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Pacifica’s first brewery closes its doorsBy Julia Brown
==I Pedro Point Brewing, which opened as Pacifica's first brewery in March 2018, has permanently closed. Photo courtesy Roberta...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 297 Views
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San Carlos French bistro Cuisinett closes its doors after 12 years in businessBy Julia Brown
Cuisinett owner Geoffroy Raby announced the restaurant's closure Saturday. Courtesy Geoffroy Raby.
Cuisinett Bistro...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 1376 Views
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Hobee’s Mountain View location is closing after nearly a half-century in businessBy Julia Brown
==I Hobee's, a local restaurant chain known for its breakfasts and signature blueberry coffeecake, is closing its original...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 14, 2023Last comment by StephenStor, on Nov 20, 2023 at 9:47 pm | 4 comments | 8875 Views
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Flavorful food and family are the focus at Big Brothers Burgers in Redwood CityBy Edwina Dueñas
==I Big Brothers Burgers serves up freshly grilled angus beef burgers with locally sourced ingredients in the Farm...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 15, 2023There are no comments yet. 4136 Views
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Hidden Tap and Barrel is bringing local brews, craft cocktails and Indian fusion pizza to Redwood CityBy Edwina Dueñas
==I Hidden Tap and Barrel opened in September and is operated by owner Angad Dhaliwal, who also owns and operates...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 6, 2023There are no comments yet. 4328 Views
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Irish pub Molly O’s celebrates its grand opening in San CarlosBy Julia Brown
==I Fish and chips at Molly O's, the new sister restaurant of longtime Millbrae Irish pub Fiddlers Green. Courtesy Carly...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 8, 2023Last comment by Philomena Jackson, on Sep 23, 2023 at 3:14 pm | 15 comments | 12917 Views
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'We wanted to go out swinging': San Mateo brunch spot Morning Wood is closing at the end of SeptemberBy Julia Brown
The loco moco at Morning Wood. Courtesy Morning Wood.
Morning Wood, a San Mateo eatery serving Hawaiian-Japanese-Korean...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 31, 2023Last comment by Claudette, on Sep 7, 2023 at 7:30 pm | 2 comments | 4881 Views
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Redwood City wine shop and tasting room JuiceBox is closing
Inside JuiceBox, a wine shop offering tastings, wine pickup and delivery in downtown Redwood City. Courtesy Zu Tarazi.
==I By Stephanie...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 16, 2023There are no comments yet. 3568 Views
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Zareen’s is expanding its Palo Alto space and opening in a new Peninsula city
The Grilled Chicken Boti Meal at Zareen's. Photo by Natalia Nazarova.
By Julia Brown
The Peninsula-based Indian Pakistani eatery...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2023Last comment by Jesse Theron, on Aug 14, 2023 at 2:54 pm | 15 comments | 20514 Views
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San Jose-founded brewery to open a third taproom in San Carlos
==I The San Carlos location will feature a balanced drink menu, with 14-18 beers on tap, seltzers and a local wine selection. Courtesy Hapa's Brewing...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 9, 2023There are no comments yet. 4473 Views
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Plant-based restaurant Twelvemonth expands with vegan bakery in BurlingameBy Stephanie Gerson
==I In line with Twelvemonth's plant-based philosophy, everything sold at the Bakehouse is vegan. Courtesy Twelvemonth...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 26, 2023Last comment by Giselle Gaskins, on Aug 8, 2023 at 9:29 pm | 1 comment | 6658 Views
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The Fish Market is closing its San Mateo and Palo Alto locationsBy Stephanie Gerson
The Fish Market's Famous Cioppino, prepared at their Palo Alto location. Photo by Sinead Chang.
After 47 years...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 12, 2023Last comment by pogo, on Jul 19, 2023 at 11:14 am | 8 comments | 17585 Views
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Crepevine owes over $500,000 for wage theft and child labor violationsBy Stephanie Gerson
Crepevine's Palo Alto location was one of the five locations cited in the investigation. Photo by Magali Gauthier....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jul. 13, 2023Last comment by Marion Prescott, on Jul 17, 2023 at 10:27 am | 10 comments | 7387 Views
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Redwood City brewery Ghostwood Beer Company opens downtown taproom
Ghostwood Beer Company's Extra Crispy beer is a light, crispy and effervescent brew. Courtesy Ghostwood Beer Company.
==I By Stephanie...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 29, 2023There are no comments yet. 7410 Views
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Palo Alto chocolatier expanding with new downtown cafeBy Julia Brown
Chocolates at Shekoh Confections in Palo Alto on March 7, 2022. Photo by Magali Gauthier.
Before opening her chocolate...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 22, 2023Last comment by Marissa Granderson, on Jun 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm | 4 comments | 8917 Views
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What we're eating: Binka Bites from MillbraeBy Kate Bradshaw
Binka Bites are inspired by a rice cake from the Philippines. Photo by Kate Bradshaw.
Binka Bites, a dessert...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 12, 2023There are no comments yet. 6960 Views
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New Zealand-inspired savory pie bakery coming to MontaraBy Kate Bradshaw
Sage Bakehouse offers a number of vegan pie varieties. Courtesy Sage Bakehouse.
Sage Bakehouse, a savory pie business...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 7, 2023Last comment by Bystander, on Jun 10, 2023 at 6:57 am | 1 comment | 4457 Views
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New artisanal croissant shop debuts in Santa Clara
==I A selection of croissants, pastries and other baked goods at Santa Clara's new artisan bakery, Croissanté. Courtesy Kathleen Robinson....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jun. 2, 2023Last comment by Isabel Morales, on Jun 6, 2023 at 3:01 pm | 2 comments | 9394 Views
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Los Altos restaurant and lounge closes just months after opening
The Flora lounge and restaurant in Los Altos has closed. Courtesy Flora via Facebook.
By Kate Bradshaw
Flora, a restaurant and...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 22, 2023Last comment by stephen levy, on May 29, 2023 at 6:43 pm | 7 comments | 11254 Views
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After purchasing a longtime baklava business during the pandemic, a local dessert maker looks to expand with a new cafe
Maya Fezzani of Oasis Baklava and LeVant Dessert at the Oasis Baklava counter in Sunnyvale. Courtesy Oasis Baklava.
By Kate Bradshaw
Momentum...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 5654 Views
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