Fresh Features

Summer Freshness


Jun 12, 2018

Summer is here. It’s time to let our freshness shine. Our locally-grown produce is received daily, and we only order what we need for the day to ensure freshness. We also hand-cut all our produce to avoid unnecessary processing.   Even before the produce reaches us, freshness is a priority. That’s w ...

Pumpkin Season is Here


Oct 01, 2017

’Tis the season for pumpkin everything. There’s no shame in our pumpkin game and we’re excited to serve up our legendary pumpkin cheesecake once again. Enjoy a slice at the restaurant topped with cranberry sauce, whipped cream and fresh mint or order a whole housemade pumpkin cheesecake with caramel ...

Strawberries Through Summer And Fall


Aug 01, 2017

There’s something incredibly satisfying about biting into a fresh strawberry, especially when you’re cooking with them. Summer’s favorite fruit also transitions well into fall, staying in season through November. It’s in our July and August seasonal dessert, so clearly we’re inspired by it. We’ve co ...

The Special Thing About Our March Special


Mar 08, 2017

This month's featured dish was created by Chef Humberto Agustin from our Walnut Creek restaurant! Chef Agustin has been a member of the Tomatina team for 17 years and was the winner of the 2017 Tomatina Cooking Challenge for his Linguine Pesto. His dish features fennel sausage ...

Apples to Apples: Fall's Favorite Fruit


Oct 27, 2016

When we think of fall, two major ingredients come to mind: apples and pumpkins. Pumpkins tend to be in the spotlight, but one of our favorite November specials is also an apple salad, so we’re just as passionate about this fall staple as many of you are. We’ve compiled a few tips and tricks for how ...

It's Asparagus Season


May 10, 2016

With asparagus season being notoriously short– peak-picking time is between late April and June– we went all in and created two months worth of asparagus filled specials to fill your every craving for the tasty veggie.  We’ve got a few tips and tricks for you when you dive into those asparagus frie ...

It's Still Stone Fruit Season


Sep 03, 2015

With peaches being available throughout most of the U.S. between May and October, we only thought it fitting to create a September Special that features this summer-to-fall staple. If you take a look at the Specials menu for this month you might notice a continued trend in the fruit department (we’r ...