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PENINSULA FOODIST
Porterhouse San Mateo revamps its menu following move to new spot
Steak tartare from Porterhouse San Mateo. (Photo courtesy Steve Haag)
By Kate Bradshaw
Porterhouse San Mateo, a San Mateo steakhouse,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 17, 2023Last comment by Kenneth Chung, on Mar 20, 2023 at 4:36 pm | 2 comments | 5254 Views
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Ad Libs: Brave new workYesterday, I caught the last performance of the in-development indie-rock musical "Fly By Night" at TheatreWorks, and you'd have to consult the program to believe...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Aug. 23, 2010Last comment by Walter_E_Wallis, on Aug 24, 2010 at 11:57 am | 1 comment | 5250 Views
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Ad Libs: Pop go the props if the actors don't stopFor my story this week about TheatreWorks' play "Opus," about life in a string quartet, I chatted with writer Michael Hollinger and cellist/advisor Kris Yenney....
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on May. 28, 2010There are no comments yet. 5179 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
A kebab grill and an expanded menu: Plans for San Bruno Mediterranean restaurant Mazra’s new Redwood City location take shape
The baba ghanoush at Mazra, a San Bruno restaurant that is expanding to Redwood City. (Courtesy Mazra)
By Kate Bradshaw
Mazra,...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Mar. 22, 2023There are no comments yet. 5175 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Farm Bill and the Future – Final Post (part 10)We’ve been reading and discussing Dan Imhoff’s book, Food Fight - The Citizens Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill. Since our first post in February...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 21, 2023Last comment by Melissa.Williams, on May 26, 2023 at 4:06 pm | 12 comments | 5171 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Third Thursday…a Musilicious Night on Cal Ave“I made up a silly word,” says Carol Garsten, event producer of Palo Alto’s newest outdoor experience. Hot off an amazing 10-year run as co-chair...
Original post made by Laura Stec on May. 14, 2023Last comment by Teresa Benson, on May 20, 2023 at 9:07 am | 15 comments | 5146 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'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 | 5111 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Keeping Silicon Valley CompetitiveI talked to a Rotary group this morning and was asked what I would do to keep/make Silicon Valley competitve for new jobs. I have recently been part of a team...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Aug. 26, 2011Last comment by Anon, on Sep 6, 2011 at 10:30 pm | 16 comments | 5084 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Fun Food Ideas for HalloweenI've always enjoyed putting on Halloween parties and having fun with the food. Here are a few ideas that don't even need a recipe, just a "how-to." Wishing...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Oct. 28, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Nov 1, 2023 at 7:50 am | 2 comments | 5053 Views
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Ad Libs: My top arts events from 2010Every year I sew together a patchwork of my 10 favorite local arts moments and happenings from the past 12 months. A little bit of this, a little bit of that from...
Original post made by Rebecca Wallace on Dec. 30, 2010There are no comments yet. 4972 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
An Icelandic artist's response to climate changeCharlotta Hauksdóttir is a Palo Alto-based mixed media artist whose works incorporate the stunning natural landscapes of Iceland, her native country. As...
Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Nov. 19, 2023Last comment by Mark Weiss, on Nov 21, 2023 at 9:43 am | 4 comments | 4959 Views
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW
Reminiscences of the presidents I met in real timeAs 98-year-old former President Jimmy Carter lies on his bed, hospice by his side, I thought back and recalled the first and only time I met him years ago. And that...
Original post made by Diana Diamond on Feb. 27, 2023Last comment by Bert Jacobs, on Mar 3, 2023 at 8:10 am | 10 comments | 4951 Views
COUPLE'S NET
Men: Olympic Gold Winner Michael Phelps says, “Go to Therapy.”Rachel Paula Abrahamson wrote an article for Today about Michael Phelps and his depression and suicidality. Phelps says therapy saved him. “I’ll...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 30, 2023There are no comments yet. 4941 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Summer Fun Around the Bay AreaLooking for more ways to celebrate summer? Here’s a few. The BARn at Flea Street Café Recently opened and just in time to enjoy a sunny...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Jun. 29, 2023Last comment by Laura Stec, on Jul 7, 2023 at 6:31 am | 3 comments | 4928 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
The Joint Venture Proposition 13 PaperHere is the link to the Joint Venture Index of Silicon Valley including the Special Analysis I wrote on Proposition 13. The purpose of the paper was to explain...
Original post made by Steve Levy on Feb. 11, 2012Last comment by anne, on Feb 22, 2012 at 9:18 am | 30 comments | 4910 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
'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. 4897 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
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. 4880 Views
PENINSULA FOODIST
Cetrella moving into the former el Alto space at State Street MarketBy Julia Brown
==I The Happy Boy Farms Frito Misto at Cetrella includes rock shrimp, shishito peppers, picholine olives, green beans, squash...
Original post made by The Peninsula Foodist on Aug. 25, 2023There are no comments yet. 4877 Views
THE FOOD PARTY!
Free Market Farm Bill or Farce?"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are I’m from the government and I’m here to help." Ronald Reagan hit a resonant...
Original post made by Laura Stec on Feb. 19, 2023There are no comments yet. 4876 Views
INVEST & INNOVATE
Is the 'California Dream' over?In recent weeks there have been a series of articles in the national press about the California economy with the common theme that the "California Dream" is over....
Original post made by Steve Levy on Mar. 27, 2009Last comment by Walter_E_Wallis, on Mar 28, 2009 at 6:01 pm | 2 comments | 4875 Views
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