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PENINSULA FOODIST
Pescadero’s farmworkers can’t afford the food they’re growing for the PeninsulaBy Anthony Shu Wildfires and the pandemic have tested the Coastside’s isolated communities, but many of its farmers aren’t going anywhere. {IMG...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 15, 2022Last comment by Anna Dyer, 24 minutes ago | 4 comments | 2745 Views
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How journalism is just like cooking: The Foodist says goodbyeBy Anthony Shu
During my first assignment, chocolatier and former journalist
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 11, 2022Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 13, 2022 at 8:18 am | 2 comments | 2256 Views
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Everytable, a new meal delivery service, aims to make nutritious food accessible across the PeninsulaBy Anthony Shu Delivery services launch constantly in Silicon Valley, and most of them advertise increasingly rapid drop-offs and exclusive products from...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 10, 2022Last comment by Claudette, on Aug 11, 2022 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 2171 Views
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Arya Steakhouse, a standby for steaks and Persian cuisine, moves to downtown Palo AltoBy Anthony Shu The husband-and-wife team of Mike and Fera Hashemi opened Arya Global Cuisine in Cupertino in 2007, and it became a South Bay establishment...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2022There are no comments yet. 3311 Views
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Vegan variety: 10 Peninsula plant-based restaurants to try nowBy Stephanie Gerson
From vegan sushi rolls to dairy-free ice cream, there’s no shortage of options for plant-based eaters.
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 26, 2022Last comment by Frozen, on Jul 30, 2022 at 9:27 am | 5 comments | 4715 Views
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Ethel’s Fancy opens soon. Its Michelin-starred chef says not to expect fine dining.By Anthony Shu
Scott Nishiyama is taking over The Prolific Oven’s former downtown Palo Alto space.
==I Crispy pork belly, burrata,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 28, 2022Last comment by Bob Shackleford, on Jul 29, 2022 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 4475 Views
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San Mateo’s 84-year-old Wing Fat Chinese Restaurant is closing. Many families are losing a home.By Anthony Shu Wing Fat’s numerous owners toiled away for their children’s benefit. The restaurant’s closure marks their success, but...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 21, 2022Last comment by Online Name, on Jul 28, 2022 at 11:51 am | 2 comments | 4038 Views
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Small-batch ice creamery Humphry Slocombe celebrating its new Peninsula store with an ice cream giveawayBy Stephanie Gerson A Bay-Area founded ice creamery is opening its first Peninsula storefront. Humphry Slocombe,
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 26, 2022There are no comments yet. 3067 Views
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Viral cookie chain Crumbl Cookies opens first Peninsula store FridayBy Stephanie Gerson In 2017, cousins Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley started selling Crumbl’s signature milk chocolate chip cookie out of a storefront...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 20, 2022There are no comments yet. 3398 Views
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People are prepurchasing thousands of bagels as Boichik Bagels lures community investorsBy Anthony Shu
==I Emily Winston is opening up the first Peninsula location of her popular bagel shop Boichik Bagels in Palo Alto’s...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 11, 2022Last comment by Julie armitano, on Jul 14, 2022 at 9:55 am | 8 comments | 36316 Views
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Cuban Kitchen seeks increase in catering orders to avoid closingBy Stephanie Gerson
==I Lynna Martinez (left) and her daughter Lilah Arrazcaeta opened Cuban Kitchen in San Mateo in 2015. (Photo courtesy...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 14, 2022There are no comments yet. 3026 Views
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Terún holding Parkinson’s disease fundraiser after chef reveals his diagnosisBy Stephanie Gerson
==I Terún and iTalico chef and owner Kristjan D’Angelo has revealed he has Parkinson's disease as he...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 12, 2022There are no comments yet. 2645 Views
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Hyderabad Dum Biryani brings its Indian spiced rice expertise to Mountain ViewBy Stephanie Gerson After 10 years of operation in Milpitas and Fremont, Hyderabad Dum Biryani Indian Cuisine has expanded with a new restaurant in Mountain...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 6, 2022There are no comments yet. 4779 Views
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Modern Spanish-Portuguese restaurant Broma opens in Mountain ViewBy Stephanie Gerson Michelin-starred chef Jarad Gallagher’s travels throughout the Iberian Peninsula have inspired him to open Broma, a new Mediterranean...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 28, 2022There are no comments yet. 2907 Views
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Why the owner of Burlingame's Rasa gave up a Michelin starBy Anthony Shu
==I The second location of the more casual San Carlos eatery, Saffron Burlingame has a different menu that focuses on the...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 23, 2022There are no comments yet. 2774 Views
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12 can't-miss items at Eataly Silicon Valley, according to an Italian food expertBy Anthony Shu
The Neapolitan pizza is made with imported Italian buffalo mozzarella. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
Eataly has finally...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 22, 2022There are no comments yet. 3381 Views
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Award-winning chocolatier SWEET55 comes home to Palo AltoBy Anthony Shu
Heart-shaped ganache-filled chocolates at Sweet55 in Half Moon Bay. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
In February,
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 14, 2022Last comment by dana hendrickson, on Jun 15, 2022 at 1:55 pm | 1 comment | 4324 Views
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Palo Alto's long-standing sports bar The Old Pro to close June 19
The Old Pro is a beloved Palo Alto watering hole and sports bar. File photo.
Originally opening in 1964, The Old Pro has long served as...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 2, 2022Last comment by Pat Markevitch, on Jun 9, 2022 at 8:41 pm | 9 comments | 9261 Views
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Mango, ube and grape sweets take over, local favorites expand and a French bistro arrivesBy Anthony Shu
==I Paul Ng of Noodleosophy finishes making pulled noodles by hand at Dealmoon’s Asian Street Food Night Market in...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 8, 2022There are no comments yet. 3806 Views
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Palo Alto's most feared food critic is … an Aussiedoodle?By Anthony Shu
==I Peli seems to have a taste for French cuisine when dining out. Here she is at Menlo Park’s Left Bank. (Photo courtesy...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 19, 2022Last comment by Local Gal, on Jun 1, 2022 at 9:01 pm | 15 comments | 5750 Views
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