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PENINSULA FOODIST

Early bird: Keith's Chicken-N-Waffles to open restaurants with country-style breakfast

By Sara Hayden Keith's Chicken-N-Waffles is taking flight. In January 2022, founder and owner Keith Richardson plans to expand beyond Daly City and open...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 10, 2021
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Robots and conveyor belts: Jacky Li talks kitchen tech at Roger Bar and Restaurant

By Sara Hayden "Right now, Servi is more of a Bus-i, I guess you could say." Food and beverages director Jacky Li is talking about the smooth-moving...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 8, 2021
Last comment by jhskrh, on Dec 10, 2021 at 7:09 am | 5 comments | 13994 Views

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New Austrian cuisine: Naschmarkt to replace Anatolian Kitchen in Palo Alto

By Sara Hayden Anatolian Kitchen is closed, making way for a new concept: By no later than February, restaurateur Dino Tekdemir and team are aiming to reopen...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 2, 2021
Last comment by Vickie, on Dec 6, 2021 at 4:54 pm | 4 comments | 20322 Views

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Winter holiday feasts: 21 Peninsula eateries where you can celebrate the season

By Sara Hayden There's no shortage of excellent Peninsula eateries that are providing feasts throughout the winter holiday season. Whether you want to...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 1, 2021
Last comment by Ben Harris, on Dec 1, 2021 at 11:45 am | 1 comment | 13623 Views

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"How the Other Half Eats": Sociologist Priya Fielding-Singh on food and inequality in America

By Sara Hayden "How the Other Half Eats: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America" is one of the books I've been waiting for. Sociologist...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 18, 2021
Last comment by John Zussman, on Nov 22, 2021 at 7:20 pm | 1 comment | 10077 Views

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Welcome to Wunderbar: Peek inside the underground cocktail bar inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales

By Sara Hayden At Wunderbar, descend underground to feel like you're entering a different world. Take a seat in a black-lit nook or cozy banquette, and...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 19, 2021
Last comment by Leslie Bain, on Nov 21, 2021 at 1:44 pm | 1 comment | 22401 Views

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P-Town Birria's cooks up Mexican and Soul Food in Pacifica

By Sara Hayden "It's a wave that I've been riding," P-Town Birria's founder and owner Tiffany Keeling says. "I genuinely love to cook my...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 12, 2021
There are no comments yet. 12987 Views

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Ferrari and Toyota: Meet the $15 sandwich from the restaurateurs behind Baumé

By Sara Hayden Palo Alto's Baumé offers fine dining meals that run hundreds of...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 5, 2021
Last comment by Tom, on Nov 8, 2021 at 4:14 pm |
2 comments | 16316 Views

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Chef Martin Yan talks wok hei and noodles for longevity in a climate crisis

By Sara Hayden I'm waiting on a feature-length biopic movie of

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 3, 2021
Last comment by Birdnscrap, on Nov 3, 2021 at 2:44 pm |
1 comment | 11565 Views

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Not for tourists: 10 Silicon Valley hotel restaurants locals love

By Sara Hayden Looking for a staycation? Whether you're staying overnight or popping in for a drink or a meal, there are plenty of delicious hotel restaurant...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 27, 2021
Last comment by Ahmad Hussein, on Nov 2, 2021 at 1:05 pm | 3 comments | 18830 Views

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From Illinois farm town to Bay Area Michelin restaurants: Chez TJ pastry chef Cheyenne Meyer makes edible art

By Sara Hayden "I don't even have a sweet tooth," pastry chef Cheyenne Meyer says. "Actually I prefer savory food to eat. I just love working...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 29, 2021
There are no comments yet. 13847 Views

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Home brews to home base: Brewing With Brothas aims to open East Palo Alto taproom

By Sara Hayden During his birthday camping trip, Denzel Jackson woke up at 5 a.m. and spent the morning fishing with RiSean "Bookie" Tinsley....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 21, 2021
Last comment by eileen+, on Oct 24, 2021 at 7:43 pm | 2 comments | 14305 Views

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Stroll the streets of Paris on the Peninsula with Bon Marché

By Sara Hayden A French-inspired outdoor market is coming to Menlo Park. Bon Marché will feature more than a dozen vendors for fresh produce, flowers,...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 15, 2021
Last comment by Gracie, on Oct 20, 2021 at 12:50 pm | 7 comments | 25371 Views

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Seeing stars: Peninsula restaurants shine in the 2021 Michelin Guide

By Sara Hayden As a food writer, I feel like I’m expected to cover the Michelin Guide, a longstanding publication that rates dining experiences, originating...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 8, 2021
Last comment by judywharris, on Oct 14, 2021 at 6:03 pm | 1 comment | 24321 Views

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Made from scratch: Mezzaluna chef chats career and seaside Italian fare

By Sara Hayden Nearly 30 years ago, José Dolores Marquez, Giovanni Marzocca and Roberto Pugliese drove from "over the hill" toward the...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 14, 2021
There are no comments yet. 10196 Views

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Food meets art: Jesse Cool reflects on closing the Cool Cafe at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center after 20 years

By Sara Hayden After a hiatus during the pandemic, the Cool Cafe is closing at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center. Helmed by educator and food activist...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 24, 2021
Last comment by Annette, on Oct 12, 2021 at 7:05 am | 11 comments | 14395 Views

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'Neighborhood Pizza Guy' takes pizza project to Menlo Park's Willows neighborhood

By 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, 2021
There are no comments yet. 11051 Views

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Food hall forage: What we ate at State Street Market in Los Altos

Kumamoto oysters, margherita flatbread, Tin Pot Creamery ice cream and more By Sara Hayden State Street Market is now open in Los Altos. Anticipation...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 23, 2021
Last comment by John Smith, on Sep 30, 2021 at 1:55 am | 4 comments | 21519 Views

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Good eats in the City of Good Living: Drake's San Carlos goes big on brunch and more

"You can just see the history in the walls." Local owner Christian Conte pays homage to his hometown with new restaurant By Sara Hayden Born...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 23, 2021
There are no comments yet. 15594 Views

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Craving a two-foot pizza? Pizzone serves Milan-style magic in Palo Alto.

Weekend pop-up presents colossal pies via Vina Enoteca By Sara Hayden Pizzone is popping up with giant Milan-style pizza at Vina Enoteca in Palo Alto....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 16, 2021
Last comment by Anna Delacroix, on Sep 18, 2021 at 9:27 am | 2 comments | 19108 Views
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