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The pandemic won’t stop Brisbane’s Little Green Cyclo from sharing Vietnamese cuisine and coffee

By Anthony Shu Little Green Cyclo CEO Monica Wong (left) and executive chef Quynh Nguyen. Photo courtesy Little Green Cyclo. Visit...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 26, 2022
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How a Polish immigrant built a vodka brand that’s supporting relief efforts in Ukraine

By Zack Fernandes Rocket Vodka founder Dariusz Paczuski in his garage in Menlo Park. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Like so many tales...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 25, 2022
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Cocoa & Butter turns to the community for help in bringing its French pâtisserie and cafe to downtown Palo Alto

By Anthony Shu The display case filled with baked goods and sweets at Cocoa & Butter. Photo courtesy Rafae Bhatti. A new bakery...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 20, 2022
Last comment by shantyann, on Apr 23, 2022 at 10:12 am | 3 comments | 16420 Views

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Feast and Floral's cheese boards and flower bouquets are coming to Palo Alto's Salvaje

By Julia Brown ==I Feast and Floral's "grazing tables" include cheese and charcuterie, nuts, dips and other accompaniments. Photo...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 13, 2022
Last comment by Julie O, on Apr 14, 2022 at 10:04 pm | 1 comment | 13863 Views

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Michelin-starred chef behind Ettan opens casual eatery at Los Altos’ State Street Market

By Anthony Shu ==I Little Blue Door's street food-inspired menu includes smashed sesame patta chaat, fava bean vada pav and dishes roasted...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 8, 2022
Last comment by Just Another Parent, on Apr 10, 2022 at 6:29 pm | 2 comments | 16038 Views

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Quesabirria and hot chicken sandwiches: Off the Grid’s food truck markets return to the Peninsula

By Anthony Shu The opening night of the first Off the Grid market in downtown Menlo Park. Photo by Michelle Le. With the weather...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 4, 2022
Last comment by Kevin, on Apr 4, 2022 at 7:00 pm | 1 comment | 13300 Views

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Baumé gave up two Michelin stars. Now it’s reopening with a more relaxed approach to fine dining.

By Anthony Shu Chef Bruno Chemel uses a blow torch to add finishing touches at Baumé. Photo by Veronica Weber. After 12...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 23, 2022
Last comment by Lee, on Feb 28, 2022 at 10:33 am | 2 comments | 13920 Views

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Sisters go from backyard to business with Wood Oven Pizza in Palo Alto

By Anthony Shu Margherita and pineapple pizzas from Wood Oven Pizza. Photo courtesy Wood Oven Pizza. Raised in Argentina, sisters...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 22, 2022
Last comment by CC, on Feb 23, 2022 at 12:21 pm | 1 comment | 13948 Views

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North Beach deli veteran opens 'one-stop shop' for Italian American sandwiches and gelato in downtown Burlingame

By Anthony Shu Many of Caffe Stellato's sandwiches use meats and cheeses imported from Italy. Photo courtesy Lana Abu-Arafeh. The...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 16, 2022
Last comment by pogo, on Feb 18, 2022 at 5:36 am | 1 comment | 10357 Views

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Curry and reubens: Local Kitchens opens "micro food halls" on the Peninsula

By Sara Hayden If you've ever craved curry, reubens and ice cream all at once, you're in luck: Local Kitchens makes it possible to buy all the above and...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 24, 2021
Last comment by pnews456, on Feb 17, 2022 at 1:16 am | 1 comment | 16950 Views

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Sweet Maple brings its Millionaire's Bacon and other brunch hits to downtown Palo Alto

By Anthony Shu The eggs Benedict from Sweet Maple in downtown Palo Alto. Photo courtesy Sweet Maple. Walk down University Avenue...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 9, 2022
Last comment by Whatsit, on Feb 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm | 7 comments | 15663 Views

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Say cheers to SF Beer Week at events throughout the Peninsula

By Zack Fernandes ==I Blue Oak Brewing Co. turns five this year and is throwing a bash during SF Beer Week, complete with live music, to...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 11, 2022
Last comment by Hilbert , on Feb 11, 2022 at 11:59 pm | 1 comment | 13152 Views

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Five last-minute Lunar New Year sweets you can find on the Peninsula

By Anthony Shu ==I The bright red Chinese New Year cake topped with black sesame whipped cream at Maison Alyzee in Mountain View. (Photo...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 4, 2022
Last comment by Jim Gates, on Feb 6, 2022 at 2:22 pm | 4 comments | 9965 Views

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Rozmary Kitchen's weekly sandwich pop-ups return to The Midwife and the Baker

By Julia Brown ==I The Midwife and the Baker bakes the sandwich bread for Rozmary Kitchen's pop-up and hosts it. The pop-up returns weekly...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 25, 2022
Last comment by Sandwich lover, on Jan 27, 2022 at 3:55 pm | 1 comment | 12320 Views

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'This is just the beginning': Boichik Bagels opening Peninsula outpost

By Julia Brown ==I Boichik Bagels, a popular Berkeley eatery recognized by the New York Times as being part of a "West Coast bagel...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 24, 2022
Last comment by HerbF, on Jan 26, 2022 at 11:38 am | 3 comments | 16981 Views

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Neighbors feeding neighbors: Rebyl Food connects Coastside community

By Sara Hayden ==I Rebyl Food provides fruits and vegetables, specialty foods from home cooks and other goods that Coastside customers...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 12, 2022
Last comment by Asa Goldman, on Jan 16, 2022 at 11:15 am | 4 comments | 10118 Views

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15 Peninsula sandwiches we’re craving now

By Sara Hayden We enjoy a good sandwich as a perfectly self-contained, hand-held meal or a decadent indulgence accompanied by a stack of napkins. These...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 7, 2022
Last comment by AdjunctProfessorville, on Jan 12, 2022 at 7:35 pm | 20 comments | 14791 Views

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7 predictions about the future of dining on the Peninsula in 2022

By Sara Hayden It's Friday evening in Menlo Park. Bells are ringing, marking 5 o'clock at a church just down the road. At Flea...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 29, 2021
Last comment by Mindy Callen, on Jan 3, 2022 at 2:59 pm |
8 comments | 16399 Views

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From the heart of the house: Flea Street team shares favorite winter garden recipes

By Sara Hayden and Karla Kane Dig into mashed potatoes with garden-fresh chives and chard ricotta cannelloni. ==I Garden-grown arugula....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 15, 2021
Last comment by Jan Buck, on Dec 16, 2021 at 5:54 pm | 2 comments | 12940 Views

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Daly City honors Keith's Chicken-N-Waffles and The Bread Basket Bakery as businesses of the year

By Sara Hayden Two Daly City eateries received the 2021 Mayor's Business of the Year awards on Monday. Former mayor and current council member Juslyn...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 15, 2021
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