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PENINSULA FOODIST

Backhaus in Burlingame finally opens for the holiday rush

By Sophia Markoulakis An assortment of pastries from the new Backhaus bakery in Burlingame. Photo by Sophia Markoulakis. On Nov....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 24, 2023
Last comment by Farman, 35 minutes ago | 1 comment | 2774 Views

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Hobee’s Mountain View location is closing after nearly a half-century in business

By Julia Brown ==I Hobee's, a local restaurant chain known for its breakfasts and signature blueberry coffeecake, is closing its original...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 14, 2023
Last comment by swapnil, 39 minutes ago | 5 comments | 8952 Views

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Pacifica’s first brewery closes its doors

By Julia Brown ==I Pedro Point Brewing, which opened as Pacifica's first brewery in March 2018, has permanently closed. Photo courtesy Roberta...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 29, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1004 Views

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San Carlos French bistro Cuisinett closes its doors after 12 years in business

By Julia Brown Cuisinett owner Geoffroy Raby announced the restaurant's closure Saturday. Courtesy Geoffroy Raby. Cuisinett Bistro...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 28, 2023
There are no comments yet. 1509 Views

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Flavorful food and family are the focus at Big Brothers Burgers in Redwood City

By Edwina Dueñas ==I Big Brothers Burgers serves up freshly grilled angus beef burgers with locally sourced ingredients in the Farm...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 15, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4176 Views

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Hidden Tap and Barrel is bringing local brews, craft cocktails and Indian fusion pizza to Redwood City

By Edwina Dueñas ==I Hidden Tap and Barrel opened in September and is operated by owner Angad Dhaliwal, who also owns and operates...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 6, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4364 Views

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Irish pub Molly O’s celebrates its grand opening in San Carlos

By Julia Brown ==I Fish and chips at Molly O's, the new sister restaurant of longtime Millbrae Irish pub Fiddlers Green. Courtesy Carly...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 8, 2023
Last comment by Philomena Jackson, on Sep 23, 2023 at 3:14 pm | 15 comments | 12934 Views

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'We wanted to go out swinging': San Mateo brunch spot Morning Wood is closing at the end of September

By Julia Brown The loco moco at Morning Wood. Courtesy Morning Wood. Morning Wood, a San Mateo eatery serving Hawaiian-Japanese-Korean...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 31, 2023
Last comment by Claudette, on Sep 7, 2023 at 7:30 pm | 2 comments | 4921 Views

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Redwood City wine shop and tasting room JuiceBox is closing

Inside JuiceBox, a wine shop offering tastings, wine pickup and delivery in downtown Redwood City. Courtesy Zu Tarazi. ==I By Stephanie...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 16, 2023
There are no comments yet. 3577 Views

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Zareen’s is expanding its Palo Alto space and opening in a new Peninsula city

The Grilled Chicken Boti Meal at Zareen's. Photo by Natalia Nazarova. By Julia Brown The Peninsula-based Indian Pakistani eatery...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2023
Last comment by Jesse Theron, on Aug 14, 2023 at 2:54 pm | 15 comments | 20521 Views

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San Jose-founded brewery to open a third taproom in San Carlos

==I The San Carlos location will feature a balanced drink menu, with 14-18 beers on tap, seltzers and a local wine selection. Courtesy Hapa's Brewing...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2023
There are no comments yet. 4481 Views

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Plant-based restaurant Twelvemonth expands with vegan bakery in Burlingame

By Stephanie Gerson ==I In line with Twelvemonth's plant-based philosophy, everything sold at the Bakehouse is vegan. Courtesy Twelvemonth...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 26, 2023
Last comment by Giselle Gaskins, on Aug 8, 2023 at 9:29 pm | 1 comment | 6666 Views

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The Fish Market is closing its San Mateo and Palo Alto locations

By Stephanie Gerson The Fish Market's Famous Cioppino, prepared at their Palo Alto location. Photo by Sinead Chang. After 47 years...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 12, 2023
Last comment by pogo, on Jul 19, 2023 at 11:14 am | 8 comments | 17594 Views

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Crepevine owes over $500,000 for wage theft and child labor violations

By Stephanie Gerson Crepevine's Palo Alto location was one of the five locations cited in the investigation. Photo by Magali Gauthier....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 13, 2023
Last comment by Marion Prescott, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:27 am | 10 comments | 7393 Views

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Redwood City brewery Ghostwood Beer Company opens downtown taproom

Ghostwood Beer Company's Extra Crispy beer is a light, crispy and effervescent brew. Courtesy Ghostwood Beer Company. ==I By Stephanie...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 29, 2023
There are no comments yet. 7414 Views

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Palo Alto chocolatier expanding with new downtown cafe

By Julia Brown Chocolates at Shekoh Confections in Palo Alto on March 7, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Before opening her chocolate...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 22, 2023
Last comment by Marissa Granderson, on Jun 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 8922 Views

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What we're eating: Binka Bites from Millbrae

By Kate Bradshaw Binka Bites are inspired by a rice cake from the Philippines. Photo by Kate Bradshaw. Binka Bites, a dessert...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 12, 2023
There are no comments yet. 6964 Views

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New Zealand-inspired savory pie bakery coming to Montara

By Kate Bradshaw Sage Bakehouse offers a number of vegan pie varieties. Courtesy Sage Bakehouse. Sage Bakehouse, a savory pie business...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 7, 2023
Last comment by Bystander, on Jun 10, 2023 at 6:57 am | 1 comment | 4464 Views

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New artisanal croissant shop debuts in Santa Clara

==I A selection of croissants, pastries and other baked goods at Santa Clara's new artisan bakery, Croissanté. Courtesy Kathleen Robinson....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 2, 2023
Last comment by Isabel Morales, on Jun 6, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 2 comments | 9406 Views

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Los Altos restaurant and lounge closes just months after opening

The Flora lounge and restaurant in Los Altos has closed. Courtesy Flora via Facebook. By Kate Bradshaw Flora, a restaurant and...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 22, 2023
Last comment by stephen levy, on May 29, 2023 at 6:43 pm | 7 comments | 11261 Views
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