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Massimo Ristorante in Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek Cuisine Is Heavy on Diversity

If you were to visit Walnut Creek and eat chicken fingers and French fries for dinner every night, it would be no one’s fault but your own. Sure, snacking is practically in the city’s name (if you like walnuts, that is), but the edible landscape is notable for both its high quality and wide diversity. Among popular travel aid TripAdvisor.com’s Top 10 diner-rated eateries in the city, no less than eight distinct cuisines are represented. The Number One choice is Tullio’s, an Italian joint with... Read More »

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee at Peet's in Walnut Creek

Seattle has Starbucks. Walnut Creek has Peet's. Peet’s Coffee and Tea has been the start of many mornings since it was opened by Alfred Peet in 1966. Born in Holland, Peet was appalled at the low quality of American coffee and set out to change that. He ended up sparking a revolution in specialty coffees and teas. He even mentored other coffee entrepreneurs including the coffeemakers who would go on to establish Starbucks. With a strong commitment to its partners around the... Read More »

The Counter Serves Custom Burgers in Walnut Creek

Tired of the same old boring burger? The Counter in Walnut Creek, CA, has the solution to the bland burger blahs. With their custom built burgers, the choices are up to you. Just choose a burger and bun, a mouthwatering cheese and some delicious toppings and sauces. With more than 300,000 different burger combinations available there is always something new to try. The Counter, which opened in 2003, has expanded throughout California and moved into several big cities like Chicago and New... Read More »
Prima in Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek's Dining Options Stands Out

Although it is next door to the foodie mecca that is the San Francisco Bay Area, the cozy community of Walnut Creek, CA, has enough culinary heft to stand on its own. Its annual Art and Wine Festival, recognized by the Contra Costa Times as East Bay’s Best Outdoor Festival, draws 100,000 visitors annually to sample award-winning local and regional wines and microbrews and delicacies from dozens of local restaurants. Some eateries worth more than just a taste include the back-to-basics... Read More »