13 highly anticipated Silicon Valley eatery openings in 2026
From a revamped sports bar to a Japanese restaurant-marketplace hybrid, there’s plenty of new bites and beverages to look forward to in the coming year.
‘Everything you need and nothing you don’t’: Here’s why many new Peninsula restaurants are going minimalist
A string of new eateries have opened on the Peninsula boasting minimalist-inspired design in addition to compelling cuisine.
Hibari brings kappo-style dining to Portola Valley
A new Japanese restaurant in Portola Valley is offering multi-course prix fixe omakase, and it’s a lot more than just nigiri.
Take a sneak peek inside the Peninsula’s newest Japanese grocery store, Osaka Marketplace
Durian-flavored Pocky, housemade Japanese sandwiches and fresh uni from Hokkaido are just some of the items you’ll find at Foster City’s newest Japanese grocery store.
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This notable ramen chain is coming to downtown Palo Alto
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