ContraCostaLive.com GOOD EATS for May 13, 2026 — Clouseau’s Farewell Edition
Jacques Ray Clouseau!
French Food Detective — May 13, 2026
Ah, mon ami… ze Inspector must confess — zis is ze FINAL INVESTIGATION. Tonight ze boat awaits on ze Seine, and ze Inspector must return to France. But before I go — one last case. One last magnificent meal. I have given it everything. Ze badge… she is polished. Ze verdict… she is DELIVERED. Au revoir, Contra Costa. You have been extraordinaire.
🌟 This Week’s Special Guest 🌟
For ze Inspector’s final case, fate has delivered a miracle! A rustic-chic Clayton grill with warm lighting, a magnificent bar, and a French Onion Soup so extraordinaire it nearly convinced ze Inspector to cancel ze boat entirely. For those attending ze Clayton Summer Concerts — zis is your dinner destination before ze show. Ze ambiance, she is parfait. Ze name? Ed’s Mudville Grill. Case — for ze last time — CLEUSED!
Ed’s Mudville Grill
French Onion Soup — $9.59 | Caesar Salad with Garlic Bread — $9.15
A comfortable, rustic-chic Clayton institution with warm lighting and a bar worth lingering at. The French Onion Soup is a standout — the Inspector gives it his highest commendation. Right in the heart of Clayton, making it the ideal stop for a meal or a cocktail before or after a Summer Concert. Bon appétit.
Mediterranean Salad — $18.95
Salami, tomato, cucumber, artichoke hearts, Greek olives, feta, Romano, red onions, and bell peppers — a specialty of ze house! Ze Inspector has catalogued ze evidence item by item. Ze conclusion? Zis salad is a MASTERPIECE — and ze Inspector does not use zat word lightly!
Cap’s Restaurant
Location: 144 Oak St, Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone: (925) 634-1025
Hours: Mon–Tue: 4–9pm | Wed–Sat: 11am–3pm & 4–9pm
Brazilian Seafood Pasta — $37
Clams, mussels, prawns, and a fresh seafood medley — sautéed with peppers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic, then tossed with linguine in a coconut cream Piri Piri sauce! Mon dieu — ze Inspector did not expect to find Brazil on ze shores of Contra Costa. Ze verdict? GUILTY of being spectacular!
Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill
Location: 1 Marina Plaza, Antioch, CA 94509
Phone: (925) 775-4862
Hours: Mon–Sat: 11am–9pm | Sun: 11am–8pm
BLT — $12.50
Bacon, lettuce, tomato on your choice of bread — with six sides to choose from! Ze Inspector has deliberated carefully on ze side selection. Ze ruling? Les frites, oui — ze French fries, obviously. Zis sandwich is BEYOND REPROACH!
Vinnie’s Bar
Sampler Platter — $20.10
Quesadilla, nachos, chimichanguitas, hot wings, jalapeño poppers — with ranch AND guacamole! Available all day! Ze Inspector poses ze critical question: are you sharing, or keeping it all for yourself? Ze Inspector has made his decision. Ze verdict? ALL FOR HIMSELF!
Celia’s Mexican Food Restaurant
Hold’em, $5 Blackjack, 3 Card Poker — Daily, 7 Days a Week
Twenty-two HDTVs, Hot Spot Lottery, scratchers, shuffleboard, and a jamming digital jukebox! Ze Inspector’s final visit to zis establishment — and once again, I declare it IRRESISTIBLE! But always, always — gamble responsibly, mon ami.
19th Hole Casino and Sports Bar
Location: 2746 W. Tregallas Rd, Antioch, CA 94509
Phone: (925) 757-6545
Hours: Mon–Fri: 11am–2am | Sat–Sun: 10am–2am
Please gamble responsibly. Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
🗳️ Ze Inspector Departs — Who Takes Ze Badge?
Ze boat on ze Seine awaits — and ze badge must be passed. Just click a name. Frank gets the email. Ze next investigation begins!
Returning Favorites
🔪 Billy Ray Ramsey
The Angry Chef
🤖 Stevie Ray Ahhhnold
The Terminator of Taste
😩 Rodney Ray Valentine
The King of No Respect
🕵️ Jacques Ray Clouseau
The French Food Detective
New Challengers
🎺 Ricky Ray Ricardo
The Cuban Bandleader
💃 Chari Ray Charo
The Queen of Cuchi Cuchi
Most votes wins. Tie goes to whoever makes Frank laugh first.
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