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PENINSULA FOODIST
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. 13405 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. 23748 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
San Francisco's Humphry Slocombe to bring its inventive ice cream to Redwood CitySan Francisco ice cream favorite Humphry Slocombe is coming to downtown Redwood City this fall. Humphry Slocombe will open its first Peninsula store at 2075 Broadway,...
Original post made by Elena Kadvany on Mar. 29, 2021There are no comments yet. 14954 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. 14182 Views
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'Neighborhood Pizza Guy' takes pizza project to Menlo Park's Willows neighborhoodBy Kate Bradshaw Next time you go to Cafe Zoe on a weekend, you may just be able to pick up a pizza too. Matt Burr, who taught himself to bake pizzas...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 5, 2021There are no comments yet. 11049 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. 10770 Views
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116-year-old Half Moon Bay inn & deli damaged by fireby Sarah Klearman The moment Chris Cheeseman stepped foot inside the San Benito House, he was sold. It was the early spring of 2018; downtown Half Moon...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 21, 2021There are no comments yet. 10709 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. 11863 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. 10701 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. 12716 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. 16313 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. 11101 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. 16831 Views
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Flavored to the bone: The Mandarin in Menlo Park blends old and new to showcase pan-Asian cuisineby Sara Hayden “Trust me….I eat a lot.” Owner Nee Lau keeps a slow and steady emphasis on quality above all else. The pandemic may...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 1, 2021There are no comments yet. 0 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. 19420 Views
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Artistic appetite: Families create edible portraits in Second Sundays programby Sara Hayden Stanford educators teach the ancient art of playing with your food Last weekend families were encouraged to not only play with their food,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 9384 Views
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Eat well and save the planet: Palo Alto author publishes plant-forward recipe bibleby Angela Swartz Anne-Marie Bonneau's new book "The Zero-Waste Chef" offers a blueprint for...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 16, 2021There are no comments yet. 12235 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. 14923 Views
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San Mateo County to legalize home cooking businessesStart-up grants will be available for owners of small food businesses by Kate Bradshaw Home chefs in San Mateo County now have a path toward legally...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 22, 2021There are no comments yet. 12848 Views
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From Belmont to Belgium, Jane’s Beer Store has all the craft brews you needAfter increasing their offerings during Covid, the Mountain View bottle shop is coming back strong (and sour). by Heather Zimmerman Downtown Mountain...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 23, 2021There are no comments yet. 14972 Views
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