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PENINSULA FOODIST
Tokyo ramen favorite Afuri headed to downtown Mountain ViewUPDATE: Afuri Ramen + Dumpling is open in Mountain View for outdoor dining, takeout and delivery as of Nov. 14. Tokyo's Afuri Ramen + Dumpling, famed in...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Oct. 28, 2020There are no comments yet. 26993 Views
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Feel the burn: The Peninsula gets a new Nashville hot chicken jointJason Angeles boldly claims Love Burn Chicken makes the spiciest, largest and crispiest hot chicken sandwich out there. The new restaurant, opened two weeks ago...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Dec. 1, 2020There are no comments yet. 14058 Views
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Kale and community: Local nonprofit helps small farms bring produce to Peninsula neighborhoodsLast spring break, Los Altos School District computer science teacher Sheena Vaidyanathan spent her vacation building a website for a new grassroots effort she had...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 4, 2021There are no comments yet. 14616 Views
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JuiceBox wine shop opens in Redwood City with a message: drink localLocal restaurateur and wine bar owner Zu Tarazi is back with a new project: JuiceBox, a Redwood City wine shop focused on small producers. JuiceBox opened in...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 6, 2021There are no comments yet. 15086 Views
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Craving B. Patisserie's perfect pastries? The San Francisco bakery is popping up in San Mateo next weekPeninsula-dwelling fans of San Francisco's B. Patisserie, mark your calendars: The standout French bakery is bringing its pastries to the Peninsula next week. B....
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Jan. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 24737 Views
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All-day Indian cafe opens in Redwood City with a focus on takeoutAn Indian cafe serving dosa, chicken tikka sliders and coffee brewed with spices is now open in Redwood City. Masala Desi Cafe opened on Feb. 4 at 2137 Roosevelt...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 18, 2021There are no comments yet. 23949 Views
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Owners of Los Carnalitos taco truck to open Redwood City restaurantThe family behind the popular Los Carnalitos taco truck in Redwood City is opening a new restaurant a few miles away. La Fonda de Los Carnalitos will open this...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 20022 Views
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Boba, baked goods and burgers: What's new in BurlingameDowntown Burlingame is home to several new or soon-to-open businesses, including a Taiwanese boba shop, a local baked goods pop-up, Turkish street food and an outpost...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Feb. 9, 2021There are no comments yet. 18612 Views
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Listen to famed chef-philanthropist José Andrés in conversation with Jesse Cool on April 6Local restaurateur Jesse Ziff Cool will be moderating a virtual conversation with José Andrés, famed chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, on...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 12768 Views
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Former bakers from Tartine and Vina Enoteca bring new pastry magic to Palo AltoWhile John Shelsta's Love for Butter pop-up is on a temporary hiatus, two bakers have stepped in to fill the sweets void: a former Tartine baker and Vina Enoteca's...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 23066 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Setting the table: Our stories, our foodby Sara Hayden Introducing the new Peninsula Foodist As a kid, I loved when my family brought home giant bags of "unfortunates." That's what...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 12, 2021There are no comments yet. 13555 Views
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An extra helping: Local restaurants unite for two days of fundraising for AAPI groupby Sarah Klearman In March, as violent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans made headlines with a horrifying kind of frequency, Steven Yen began...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 14, 2021There are no comments yet. 10216 Views
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The Restaurant Week interviews: 7 questions for Manuel Martinez of La Vigaby Sarah Klearman In an effort to provide diners more opportunities to support local restaurants as the Peninsula slowly reopens, Embarcadero Media's Peninsula...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 11158 Views
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Farm to canvas: Jane Kim's new (in-person) art exhibit takes on food, nature and techBy Sarah Klearman Artist Jane Kim has always sought to showcase nature in her work. It's only natural, then, Kim said, that the focus of her latest show...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 3, 2021There are no comments yet. 10040 Views
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Real Good Greens is half CSA, half farmers market and all localby Heather Zimmerman Helene Zahoudanis has always dreamed of owning a farm. In her current venture, though she may not be working the land, she does help...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 4, 2021There are no comments yet. 12092 Views
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Town & Country welcomes SF's Wildseed, a 100% plant-based eateryby Heather Zimmerman San Francisco eatery Wildseed is bringing its diverse plant-based cuisine to the Peninsula. The restaurant plans to open its second...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 17, 2021There are no comments yet. 15662 Views
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Teleferic Barcelona comes to Los Gatos, complete with a hidden speak-easy and an outdoor patio with mountain viewsBy Julia Brown
==I Maine lobster paella and tapas are on the menu at Telefèric Barcelona's newest location in Los Gatos. Photo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 28, 2022There are no comments yet. 10448 Views
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Meal prep miracle: Los Gatos-based Locale reimagines food deliveryby Heather Zimmerman South Bay-based Locale offers weekly deliveries of fresh produce and groceries as well as meal kits and prepared items from Bay Area...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 25, 2021There are no comments yet. 16185 Views
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Birds of a feather: Family's Thai fried chicken eatery roosts in Palo Altoby Sara Hayden Owner Brandon Poon's family starts fresh after COVID closed their longtime restaurant. The Peninsula has a new Thai-inspired chicken destination...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 18719 Views
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Wildseed vegan restaurant puts down roots in Palo AltoBy Julia Brown
==I The Wildseed burger is made with a mushroom and spinach patty, roasted tomato chutney and chipotle aioli. Photo courtesy...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 9, 2022There are no comments yet. 14081 Views
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