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‘It’s about time’: A Bay Area restaurateur steps away from her prominent...
After a 14-year reign as a top ramen spot in the Bay Area, Orenchi Ramen is down to one location – and its founder has stepped away from the brand entirely. The post ‘It’s about time’: A Bay Area...
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‘Iron Chef’ and ‘Top Chef’ winner to open new restaurant Valley Goat in...
“Goatland” is coming to Sunnyvale. Stephanie Izard, a James Beard Award-winning chef and “Top Chef” and “Iron Chef” winner, is opening her latest restaurant in Sunnyvale early next year. Valley Goat,...
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Italian-inspired Coffeebar to open its third Peninsula cafe Nov. 11
A cafe serving up a lot more than morning coffee is opening next week in Sunnyvale. Coffeebar, inspired by the cafe culture in Italy, offers breakfast sandwiches, salads and even Italian wines and...
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ONKI Bakery brings classic French pastries with Asian flavors to Redwood City
It’s currently a one-woman show at ONKI Bakery, a new business that popped up at the Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market last month. Created by Redwood City resident Gahee Lee, who worked in high-end...
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‘A sports bar for nerds’: At 7 Stars Bar and Grill, drinks and decor pay...
Walk inside 7 Stars Bar and Grill in Campbell to find a pair of child-sized stormtroopers guarding the door. Funko Pop figurines are lined up in display cases, Starfighters hang from the ceiling,...
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Looking to put equipment found in Michelin starred kitchens in your home?...
Luxury meat is the focal point of a new Los Gatos business – from $40,000 hand-welded Mibrasa grills to $10,000 German-made Dry Agers, it’s a high budget, carnivorous foodie’s dream. The post Looking...
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Raising Cane’s, known for its chicken fingers and Texas toast, will open its...
Raising Cane’s is coming to the City of Souls. The popular chicken finger chain is opening its first Peninsula outpost – and its 100th California location – on Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Colma. The post...
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Smoke shop’s opening averted in West Menlo Park amid neighborhood concerns
A smoke shop will no longer open up in West Menlo Park as previously planned following a neighborhood outcry that drew the involvement of the San Mateo County supervisor who lives in and represents...
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Dubai croissants, Turkish coffee and ‘sanburgers’: MO’s deli & cafe brings...
The Dubai chocolate craze has made its way to Belmont – in croissant form. Stuff a buttery and flaky croissant with crunchy knafeh and creamy pistachio butter and drizzle the top with chocolate and...
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Google goes back to nature with its first mass timber building
Google has unveiled its new cutting-edge Moffett Park office building – and it’s nothing close to the concrete, aluminum and steel typically associated with high-tech campuses. The five-story building...
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Woodside loses outdoor dining spaces while Cañada Corners project awaits...
Woodside’s only outdoor dining spaces at The Village Bakery and Buck’s Restaurant were taken down indefinitely on the morning of Nov. 25. The post Woodside loses outdoor dining spaces while Cañada...
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‘Simplicity, elegance, minimalism’: Nagai Edomae Sushi showcases traditional...
You won’t find trendy ingredients like blowtorched wagyu or caviar at the Peninsula’s newest omakase spot. Instead, you’ll find masterfully marinated hikarimono (silver-skinned fish), akami (bluefin...
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WhatCoffee & Bakery brings French Asian pastries, freshly roasted coffee and...
Curiosity is the driving force behind WhatCoffee & Bakery, Santa Clara’s newest roastery and bakery. The logo, a sideways question mark reminiscent of both a smiley face and a coffee mug,...
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‘Next Level Chef’ winner Tucker Ricchio to open fine dining restaurant Lira...
Bay Area native Tucker Ricchio won the heart of Gordon Ramsay under his mentorship on “Next Level Chef.” Soon, she may win the hearts of many more with her debut restaurant, Lira. The post ‘Next Level...
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Your comprehensive guide to freshly baked holiday breads along the Peninsula
There’s no shame indulging in holiday bread this time of year, especially when it’s studded with dried fruit and nuts and coated with a sugary crust. But why indulge in those mass-produced European...
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Hobee’s will introduce dinner, craft beer and elevated twists on its...
An old-school diner is getting a new-school twist. Beloved local breakfast chain Hobee’s will soon offer dinner and craft beer at its newest location in San Jose’s Germania Hall. The post Hobee’s will...
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Controversial Redwood City bikini barista bar quietly closes, replaced with...
Bye bye bikini barista bar; hello family-friendly drive-thru. Controversial Pink Pantherz Espresso, known for its scantily clad baristas and erotically named beverages, quietly closed its Redwood City...
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Los Gatos’ new Champagne bar Winston to offer rare bubbly and cozy ambiance
Champagne lovers, a new wine bar is coming to Los Gatos – and it’s completely focused on the bubbly beverage. Winston Champagne Bar will offer hard-to-find, unique Champagnes – you won’t find any Moët...
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Eaping Fresh Chinese brings healthy and affordable Chinese cuisine to...
Chinese takeaway, but make it healthy. That’s what Eaping Fresh Chinese, a new fast-casual concept in Mountain View, aims to achieve. The post Eaping Fresh Chinese brings healthy and affordable...
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Sushi Sam’s Edomata in San Mateo to close this month before reopening with a...
A San Mateo sushi staple is preparing to close later this month, but it plans to reopen in a new location under a new name. The post Sushi Sam’s Edomata in San Mateo to close this month before...
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