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Varam strives to offer downtown Redwood City ‘the best of India’
From dosas to naans, curries to kebabs and all kinds of biryanis, Varam, a new restaurant in Redwood City, serves halal upscale Indian cuisine representing multiple regions. The post Varam strives to...
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Curated cuisine: New Peninsula food hall concepts span the globe
Two new food halls are opening along the Peninsula on Sept. 30. The Hangar serves a mishmash of cuisines in a massive aviation-focused, modern industrial building in South San Francisco, while Kurated...
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Social gathering hub Clara’s Junction opening Thursday near Levi’s Stadium
Santa Clara has a new pregame spot for 49ers’ home games that’s both family-friendly and dog-friendly. Clara’s Junction, opening Thursday, Sept. 26, is a social gathering hub featuring a sit-down...
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The Palo Alto fine-dining scene takes a hit with Bird Dog’s closure – but...
Bird Dog posted to its Instagram on Thursday that its last day of service would be Friday, Sept. 27. While the fine-dining restaurant is closing, that doesn’t mean chef-owner Robbie Wilson is leaving...
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Feast and Floral opens wine bar, marketplace and catering kitchen in Redwood...
Since 2019, Feast and Floral has provided elegant and colorful cheese and charcuterie boards, grazing tables, snack boxes, floral arrangements and other festive goodies to the Bay Area. On Oct. 1, the...
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Anton SV Pâtisserie’s crepe cakes find a permanent home in San Mateo
A grab-and-go patisserie specializing in crepe cakes with flavors like black sesame, matcha and hojicha will soft open in downtown San Mateo tomorrow, Oct. 2. The post Anton SV Pâtisserie’s crepe...
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What’s brewing? 10 Peninsula coffee roasters for beans and beverages
Seeking a warm beverage as we approach the colder months? Consider visiting a roaster for your next cup of coffee. With no shortage of coffee shops on the Peninsula, you might wonder what...
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Ludwigs Mountain View transitions to new ownership under Creative Collective...
Ludwigs is getting a Bavarian makeover. The German beer garden is now under new ownership, and while much of Ludwigs will remain the same, new owner Gisela Qasim plans to infuse the downtown Mountain...
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Keke’s Breakfast Cafe to open its first West Coast location in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale will soon have a new spot to chow down on the "most important meal of the day." Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, a Florida-based breakfast chain with 61 locations in the Southeast, is opening its...
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Inside a Silicon Valley wine and spirits store sourcing undiscovered gems for...
The mood was upbeat inside K&L Wine Merchants’ Redwood City location on a recent Saturday afternoon. Maybe it was the opportunity to taste a 2013 Taittinger “Comtes de Champagne” Brut Blanc de...
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How motherhood inspired a San Mateo company that helps take meal prep off...
Many parents would likely agree that having a child is a life-altering experience. In Peninsula resident Nichola Buckley's case, motherhood inspired her to shift her priorities, start a business and...
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Rasa rises again in Burlingame
In 2022, Ajay Walia replaced his award-winning Burlingame restaurant Rasa with his more casual concept Saffron. On Oct. 15, Saffron reverted to Rasa, reintroducing itself among a growing list of...
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Portola Bistro offers a homey fine dining experience in Portola Valley
Portola Bistro blends French, Italian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the site of former Portola Kitchen. The post Portola Bistro offers a homey fine dining experience in Portola Valley appeared...
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Elote everything: Corn-focused eatery Maizz opens in Redwood City
It’s all about corn at Redwood City’s newest eatery, Maizz. Find it in a cup, on a stick, in a bowl of ramen and even baked into cheesecake. The post Elote everything: Corn-focused eatery Maizz opens...
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Ghost kitchens are losing hype. Here’s why these 4 restaurateurs set up shop...
Many ghost kitchens are now, well, ghosts. Once lauded as the future of the restaurant industry, ghost kitchens are beginning to decline in popularity. The post Ghost kitchens are losing hype. Here’s...
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The latest with State Street Market: Sushi plans, a new pizza vendor and Lá...
Sicilian and “Neapolitan-ish” style pizzas and Pakistani American fusion desserts are the newest offerings at State Street Market – and sushi is coming soon. The post The latest with State Street...
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Stanford alumni open grab-and-go concept Proper Food in downtown Palo Alto
To-go is the only option at Palo Alto’s newest eatery, Proper Food. The grab-and-go concept is not serving your typical lunch box options – find salads with seared ahi tuna, wraps with buffalo...
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How a tiny chocolate truffle changed San Carlos resident Renata Stoica’s life
Brigadeiro is much more than chocolate for Renata Stoica – it is a special part of her culture, from serving as her childhood livelihood to inspiring a passionate business reflecting her life’s story....
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Matcha cafe Maruwu Seicha opens in downtown Palo Alto
It’s a matcha lover’s paradise at Palo Alto’s newest drink and dessert spot, Maruwu Seicha. From matcha lattes adorned with fluffy “snow top” to gelato made with ceremonial grade matcha, Maruwu...
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Woodside community divided on application for outdoor dining and parking lot...
An application has been submitted to the town of Woodside to construct permanent outdoor dining areas next to Buck’s Restaurant and The Village Bakery and to expand the parking lot at Cañada Corners....
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