New year nutrition: A Stanford dietitian’s tips for maintaining healthy eating resolutions
We checked in with a local nutrition expert who said that making small changes, such as adding more servings of vegetables to your plate each day, can have a long-term positive impact.
Arsicault Bakery is expanding to Palo Alto
One of San Francisco’s most famous patisseries is coming to Palo Alto.
13 highly anticipated Silicon Valley eatery openings in 2026
From a revamped sports bar to a Japanese restaurant-marketplace hybrid, there’s plenty of new bites and beverages to look forward to in the coming year.
The rise of robusta, pickled fish and more: These food trends defined the Peninsula’s food scene for 2025
Asian food dominated the headlines of Peninsula food news in 2025. From various Asian supermarkets opening this year to a multitude of high-end omakase and kappo-style restaurants, the demand for Asian food in Silicon Valley continues to rise.
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‘Everything you need and nothing you don’t’: Here’s why many new Peninsula restaurants are going minimalist
A string of new eateries have opened on the Peninsula boasting minimalist-inspired design in addition…
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Hibari brings kappo-style dining to Portola Valley
A new Japanese restaurant in Portola Valley is offering multi-course prix fixe omakase, and it’s a lot more than just nigiri.
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What’s up with these colorless restaurants?
Why restaurants along the Peninsula are increasingly going beige For the most part, omakase restaurants have a similar interior design – minimalistic, neutral and unfussy…
