The Cooperage
32 Lafayette Circle
Lafayette, CA
Downtown Lafayette has a diverse selections of restaurants in the area and this one
is no different. Called The Cooperage, this bar/grille offers many delicious appetizers
off their limited menu. They also serve comfort food favorites such as burgers, salads
and fried chicken.
Working as head chef is Eric Hopfinger, star of Food TV's Top Chef. Owner Andrew
McCormick takes a rundown bar and turns it into a happening place to watch the game
on their many TVs.
Pro
The burger was delicious along with their plentiful fries. The ample parking
nearby made it easy to get to. The atmosphere was nice along with plenty of
tables to sit outside. We were seated quickly and our waiter was very friendly
as we took our orders.
Con: The dessert menu sorely lacked variety and ran out of the ice cream flavor
I wanted. The prices were a bit too much for the average family that comes
here. As more people came in, the noise got so loud we couldn't hear our orders
being taken.
Luckily, our family was treated by my cousins so we didn't have to pay. The
Cooperage is a good place to have a drink with friends just don't expect good
service.
Rating: 3 1/2 stars out of 5
Restaurant: Slice House
1500 Mt Diablo Blvd.
Walnut Creek
Me and my significant other were hungry one day, so we decided to try out the
new pizzeria called the Slice House. Located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek,
this place serves NY style pizza by the slice or whole. They also offer delectable
soups, salads, pasta and even hot wings. Award winning chef Tony Gemiani brings
his culinary skills from SF to the East Bay.
Pro
Their large slices were served hot and came within a few minutes. The decor
was nice along with the hospitable waitresses. Being an outdoor pizzeria
kept the noise level down to a minimum.
Con
Not enough tables for patrons to sit due to limited space. The price of each
slice made up for the size served. Having to sit on a sidewalk table due to
location in the heart of downtown.
There should be room for improvement as the popularity of this place grows.
If you're hungry for some pizza, come on down here and have a bite.
Stars: 4 / 5 due to lack of space and the problems listed above
When the Concord PD stopped by our school today, they brought their dog Jelle (Yelli)
with them to show us what the dog does while on the job. The trained GSD/ Malinois mix
demonstrated how it smells for drugs and attack a fleeing suspect (cop dressed in a heavy
burlap padding). Along with fielding questions from students in other programs on campus,
the police handed out stickers to us. Much appreciated for the Concord PD for stopping by
and bringing Jelle with them.
