Here’s when these 10 highly anticipated cafes and bakeries plan to open along the Peninsula
If you’re craving a sweet treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s an abundance of new cafes and bakeries coming soon to the Peninsula. Cult-favorite bakeries such as Pineapple King and Arsicault are expanding south to the Peninsula, and matcha spots including Bonbon Matcha and Maruwu Seicha are continuing to broaden their Silicon Valley footprint.
From Oahu to Mountain View: Ry’s Poke Shack opens at Ava’s Downtown Market
An Oahu-based poke business is making waves in downtown Mountain View. Just a few weeks old and still in its soft-opening phase, Ry’s Poke Shack is already drawing long lines for its Tsunami Nachos, Poke By Da Bowl and Poke By Da Pound.
10 ways to celebrate Oktoberfest along the Peninsula
Get your stein-holding arm and beer bellies ready, because it’s almost Oktoberfest season along the Peninsula. From San Mateo to Los Gatos, a variety of Oktoberfest events are scheduled throughout September and October.
Zac’s Bar & Grill opens in San Carlos
Bartender McKenna pours a cocktail at Zac’s Bar & Grill in San Carlos. Courtesy Zac’s Bar & Grill. A new bar and grill opened Sept. 1 in the former space of The Office Bar & Grill, a San Carlos staple for 14 years until it closed in March 2025. Created by husband and wife Zaki…
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From a spot specializing in lemongrass pork to an acclaimed deli opening in a train depot, these new Peninsula delis should be on your radar
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These cafes and bakeries are opening soon ☕🥐
Here’s when Arsicault, Pineapple King and more are coming to the Peninsula Earlier this week, I spent some time combing through a list of restaurants…
