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PENINSULA FOODIST

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
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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
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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
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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
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Doppio Zero owners to launch Spanish tapas restaurant in Mountain View

A rendering of Vida, a new tapas restaurant planned at 110 Castro St. in Mountain View. Courtesy Vida. By Kate Bradshaw Vida,...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 18, 2022
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Tootsie's reopens with brand-new coffee roasting capacity

The new coffee roaster at Tootsie's allows the restaurant to offer coffee as fresh as its food. (Photo courtesy Rocco Scordella) ==I...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 22, 2022
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A restaurant tucked away in a downtown Palo Alto nonprofit is reopening for the first time since COVID

==I Chef Julien Cellier shows staff members how to make the prosciutto sandwich that will be for sale at The Redwood at Avenidas on Sept. 27. Photo...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 29, 2022
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Peninsula cidermaker and taproom Redwood Coast Cider is shutting down Oct. 1

Redwood Coast Cider has announced it plans to close its taproom and its last day will be Oct. 1. (Photo by Magali Gauthier) ==I By Kate...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Sep. 30, 2022
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Hillsdale Shopping Center adds new snack and beverage offerings for holiday shopping season

The Hillsdale Shopping Center in San Mateo has new food offerings for the holidays. Photo courtesy Hillsdale Shopping Center. ==I By Kate...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 28, 2022
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South San Francisco's Brothers Cafe expands to San Mateo, with a Millbrae location coming soon

Chicken and waffles served at Brothers Cafe in San Mateo. (Photo courtesy Brothers Cafe via Facebook) By Kate Bradshaw Brothers...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 12, 2022
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Sitha's Khmer Kitchen heads to new pop-up locations in new year

Sitha Yim chops up vegetables at Sitha's Authentic Khmer Food, a Cambodian pop-up restaurant in San Bruno. (Photo by Magali Gauthier) ==I...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 14, 2022
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A piece of cake: How a Sunnyvale woman launched a nonprofit that’s delivered 40,000 birthday cakes to underserved youth

==I The 40,000th cake delivered by Cake4Kids, a nonprofit started locally that brings homemade birthday cakes to underserved kids. (Photo courtesy...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Oct. 31, 2022
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New Daly City shop to give out free ice cream at grand opening Saturday

Häagen-Dazs is coming to the Serramonte Center food court and offering free ice cream in Daly City. (Photo courtesy Serramonte Center/Häagen-Dazs) ...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Dec. 17, 2022
There are no comments yet. 7015 Views

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Coastside baker to open Half Moon Bay storefront

A layered cake with flowers by Fish Wife Sweets. Courtesy Moriah Bettencourt. By Kate Bradshaw Moriah Bettencourt has called Half...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Nov. 21, 2022
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Longtime dim sum banquet hall in Millbrae closed Dec. 31

The Hong Kong Flower Lounge, which closed Dec. 31, had a capacity of up to 550 people. (Photo courtesy via Yelp.) By Kate Bradshaw Millbrae's...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 9, 2023
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Chicago-style 'Concession' pop-up brings Italian beef and White Castle-style burgers to Dad's Luncheonette

Dad's Luncheonette in Half Moon Bay. Courtesy Shannon Kenedy. By Kate Bradshaw A pop-up offering "casual Midwestern grub"...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 3, 2023
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Three new restaurants from former Manresa chef David Kinch and his team are coming to Los Gatos

==I Manresa's former chef David Kinch closed the restaurant at the end of 2022 and now plans to open three new Los Gatos restaurants with partners...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 23, 2023
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Pescadero farms start fundraisers after sustaining $125,000 in storm damages

Pie Ranch faces an estimated $100,000 in damages following the recent storms. (Photo courtesy pieranch.org) By Kate Bradshaw Recent...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Jan. 11, 2023
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The West Coast's viral spiral croissant maker is coming to Palo Alto

Chocolate and strawberry cream-filled spiral croissants. (Photo courtesy Julia Brown) By Kate Bradshaw Marvel Cake, a Campbell...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 6, 2023
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New DIY hot pot market, boba bar open in San Bruno

The boba counter at Chopsticker Lab in San Bruno. Courtesy Kenny Chow. By Kate Bradshaw Chopsticker Lab, a new market selling...

Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Feb. 10, 2023
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