twists at this traditional eating institution.

The biological Coup is Open

The organic Coup opened Monday in downtown pleasurable Hill. found within the house that was previously Lizzy's Pie store, the USDA-certified biological quick-meals restaurant has extra future expansions in the works.

in the meantime, stop by way of and luxuriate in healthful yet delicious fried hen sandwiches, wraps, and salads.

Taphouse update

We've been preserving an eye fixed on the growth being made on the Lamorinda Taphouse in Lafayette. This nearby household-friendly beer backyard is being developed through a small group of local craft-beer fanatics, who're all seeking to pour exciting, tough-to-locate craft beers from small brewers throughout the country.

while the neighborhood changed into at the beginning aiming for an early July opening, the date has been moved to the end of the month. reside tuned for an official opening date.

fifty four Mint Heads backyard

54 Mint Forno Italiano, an authentic Italian bakery and pizzeria in downtown Walnut Creek, will soon be taking its antipasti outside.

construction has begun on the new outdoor dining patio, which should be shared at nighttime with the neighboring wine bar, Residual Sugar.

54 Mint plans to serve beer and wine out on the new 800-square-foot area, which may still be capable for dining in early July.

live tuned.

Izzy's involves Oakland

earlier this month, Casa Cubana closed its Grand Avenue region in Oakland.

however the doors might not be closed for lengthy. On July 5, Izzy's Steak and Chop residence will open in the identical spot.

The original Izzy's opened in 1987 in San Francisco, and turned into later joined by a San Carlos vicinity.

Izzy's might be open nightly for dinner, serving up its famed manhattan sirloin steak and additional-thick pork chop, amongst numerous other gadgets. we'll come up with greater details as soon as the restaurant is open for company.

Bubble Tea Heading to Danville

according to past the Creek, Cool Tea Bar can be getting into the previous Bibi Bazaar area on Hartz Avenue in Danville.

each cup on the bubble tea cafe is made to order, enabling for customizable tiers of sweetness and ice.

There are additionally three locations in Chinatown in San Francisco in addition to in San Jose and Sacramento. stay tuned for more counsel on the East Bay opening.

Smitten Turns Boozy

Smitten Ice Cream is inserting an grownup twist on its made-to-order creations: just in time for the birth of summer, Smitten is including a boozy ice cream taste to its rotating seasonal menu.

Kicking off the boozy dessert magic is whiskey chip, which features whiskey-infused candy cream and milk chocolate chips. live tuned for a mojito taste later in the summer.

If whiskey and mojitos aren't your favorite styles of poison, stay affected person. We hear the ice cream shop is trying out champagne, margarita, and Irish coffee flavors, just to identify a few.

maintain your identification easy.

Pizza with a coronary heart

Pizza-enthusiasts had fun with the grand opening of Slice condo, a small pizzeria discovered at the nook of main street and Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Walnut Creek.

Now Slice condo proprietor and native guy Tony Gemignani is giving lower back to the community by which he lives and serves pizza. he's partnering with San Francisco Giants gamers Joe Panik and Brandon Belt to elevate funds for charity.

From Monday, June 27, to Wednesday, September 28, the 2d road Slice condominium close AT&T Park in San Francisco will donate proceeds from the Panik Parm Pie and Belt's Monster Meat Pizza to George Mark toddlers's condominium in San Leandro, which offers clinical care for young adults and kids facing lifestyles-limiting diagnoses.

$1 from every slice and $6 from each pizza can be donated to this outstanding cause.

Dig in.

large Win for Telefèric

Walnut Creek restaurant-goers got a large win with the hole of Telefèric Barcelona previous this year in the 1500 Mt. Diablo Boulevard constructing developed via Brian Hirahara. And Telefèric has been off to a busy start, proposing modern Spanish-impressed cocktails and an in depth wine program along with brunch, lunch, and dinner functions.

seems that the eatery is being identified for greater than its famed tapas and drinks. Boutique Design journal recently named Telefèric as probably the most proper 10 premier Decor restaurants in the country.

We'll lift a pitcher of sangria to that richly deserved awareness.

satisfied for a further Hour

Yankee Pier in Lafayette has rolled out a brand new satisfied hour menu. Now that you could wrap up your afternoon with BBQ oysters, peel-and-consume shrimp, or, my personal favourite, fried pickles. Beer, wine, and cocktails such as the Moscow Mule can be found as neatly.

Yankee Pier additionally extended its happy hour for another hour, making the typical experience even happier. Come for tasty bites and drinks Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.

satisfied Hour in Berkeley

We also have first rate information for chuffed-hour fans on the other aspect of the tunnel.

5 Restaurant and Bar these days added a new happy hour menu that contains a fresh listing of summer time cocktails.

talk over with five Monday through Friday from four to 7 p.m. for $5 favorites like Asian meatballs with Sriracha dip and crispy French fries with ginger ketchup.

if you're hoping to wind up your afternoon with a summer cocktail, don't omit The Lime and the Coconut featuring Coco rum, blue curacao, pineapple, and lime.

You may also just come to be wishing you have been sitting on a seashore.

Sing alongside in Dublin

Heartbeat KTV Karaoke Lounge is now open for business in Dublin.

Open seven days every week, the lounge offers karaoke lovers entry to a beer and sake bar, brand new gadget, a music record that's up to date monthly, and an all-contact display equipment.

private rooms can be found in all sizes for events and movements. name forward to make a reservation.

Fly with Koi

talking of shorelines, you now have the option to savour Koi Palace before you fly off to paradise.

The lots-loved Dublin restaurant has moved into SFO. Koi Palace specific is now determined in United Airline's Terminal 2.

Take a bit piece of the East Bay to head before you embark on your next holiday.

Ozumo and Tea

Ozumo in Uptown Oakland is teaming up with its neighbor, Numi Tea, to host a Numi Tea Pairing Dinner on Thursday, June 23.

For $ninety, guests will take pleasure in a six-route tasting menu organized via executive chef Dennis Imazumi. each and every route can be accompanied by using a garnished cocktail or a cup of forte tea.

Don't pass over the Amber solar tea-marinated chook breast with shimeji mushrooms, grilled zucchini, and sake.

Reservations required.

rejoice at Nékter

Nékter Juice Bar is commemorating both-yr anniversary of its Bay area debut with an all-day get together on Saturday, June 25, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all six Bay enviornment places, together with its Danville keep.

sparkling juices and smoothies will only can charge $2, and the first 25 guests at each vicinity will get hold of a $25 Nékter gift card.

Giveaways will also be featured at each location. Head to the shop in Blackhawk Plaza for your probability to win.

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