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We are constantly on the lookout for new and undiscovered meals, from Michelin-starred restaurants to tac... (More)
We are constantly on the lookout for new and undiscovered meals, from Michelin-starred restaurants to tac... (More)
About this blog: Get the latest food news with the biweekly Peninsula Foodist newsletter.
We are constantly on the lookout for new and undiscovered meals, from Michelin-starred restaurants to taco trucks and under-the-radar pop-ups. Come here for the latest news on restaurant openings and closings, emerging trends, chef interviews and reporting on the Peninsula's dynamic food scene that you won't find anywhere else. Have a restaurant tip? Email us at [email protected] (Hide)
We are constantly on the lookout for new and undiscovered meals, from Michelin-starred restaurants to taco trucks and under-the-radar pop-ups. Come here for the latest news on restaurant openings and closings, emerging trends, chef interviews and reporting on the Peninsula's dynamic food scene that you won't find anywhere else. Have a restaurant tip? Email us at [email protected] (Hide)
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Longtime dim sum banquet hall in Millbrae closed Dec. 31
Jan 9, 2023 1:02 pm
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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... More
Jan 9, 2023 1:02 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 4,492
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... More
Midpeninsula eateries hit by flooding face temporary closures
Jan 6, 2023 11:44 pm
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==I Flooding hit a number of Peninsula restaurants, including Mints and Honey in San Carlos, above. (Photo courtesy Mints and Honey, via Instagram.)... More
Jan 6, 2023 11:44 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 6,431
==I Flooding hit a number of Peninsula restaurants, including Mints and Honey in San Carlos, above. (Photo courtesy Mints and Honey, via Instagram.)... More
After 24 years, Palo Alto's Mandarin Roots closes
Jan 4, 2023 5:04 pm
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Executive chef Jarvis Yuan makes lunch at Mandarin Roots restaurant. (Photo by Natalia Nazarova)
By Kate Bradshaw
Mandarin Roots,... More
Jan 4, 2023 5:04 pm
Comments: 7 | Views: 6,182
Executive chef Jarvis Yuan makes lunch at Mandarin Roots restaurant. (Photo by Natalia Nazarova)
By Kate Bradshaw
Mandarin Roots,... More
Chicago-style 'Concession' pop-up brings Italian beef and White Castle-style burgers to Dad's Luncheonette
Jan 3, 2023 4:20 pm
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Dad's Luncheonette in Half Moon Bay. Courtesy Shannon Kenedy.
By Kate Bradshaw
A pop-up offering "casual Midwestern grub"... More
Jan 3, 2023 4:20 pm
Comments: 0 | Views: 5,159
Dad's Luncheonette in Half Moon Bay. Courtesy Shannon Kenedy.
By Kate Bradshaw
A pop-up offering "casual Midwestern grub"... More
A reader’s question answered: What happened to the in-house breads at Esther’s German Bakery?
Dec 30, 2022 12:09 pm
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==I While the bakery offerings are no longer made in-house, the other menu items at Esther's German Bakery have remained the same. (Photo courtesy... More
Dec 30, 2022 12:09 pm
Comments: 2 | Views: 6,698
==I While the bakery offerings are no longer made in-house, the other menu items at Esther's German Bakery have remained the same. (Photo courtesy... More
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