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PENINSULA FOODIST

New sushi restaurant and steakhouse coming to Palo Alto in 2023

==I A rendering of the exterior of the new Sushi Roku restaurant in the works, set to open in 2023 at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto....

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 28, 2022
Last comment by Mac Jones, on Sep 29, 2022 at 12:51 pm | 5 comments | 8383 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Ditch the dining hall: Here are 16 spots near Peninsula colleges that are easy on the wallet

The shrimp taco at Sancho’s Taqueria. (Photo by Veronica Weber) By Kate Bradshaw For Peninsula college students, back-to-school...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 22, 2022
There are no comments yet. 7536 Views

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New State of Mind pizzeria location in Redwood City to highlight restaurant's 'Almost Famous' fried chicken sandwich

==I The 'Almost Famous' fried chicken sandwich is made with gluten-free flour for the breading on the chicken and comes with pickled Fresno peppers...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 19, 2022
Last comment by Mondoman, on Sep 22, 2022 at 10:41 am | 3 comments | 5873 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

What we’re drinking: Tiki time

==I Devin's tiki-inspired cocktail recipe Bay Winds has seven ingredients, including gold rum, dry vermouth and fresh lime juice. (Photo by Devin...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 16, 2022
There are no comments yet. 7684 Views

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Chicken tapioca dumplings and Hat Yai fried chicken: Daly City's Kan Kiin is open and serving Thai comfort food

The interior of Kan Kiin Brunch and Thai Eatery in Daly City. (Photo courtesy Kan Kiin) A new Daly City restaurant offering Thai comfort...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 15, 2022
There are no comments yet. 6168 Views

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Baker’s dozen: 13 doughnut destinations around the Peninsula

By Kate Bradshaw From malasadas to maple bars, here are the can’t-miss spots to get your favorite breakfast treat any time of day. ==I...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 29, 2022
Last comment by bond, on Sep 1, 2022 at 5:00 am | 7 comments | 7559 Views

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Ethel’s Fancy opening in Palo Alto over Labor Day weekend

By Julia Brown Following a soft opening as “Ethel’s Wine Bar” during the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts this past weekend, Ethel’s...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 31, 2022
Last comment by The Peninsula Foodist, on Aug 31, 2022 at 11:07 am | 1 comment | 10315 Views

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How a Palo Alto restaurateur cooked his way to $10K on Food Network

By Julia Brown ==I Guillaume Bienaimé's winning dish on "Alex vs. America," braised escargot vol-au-vent with a brown butter...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 24, 2022
Last comment by neighbor1200, on Aug 27, 2022 at 12:30 pm | 2 comments | 10255 Views

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What she’s drinking: Stephanie’s newfound love for mocktails

By Stephanie Gerson Hi everyone, I’m Stephanie and I'm writing for The Six Fifty and the Foodist this summer. I’m a college student at UCSB...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 26, 2022
There are no comments yet. 6416 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

Terún holding Parkinson’s disease fundraiser after chef reveals his diagnosis

By Stephanie Gerson ==I Terún and iTalico chef and owner Kristjan D’Angelo has revealed he has Parkinson's disease as he...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 12, 2022
Last comment by kerrybrowman, on Aug 24, 2022 at 12:11 am | 1 comment | 7207 Views

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After 20 years at Michelin-starred Manresa, chef David Kinch is stepping down at the end of 2022 and fielding offers for the Los Gatos restaurant

By Julia Brown ==I Manresa chef David Kinch is leaving the restaurant at the end of the year and fielding offers for the sale of the business...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 22, 2022
There are no comments yet. 7444 Views

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Pescadero’s farmworkers can’t afford the food they’re growing for the Peninsula

By Anthony Shu Wildfires and the pandemic have tested the Coastside’s isolated communities, but many of its farmers aren’t going anywhere. {IMG...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 15, 2022
Last comment by stephen levy, on Aug 21, 2022 at 8:25 am | 7 comments | 11262 Views

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What she's eating: Author Grace D. Li's afternoon on Castro Street

By Grace D. Li ==I We're inviting our wonderful team of contributors to share what they're eating. Grace D. Li isn't just a bestselling author —...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 19, 2022
There are no comments yet. 9133 Views

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Morning Wood, a Hawaiian-Japanese-Korean fusion brunch-focused restaurant, is reopening in a new San Mateo space

By Stephanie Gerson Five years after first opening to long lines in San Bruno, the popular brunch spot is reopening in San Mateo. ==I...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 18, 2022
There are no comments yet. 13700 Views

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How journalism is just like cooking: The Foodist says goodbye

By Anthony Shu During my first assignment, chocolatier and former journalist

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 11, 2022
Last comment by Jennifer, on Aug 13, 2022 at 8:18 am |
2 comments | 7290 Views

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Everytable, a new meal delivery service, aims to make nutritious food accessible across the Peninsula

By Anthony Shu Delivery services launch constantly in Silicon Valley, and most of them advertise increasingly rapid drop-offs and exclusive products from...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 10, 2022
Last comment by Claudette, on Aug 11, 2022 at 10:26 am | 1 comment | 7370 Views

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Arya Steakhouse, a standby for steaks and Persian cuisine, moves to downtown Palo Alto

By Anthony Shu The husband-and-wife team of Mike and Fera Hashemi opened Arya Global Cuisine in Cupertino in 2007, and it became a South Bay establishment...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2022
There are no comments yet. 9760 Views

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Vegan variety: 10 Peninsula plant-based restaurants to try now

By Stephanie Gerson From vegan sushi rolls to dairy-free ice cream, there’s no shortage of options for plant-based eaters. ==I...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 26, 2022
Last comment by Frozen, on Jul 30, 2022 at 9:27 am | 5 comments | 12404 Views

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Ethel’s Fancy opens soon. Its Michelin-starred chef says not to expect fine dining.

By Anthony Shu Scott Nishiyama is taking over The Prolific Oven’s former downtown Palo Alto space. ==I Crispy pork belly, burrata,...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 28, 2022
Last comment by Bob Shackleford, on Jul 29, 2022 at 10:45 am | 1 comment | 9393 Views

PENINSULA FOODIST

San Mateo’s 84-year-old Wing Fat Chinese Restaurant is closing. Many families are losing a home.

By Anthony Shu Wing Fat’s numerous owners toiled away for their children’s benefit. The restaurant’s closure marks their success, but...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 21, 2022
Last comment by Online Name, on Jul 28, 2022 at 11:51 am | 2 comments | 10210 Views
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