What a lovely shop! A friend of mine told me about a "vinegar tasting" store and was like, "Why…read morewould I want to taste vinegar." But now I totally get it! The shop ladies were so super friendly and kind. They said we could try any of the balsamic vinegar flavors mixed with sparking water if we wanted to. (But I thought these were only for salads? So wrong of me!) They have a glass jug with the sample flavor of the day already mixed with water. That was the first one I tried: Cranberry Pear. Ooh!!! It was so delicious. Not what I thought it would be. It tasted like a soda without all the sugars. It was actually quite refreshing and delightful. I asked what their top 3 flavors were: - Cranberry Pear - Peach - Sicilian Lemon I decided to try Peach. She added sparking water to it. Omg! That was even more delicious. I'm pretty sure any of these flavors will be a hit. Different flavored vinegars and olive oils adorned the walls! Each flavor has a sign with its name, what they are best used for, and what they are best paired with. I wish I could try them all but I can save that for another visit. They also sell pastas, tea towels, little bowls, and other cute things to go with their products. Also found out that Maison Benoit uses their products at their bakery. Love local businesses supporting each other!

Delicious balsamic vinegar and olive oils. Parvin was very informative and amazing! So much you can…read moredo other than for dipping. Thank you Parvin!

My wife and I stopped by Amphora Nueva after grabbing lunch at The Station nearby to replenish our…read moredwindling supply of aged dark balsamic. Like most artisanal olive oil and vinegar stores, this one allowed for sampling of nearly all their products. There are so many interesting oil blends and flavored balsamic vinegars, I would encourage you to take your time to try out anything that piques your curiosity before making a purchase. We ultimately picked up a bottle of their 25 year old aged, Denissimo balsamic. This balsamic had a wonderful sweetness to it and was beautifully viscous. I can't wait to drizzle this on top of a tomato burrata appetizer when summer comes around, or on some vanilla ice cream. Another balsamic I really enjoyed trying out -- that would also go lovely with vanilla ice cream, was the espresso flavored balsamic. I would definitely recommend checking out Amphora Nueva for all our olive oil and balsamic needs.

We first tried their product at a party--just a splash over sparkling water--and it was delicious…read more From that moment, we were hooked. Now it's in regular rotation at our house as we work our way through all the new flavors in the store. BB

If you want old time great service this is the place. All the foods are number 1 some people say…read moreit's a little pricey well you get what you pay for. The butcher shop is off the rails.

Love to see Diablo Foods doing a great job as a small independent grocer. Focused on quality and…read morecustomer service, they always seem to be on the mark. If you want 24 rolls of toilet paper cheap this is not your place but if you want an in house dry aged New York with paired with store selected wines, produce, cheese, and breads then this you place. Keep up the incredible work.

I visited to get another bottle of the: Sepay Groves…read moreFrantoio EVOO which is cold-pressed olives with a high poly- a bit peppery, grassy and (to me) a tad bitter. I use as a finishing oil drizzled on roast vegetables or for pasta dishes. Frantoio olive oil also has known health benefits! A great antioxidant, reduce inflammation, help with lowering cholesterol and for heart health due to high polyphenols. I'm all for it...a daily tablespoon or two will do ya! If you're a bit more adventurous you can go with the other high polyphenol EVOO of Spanish olives called Hojiblanca. Plenty of options of vinegars and olive oils to sample before you buy. Bought the 18yr old aged balsamic which elevates any dressing and your friend's will comment "how come mine doesn't taste like yours" (evil laugh!) ...quality ingredients make a difference! Staff helpful and will provide ideas for pairings with food and educate on the wonderful selection of products. Store shelves were not fully stocked (when I visited in Jan) but you can ask and a bottle will be filled in the back. Plenty of street parking and towards the end of First Street. Make it a destination for waterfront hike, shopping and eating! Support small business

I really like this place. Both owners are knowledgeable and pleasant…read more Their patience with me as I ask stupid questions about olive oil and vinegars. I like what I like but have no real knowledge. That's why I like Sepay. Lots of surprises in the store beyond oil and vinegars. Soup mixes that are really good. Pasta, dips... you just need to go to the store. Next door in a wine place that opens at 4:00 that can round out the journey.

first time here after having dinner with my best friend…read more They surprisingly have a lot of variety. The service could've been better if the other employee assisted the one scooping. The ambiance is a nice ice cream scope shop in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek

Tifa is the place you goto in between meals with your family. As you finish lunch / dinner or…read morewatching a movie this is where you go to get you coffee / gelato / macrons. It is conveniently located by the shopping area where parking is never an issue. Also when you go visit somebody by John Muir at Concorde this is a great gift idea to the nurses / hospital staff. The latte is a great addition to the gelato. I have been here a couple of times and there is always room to sit and enjoy or chat with a friend or family member.

Came here for dinner and we're seated outside in the patio area. They had heaters and provided…read moreblankets so it was warm enough in the spring. They had a good selection of wines and Italian / amalfi inspired cocktails. We started with the calamari and burrata plates, which were good. Next came the pastas, which were okay. I think generally decent place for some pasta

Really nice spot to grab lunch. The outside seating feels really nice with the warm weather, and no…read moreglaring sun. The staff is super nice. Everything we ordered was really tasty. The steak salad was pretty good. The greens were well dress(maybe a little over dressed). The lasagna was good. The bolognese was good. The clam pasta was a little salty. Fried calamari good. Brussels sprouts fantastic. Pizza good. Ice cream good. Cannoli good. Espresso good. The restroom is nice and clean, too.

This store has really stepped it up. The new owners have brought in a fresher, more local selection…read moreand made the layout much more inviting. You'll find all kinds of gems here -- from fresh gnocchi and local tortilla chips to craft coffee, Model Bakery bread, and incredible pastries. My wife and I often stop by with our family for a beer and some snacks before heading to the park -- it's become one of our favorite little rituals. Highly recommend checking it out if you haven't been in since the ownership change!

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP. They are currently working on turning this little store around from the…read moreprevious (dated) produce store to a new source for all sorts of niche grocery products including my favorite dressings I buy at the farmers market. This will be a great addition to the neighborhood.

This compact specialty market has been open for over a year, and I really like how the merchandise…read morereflects local purveyors with no corporate brands. Starting with an arresting blow-up of Italian movie star Monica Vitti behind the checkout, it's a visually pleasing emporium because it's not overcrowded with idiosyncratic products. The wine collection is particularly interesting with labels unknown to me. I've been tempted by the delectables in the Grab & Go section, but I've demurred for the sake of discretion. In fact, having almost no knowledge of any of these products, I only recently bought something here because I want to support them. I got a box of Rooibos tea and a jar of Hawaiian masala (Photo 10). I look forward to buying more in the future, though one thought I had was that this store would benefit from samples. On a previous visit, there was a bakery pop-up in front (Photo 8), and I think more of that activity could encourage more in-store traffic. It'll be interesting to see how this business evolves. RELATED - Exploring Solano Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/eyjAJU1VZv

I LOVE THIS STORE SO MUCH!!!…read more It's so lovingly & carefully curated with yummy items. I come in every week or so to check out new items. Great selection of gourmet goodies-- I regular go in for snacks, cooking sauces from around the world, ice cream, canned drinks, honey & condiments. Appreciate they have plenty of vegan options. They also have a good selection of wines. The owners & staff are super friendly. They love to chat & answer any questions you have. It's a small but mighty space. Very clean & cheerful (not sure how else to describe it? I always smile when I enter!) SHOP LOCAL AND SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SMALL BUSINESSES

I've been here a couple of times for business events…read more Today we had the salmon and lamb, and both were excellent. The wines are always tasty, and the complimentary bread with herb butter is soft and fluffy. The strawberry salad was especially good, even better than the arugula salad. Lemon tart and tiramisu are both great.

We dined here to celebrate my son-in-law's birthday. I have mixed reviews about this place. The…read moreambience is nice, cozy, intimate, and fun. Menu items are on the high side, so be prepared to shell out some dough. We had a nice waiter, pleasant, cheerful, and very accommodating. I would give the waiter a rating between 4 and 5 stars. It was near closing time when we got there, but we didn't feel rushed to order or eat our dinner so that they could clean up and close the restaurant and head on home. We started with an appetizer and garlic bread (see picture). We had about six pieces of bread and as you can see in the picture, it was on the burnt side. I cannot believe that for the price you pay for a bread, they would serve this. I also ordered a black coffee, but it tasted like it had been sitting there since the morning and tasted really nasty. I asked to have a hot tea instead. Food was good. We ordered spaghetti, carbonara, some chicken dish, and a grilled salmon. All the food tasted delicious and we cleaned out the carbonara and spaghetti. After we ate our dinner, they gave my son-in-law a slice of tiramisu with a lighted candle. Overall, it was a pleasant evening and we enjoyed our food (except for the garlic bread). I'd like to see them do me good and give me a nice garlic bread the next time I eat here.

What a find! I had heard about Montesacro on Check Please (PBS) and decided w needed to…read moreinvestigate. Their Pinsas (Roman style pizza,) are incredible, and the artichoke appetizer was heavenly. Great wine list and attentive service just added to the pleasure. We had reserved an outdoor table weeks in advance, but the night we went it was pouring rain. They graciously accommodated us on a busy Saturday night, which was so appreciated. This is not your typical Italian dinner, as it is Roman style cuisine, and it is outstanding. A definite must try!

The food was excellent- they offer authentic Roman italian food, with simple yet fresh, good…read morequality ingredients, and they also offer gluten free options for pasta and pizzas- which is a plus. I really enjoyed their pizza dishes- the crust is fresh, fluffy, yet perfectly crispy. the toppings weren't too complicated- it was just delicious, simple food. I would also say that the price points weren't too bad at all- the food and the prices were pretty aligned. I enjoyed the atmosphere, and decor, however I wasn't a fan of how they played nightclub/dancing music- which made it all that much louder and difficult to talk. I will also say that the service was very good- considering that it was very crowded at the time, however I had an odd experience with a hostess. I made a reservation in advance to celebrate my mom's birthday- when my family arrived, we were quite literally ignored by the hostess for about 10 minutes. She looked at us, and said "I will be right with you", only to come back 7 more times and ignore us again. She then made us wait 20 minutes into our reservation because another table wasn't finished with their meal. I initially didn't think anything of it (after all, it was a busy night)- until another group of white women who had made a reservation were immediately attended to by this hostess, and were given a table at a significantly better lit area. My indian family was made to sit at the corner of the restaurant, by the bathrooms. However I want to keep in mind that maybe it was a bad day, and the rest of the staff were very polite to us.