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PENINSULA FOODIST
Houjicha lattes and mango matcha: Kaizen and Coffee brings specialty coffee to San Mateo
Shane Balasbas, Jason Naraja and their son Kaizen stand in front of their new coffee shop, Kaizen and Coffee, in San Mateo. Courtesy Jason Naraja.
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 1812 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 Habib Aswan, on May 25, 2023 at 2:03 pm | 6 comments | 7306 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. 3510 Views
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Chico Marx brings Spanish-Californian fare to South San Francisco
Dishes at Chico Marx in South San Francisco are inspired by Spanish and Californian flavors. Courtesy Kelly Puleio.
By Kate Bradshaw
Chico...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 16, 2023Last comment by Beryl Phillips, on May 17, 2023 at 11:26 am | 3 comments | 2578 Views
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The Pakistani couple behind Zareen's is writing a cookbook
Zareen Khan, chef and restaurateur behind Zareen's, is co-authoring a cookbook with her husband, Umair Khan. (Courtesy Mark Tuschman)
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 5, 2023Last comment by Common sense, on May 11, 2023 at 5:39 pm | 12 comments | 3991 Views
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'Tiny space, bold taste': Cyclismo Cafe cruises back into Redwood City
==I Cyclismo "Mini Cafe" is open for business in a colorful shipping container outside of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in Redwood City...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 10, 2023There are no comments yet. 2485 Views
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Nearly 100 eateries gearing up for the third annual Peninsula Restaurant Week May 19-27
Peninsula Restaurant Week will be held this year from May 19-27.
By Peninsula Foodist staff
Starting May 19, nearly 100 restaurants...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 8, 2023Last comment by Eric C, on May 10, 2023 at 8:25 am | 1 comment | 1898 Views
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Five restaurants and bars celebrating Cinco de Mayo
==I The Plato de Arrachera with skirt steak, chorizo, refried beans, cambray onions, roasted jalapeño and handmade tortillas from La Fonda....
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 3, 2023Last comment by Barry Kline, on May 5, 2023 at 11:51 am | 1 comment | 3066 Views
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New dining options coming to San Mateo’s Bridgepointe Shopping Center
Benihana and Chick-Fil-A will be coming to San Mateo's Bridgepointe Shopping Center. (Image courtesy CBRE)
By Kate Bradshaw
San...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on May. 1, 2023Last comment by Trevor James , on May 3, 2023 at 9:37 am | 2 comments | 10097 Views
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Seasonal farmers markets spring back throughout the Peninsula
Fresh Approach's East Palo Alto farmers market. (Courtesy Fresh Approach)
By Kate Bradshaw
Now that the weather is warm again,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 28, 2023There are no comments yet. 2579 Views
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Progeny Coffee to debut Colombian coffee shop and job training program in Palo Alto
==I Putting coffee scores and farmer’s faces on their bags is just one way Progeny Coffee sets itself apart from competitors. (Courtesy Progeny...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 27, 2023There are no comments yet. 2430 Views
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Jason’s Cafe reopens for breakfast and lunch in Menlo Park following 2019 closure
The Pier Benedict from J Cafe in Menlo Park, made with smoked salmon and spinach. (Photo by Kate Bradshaw)
By Kate Bradshaw
Jason’s...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 24, 2023Last comment by Joey, on Apr 26, 2023 at 10:21 am | 5 comments | 4159 Views
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Three roommates open a new Saratoga brunch spot
Jok koong, congee with shrimp, is among the meal options at Darla Cafe, a Saratoga restaurant started by three roommates. (Courtesy Nina Summers)
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 7, 2023Last comment by Sheri Bortz, on Apr 23, 2023 at 8:49 pm | 7 comments | 4320 Views
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Cajun Bowl brings extensive seafood menu to San Bruno
A shrimp and crawfish bowl from Cajun Bowl in San Bruno. (Photo courtesy Cajun Bowl via @cajun_bowl)
By Kate Bradshaw
Cajun Bowl,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 3229 Views
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Off the Grid food truck markets return, minus one longtime location
==I The opening night of Off the Grid's food-truck gathering at the Menlo Park Caltrain station parking lot in February 2014. (Photo by Michelle...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 11, 2023Last comment by Original Peet's Fan, on Apr 17, 2023 at 5:31 pm | 5 comments | 5390 Views
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Longtime Burlingame restaurant gets a makeover and a prominent new location
==I The ribbon cutting ceremony at the new location of Stella, formerly Stella Alpina Osteria, in Burlingame. (Photo courtesy Jennifer Gomez Photography)...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 17, 2023There are no comments yet. 6139 Views
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Palo Alto's gluten-free Misfits Bakehouse to close SaturdayBy Kate Bradshaw
==I Mina Makram, the owner of Misfits Bakehouse, and Fabiola Hernandez hand-shape bagels in the Palo Alto bakery's kitchen...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 14, 2023There are no comments yet. 3993 Views
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José Andrés to open new restaurant in Palo Alto
==I The José Andrés Group's first Northern California restaurant will be located at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. (Photo...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 5, 2023Last comment by Jason S , on Apr 6, 2023 at 9:48 am | 1 comment | 9722 Views
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To protect whales and salmon, state officials halt Dungeness crab fishing season early and may ban salmon fishing in 2023By Kate Bradshaw The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is shutting down the commercial
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Apr. 3, 2023Last comment by Mondoman, on Apr 4, 2023 at 9:34 pm | 2 comments | 2835 Views
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San Francisco's Detroit-style Joyride Pizza now available in Daly City
Fresh parmesan is grated onto a Detroit-style pizza at Joyride Pizza. (Photo courtesy Joyride Pizza via Facebook)
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Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 30, 2023Last comment by Nayeli, on Mar 31, 2023 at 12:16 pm | 1 comment | 3322 Views
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