Rodney Worth Closes 2 Restaurants In Danville, San Ramon

SAN RAMON VALLEY, CA — Worth Ranch BBQ in San Ramon and The Little Pear in Danville have closed, Chef Rodney Worth said.

The Tri-Valley restaurateur said Friday morning that the coronavirus pandemic, "California's harsh business climate" and the fallout from weekend Pacific Gas & Electric Co. power shutoffs contributed to his decision to close.

Worth Ranch BBQ opened four years ago at 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd. The power shutoffs were devastating to the restaurant, Worth said. He didn't want to pass on the rising costs of beef and pork to customers.

The Little Pear opened a decade ago at 3407 Blackhawk Plaza Circle. Worth said vacancies in Blackhawk Plaza also played a role in his decision to close down.

"We have met so many great people and made lots of friends," he said.

In January, Worth announced the closure of Prickly Pear Cantina, also located in Blackhawk Plaza. He said he wanted to focus on family and other restaurants, and also said California's business climate was an issue.

Worth's restaurants The Peasant & The Pear (267 Hartz Ave., Danville) and The Peasant's Courtyard (3195 Danville Blvd., Alamo) remain open.

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