Le Gâteau Élégant Bakery…read more I really like this place. The princess cake is good...very pretty and well made ...and the staff is helpful and kind. This is an old establishment that used to be in Martinez, which brings back memories for me. When I was in high school, my best friend's dad used to drive to Martinez to get her a princess cake every year for her birthday. I was instantly hooked. Is it as great as the princess cake from the city? Not quite. But it's still wonderful, classic, and nostalgic, and I'm really glad they're still around

We ordered a custom birthday cake and were disappointed by the quality of the decorations. It…read morelooked like someone rushed through the piping and the design on the top of the cake was off center. No apology from the bakery and no means to make amends. To top it all off, the cake was expensive and dry. Would not recommend.

Beautiful setting for a bridal shower tea party!…read more The woodland room was so cute, whimsical, and fun! The room was so earthy and pretty. When my friends and I were deep in conversations, I forgot we were in a closed room and it felt like we were sitting at a table in a forest instead! We loved all the fun and pretty details in the woodland room. We loved the other rooms too and appreciate how we were able to walk through all of them, take pics, and play around! We loved all of the food and drinks that were served. We had blueberry scones, tea, lemonade, various finger sandwiches, salad, cheesecake, and sparkling cider. We were able to take home the leftover food and we had plenty to eat between the 6 of us. Denise is friendly and easy to communicate with both via email and in person. I'm so glad I reserved her woodland room for my bridal shower. She made the day feel so special and fun! I would recommend Pretty Tea Parties for anyone interested in doing an unforgettable get together! I hope to book with Denise again for future celebrations! :)

Pretty Tea Party is such a beautiful space! There are two rooms one garden-themed and the other…read moreroyal with total Bridgerton vibes. The attention to detail is impeccable, and there's plenty of parking out front. The food is high quality, from the salads and sandwiches to the desserts. The teas themselves are fairly basic, and I recommend letting them know about any allergies ahead of time otherwise they can get a bit ruffled. That said, they do offer gluten-free options, and their gluten-free scone was fabulous!

***find them at the concord flea market, right at the parking entrance***…read more Definitely hit the spot when in your in the mood for a spicy but hint of sweet snack to munch on or a sweet snack. We got the Mangazo...which is mango, shaved ice, mango flavoring, chilli/salt powder and Chamoy sauce...soo goodd!!! We also try one that was condensed milk, raspberry syrup and shaved ice...also delicous !!!

Found these guys at the Livermore Outlets and their Mango Diablito hit the SPOT on this 90+ degree…read moreday. Fantastic flavor, very nice people, great value!

The best European market. Wonderful smoked salmon, variety of other fishes including pickled…read moreherring. Large selection of European groceries. Nice staff!

This is a great place to discover European market delicacies. The shop has booth seating, if you…read morewant to take a moment to enjoy a frozen treat. The owner was friendly and check in to see if we had any questions. I gave 3 stars because I came here specifically for the coffee, and although the coffee did not live up to the hype. The market and the live music was well worth the stop. I purchased frozen crepes, Dadu Vanilla with poppy (curd frozen bar), yogurt, and it was all delicious. Pros: -frozen treats -yogurt -deli meats Cons: -parking -coffee was not great Dos uno dos mil viente cinco

love.cook.nourish, boy is that a Great name for this company But you should know that, Cindy is…read morealso the Best Coordinator you can find for your events!!! We hired her for our wedding reception, my husband didn't want me to do anything for the reception, he told me to find someone to do it for us. Well I found Cindy, we sat down with her and in 5 minutes I knew she was the right person for our reception. We told her we would like to have a "Western theme" she took the reins () and ran with the idea. Next thing we knew we had the best "Upscale" BBQ for 80 people one could ask for And as advertised with love.cook.nourish, Cindy made our wedding cake also, Very Banana with Cream Cheese frosting and two different flavors of cupcakes for our guest What a fantastic night we all had Thank You Cindy and Staff at LCN

I could write a book on catering parties as a former restauranteur but most of you reading this…read morewould be bored. So I'll just get to the point. I have never hired a caterer for myself because I simply don't trust anyone else to cook for my guests - until now! This occasion was special - my wife and I were throwing our daughter an engagement party for about 70 people. Thank goodness I hired Cindy! Forget the fact there is no way I could have done this on my own for that many people anyway - but what really made the event was the fact she was beyond the ultimate professional she was a better version of me (sorry not trying to brag - just stating facts). She was incredibly prepared (and brought her daughter Ronnie who was an amazing help as well!). She knew her way around my grill as if it was her own. She brought all the right tools and gadgets to ensure every dish came out perfect - which ALL of them did! And she even took the tails off the 10 lbs of shrimp I had mistakingly ordered - in literally minutes - incredible! Everything was cooked, grilled and presented with absolute perfection. Last night was the start of something special between my family and love.cook.nourish. Cindy is now the only person I will trust going forward and is now unofficially an adopted member of our family or should I say my sister from another mother... Love.cook.nourish is hands down the best caterer for your event or party - regardless of how complex or simple, you want to make it! And if you have read this far you better get going and contact her quickly for your party because she is going to be in the highest demand as word gets out about this gem! PS - feel free to reach out to me for more specifics if you wish - always happy to share more details.

Food 5/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 Value 10/10 We came as a large group for NYE late seating and although it was raining cats and dogs outside, dinner was magical. This is our second year here and I was floored. I started off with a new cocktail for me the French 75 with vodka vs gin and my husband had bourbon neat. The lady bartender was so good, friendly and easily took care of our crowd with wonderful cocktails. The menu and the food quality is exceptional. Stephanie MA, was our server and she was friendly, met our table of 12 every need which is hard with a big group. The menu is pre fix and we couldn't been happier I started with grilled oysters topped with butter and caviar. My husband had focaccia topped with crap and prawns. I had seared scallops and my partner had the fig salad and a huge portion of filet mignon topped with crab and prawns. I had the seared duck breast and for desert chocolate lava cake for me and a lemon foam concoction. Each of the food offerings were plated beautifully and our group was happy with everything. We finished our meal and at midnight we had a champagne toast, a balloon drop and old school dj music encouraging all of us to join on the dance floor. Massimo's outdid themselves and I intend to come in for dinner throughout the year as we live close. It is without reservation,I encourage you to dine here. I'm definitely coming next year for NYE. Bravo!

Our server was lovely, but the entrees were a sad disappointment. Bring back the old menu. Why fix…read morewhat wasn't broken?

This is a two star review. I came here at the recommendation of a co-worker and want to like it…read moremore than I did. I think the problem is that I couldn't get past the lack of a restroom in the area. They had some portables, but they are making food and we are supposed to eat it. Where are they washing their hands? This area is also pretty cold so if you go, make sure that you have a coat, scarf and hat. I'll never make that mistake again. But because of the cold, I didn't want to eat outside so our food got a cold, but it was good. My husband liked the food he got, but gluten free options are super limited. They get a third star because of the bar! Now there was only one person working there and that's fine because he could go get a snack or something and come back to pour drinks, but again. The restroom issue. Where does he wash his hands, what if he has a cold and sneezes into them, and so on. That's where my mind went. The vendors are quite nice and were helpful and weren't mean when they answered my GF questions and I appreciate that. So, this is like the little engine that could. I can see that it is a gathering spot for people and they have music and speakers which is cool. So I saw and felt a community vibe and people really seemed to like going. If I lived in the area, I may try it a bit more, but in all honestly, Oakland Museum's Off the Grid event is everything I wish this was. I'm sure that they will get there, but don't want to hang out while they figure it out.

I'm not sure if the selection changes as I only went once, but the selection was smaller than I…read moreexpected and there wasn't that many people there.

If you are a HOPR fan but not a fan of waiting long enough to grow a beard, Prime Steakhouse…read moredeserves a visit. I intentionally came here before reading the Yelp reviews because sometimes I wonder if some reviewers accidentally walked into a different restaurant. After eating here and then reading the reviews... I am even more convinced. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. Glass ceilings, dark moody walls, great lighting, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you should have dressed just a little nicer. Perfect for a date night, birthday, or pretending you are celebrating something important. We ordered five prime ribs because call me old fashioned, but if a restaurant literally puts Prime Rib in its name, I am going to trust that they know what they are doing. The prime rib absolutely delivered. Tender, juicy, perfectly cooked, and exactly what I wanted. The salads and sides were fresh and simple, which is honestly how great food should be. Somewhere along the way people decided food only deserves five stars if it is deep fried, covered in truffle oil, stacked three feet high, and served on a shovel. Give me quality ingredients cooked well any day. We were celebrating a birthday, so naturally dessert was required in the interest of science. The bread pudding was ridiculously good. The chocolate mousse cake was rich enough and a tad sweet for me, but I have a weak Asian palate when it come to sugar so that's just me. The service was just as impressive. Friendly, attentive, and somehow always there exactly when we needed something without hovering over the table like concerned parents. Bottom line. If you want an excellent prime rib without playing the HOPR reservation lottery, this place is absolutely worth your time. We will definitely be back.

I think this spot has all the makings and potential to be something really special, but…read moreunfortunately a recent outing with friends for "Girl Dinner" was just lackluster. To be fair, this trip was set for martinis, salad, and fries (so can't comment on the meat/sides) of the steakhouse. I would like to come back to have a full meal on a special date night to get all the feels. Our group ordered martinis and those were well-received. I ordered a dill pickle martini which came with two small pickle spears..I've never heard of a pickle martini, so naturally I had to try it. The service was quick and the ambiance outside was nice. The indoor restaurant-side looked elegant and was filling up when we arrived. Recommend coming earlier than later, I think the martini garden is currently first come, first served basis. The Caesar was solid, bread was yummy, but the French fries unfortunately were a miss. They were overly thick and hard pieces of potato, not what we had imagined and ultimately were sent back. They were taken off the bill, but hope the constructive feedback was received. Other than that dish, like mentioned, lotsa potential for this trending spot in downtown Walnut Creek. Would love to try the Vesper, Original Martini, or an Espresso Martini on next visit.