Moving to the 925 means suddenly having an almost overwhelming number of restaurants, cafes, bakeries and neighborhood institutions to explore. For one recent arrival to the Lamorinda area, the best way to get started was to ask the people who already live there.
Lucas of Ascot Drive in Moraga recently asked neighbors for restaurant and cafe recommendations for his family in an online forum. The responses quickly turned into a broad, informal guide to some of the places locals think new residents should try first.
Here are some of the most frequently praised and most distinctive recommendations from residents across Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Danville.
Tutu’s was one of the clearest favorites
Tutu’s in Lafayette appeared repeatedly in the discussion. Vicki T. of St. Mary’s Orchard in Lafayette named Tutu’s along with Social Bird, while Jennifer W. of Poet’s Corner in Pleasant Hill also recommended it…