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Long-awaited Eataly Silicon Valley finally has its opening dateBy Anthony Shu
Pizza alla pala, the Roman-style pizza served on a wooden paddle. Photo courtesy Eataly.
Eataly, an international...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 17, 2022Last comment by PhilB, on May 19, 2022 at 7:57 pm | 1 comment | 7173 Views
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How the Peninsula's pastrami experts at The Refuge were inspired by French fine dining
The Toasted Slaw #19, a sandwich with pastrami, cold Swiss cheese and 'crazy Russian' dressing on toasted rye. Photo courtesy Mark Helsel.
Enter...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 16, 2022There are no comments yet. 4305 Views
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Palo Alto location of popular Austrian restaurant Naschmarkt opens May 17By Anthony Shu
The awning at Naschmarkt's new Palo Alto location. Photo by Anthony Shu.
A slate gray parklet has appeared on Birch...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 12, 2022Last comment by SR, on May 16, 2022 at 4:53 pm | 1 comment | 7437 Views
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4 years in, Bevri's quest to spread Georgian cuisine is only beginningBy Anthony Shu
==I A selection of dishes from Bevri including khinkali (bottom left), dumplings filled with beef and pork or lamb, and grilled...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 11, 2022Last comment by WilliamR, on May 11, 2022 at 6:20 pm | 1 comment | 3317 Views
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Half Moon Bay’s Jettywave Distillery is making a name for itself through moonshineBy Anthony Shu
The Swell Lounge at Jettywave Distillery is an outdoors space for dining and cocktails. Photo courtesy Jettywave Distillery.
As...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 6, 2022There are no comments yet. 3551 Views
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Redwood City's pioneering Indonesian restaurant Warung Siska closes its doors after nine monthsBy Anthony Shu
==I Warung Siska offered high caliber Indonesian cuisine in a laidback environment in Redwood City. Photo by Nathan Liang...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 4, 2022Last comment by Alan, on May 5, 2022 at 10:35 am | 1 comment | 6027 Views
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World Pizza Champions competitor brings Detroit and New York-style pies to the Stanford campusBy Anthony Shu
==I Matt Driscoll, owner of The Pizza Series, performs a trick with a silicone pizza dough at the pizzeria on Stanford University...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 3, 2022There are no comments yet. 4441 Views
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Mademoiselle Colette to operate Atherton's new town center cafeBy Angela Swartz
==I Owner Debora Ferrand places raspberry eclairs in the pastry display at Mademoiselle Colette on Nov. 10, 2015. She plans...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 2, 2022There are no comments yet. 3861 Views
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The pandemic won’t stop Brisbane’s Little Green Cyclo from sharing Vietnamese cuisine and coffeeBy 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 4420 Views
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How a Polish immigrant built a vodka brand that’s supporting relief efforts in UkraineBy 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, 2022There are no comments yet. 4381 Views
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Cocoa & Butter turns to the community for help in bringing its French pâtisserie and cafe to downtown Palo AltoBy 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, 2022Last comment by shantyann, on Apr 23, 2022 at 10:12 am | 3 comments | 11796 Views
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Feast and Floral's cheese boards and flower bouquets are coming to Palo Alto's SalvajeBy 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, 2022Last comment by Julie O, on Apr 14, 2022 at 10:04 pm | 1 comment | 8805 Views
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Michelin-starred chef behind Ettan opens casual eatery at Los Altos’ State Street MarketBy 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, 2022Last comment by Just Another Parent, on Apr 10, 2022 at 6:29 pm | 2 comments | 9954 Views
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Quesabirria and hot chicken sandwiches: Off the Grid’s food truck markets return to the PeninsulaBy 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, 2022Last comment by Kevin, on Apr 4, 2022 at 7:00 pm | 1 comment | 9067 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, 2022Last comment by Lee, on Feb 28, 2022 at 10:33 am | 2 comments | 8462 Views
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Sisters go from backyard to business with Wood Oven Pizza in Palo AltoBy 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, 2022Last comment by CC, on Feb 23, 2022 at 12:21 pm | 1 comment | 8283 Views
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North Beach deli veteran opens 'one-stop shop' for Italian American sandwiches and gelato in downtown BurlingameBy 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, 2022Last comment by pogo, on Feb 18, 2022 at 5:36 am | 1 comment | 6055 Views
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Curry and reubens: Local Kitchens opens "micro food halls" on the PeninsulaBy 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, 2021Last comment by pnews456, on Feb 17, 2022 at 1:16 am | 1 comment | 12044 Views
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Sweet Maple brings its Millionaire's Bacon and other brunch hits to downtown Palo AltoBy 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, 2022Last comment by Whatsit, on Feb 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm | 7 comments | 10166 Views
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Say cheers to SF Beer Week at events throughout the PeninsulaBy 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, 2022Last comment by Hilbert , on Feb 11, 2022 at 11:59 pm | 1 comment | 8470 Views
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