Peninsula chefs dish on working Valentine’s Day, the busiest night of the year
For many people, Valentine’s Day is a relaxing evening of being wined and dined and sharing a kiss or two. But for those working in the hospitality industry, it’s the most hectic night of the year.
Team behind Los Altos omakase restaurant to debut matcha cafe in downtown Palo Alto
Mountain View resident Daiji Uehara is no stranger to Japanese fine-dining. He’s the founder of Daiji Yacht Club and the chef-owner of Hiroshi in Los Altos. But later this month, he’s debuting a casual, more affordable concept: a Japanese cafe in downtown Palo Alto.
Haven’t yet booked Valentine’s dinner? These Peninsula spots still have reservations available
If you’re stumped on where to dine for Valentine’s Day, check out this list of Peninsula restaurants offering prix fixe menus and themed specials. But be warned – Valentine’s reservations are quickly filling up, so snag your spot while you can.
Silicon Valley restaurants share recipes for Super Bowl snacking
The Bay is abuzz with watch parties and events for the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium Feb. 8. But for those viewing the big game from home or at a friends’ place, snack preparation is likely on the calendar. To make sure your Super Bowl Sunday is entertaining and delicious, we’ve rounded up recipes from…
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Chefs spill on how they curate a romantic prix fixe 💘
Here’s what it’s like to work as a chef on Valentine’s Day Back in November, I sat down with Hikmat Babayev at his new restaurant…
