Here are the latest happenings in downtown Half Moon Bay
Last year, a string of breweries and distilleries along the San Mateo County coast permanently shuttered, making some question how shifting drinking habits would impact the Coastside’s historically thriving alcohol business.
But this year, a variety of new wine and beer spots are making their way to Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street: Half Moon Bay Brewing recently opened its second location, and a new wine bar and new taproom have plans to also open on Main Street this year.
“Pretty much every single storefront right now in downtown Half Moon Bay is full,” said Kara Baker, owner of soon-to-come Lab and Hound Wine Bar and Tasting Room and a longtime Half Moon Bay resident. “And being from here I can’t remember the last time it was like that. So this is so exciting for our community.”
So if you’re planning on making your way to the Coastside this summer, keep an eye out for these new spots.
Stay tasty,
Adrienne
A wine bar and a Coastside brewery’s expansion are bringing new life to downtown Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay Brewing has opened a second location, while Lab and Hound Wine Bar and Tasting Room is slated for an August debut.
A new Mediterranean spot in Redwood City, a Southeast Asian coffee roaster and a popular ramen chain expands
- Mediterranean restaurant Reef Zaman is hosting its grand opening in Redwood City on Sunday.
- Meet the mother-daughter duo behind River Phin Coffee Roasters, a Southeast Asian roastery and craft coffee shop operating out of the Foster City Farmers Market.
- Marufuku Ramen is hosting the grand opening of its new Palo Alto restaurant on July 25.
- Star Wine List has named Cafe Vivant’s wine list the Best New Wine List in the World.
- Dara Thai recently opened in the former Spoon and Fork space in Belmont.
- Korean fried chicken restaurant bb.q Chicken recently opened at the San Mateo Food Mall.
- Siam Fine Thai Cuisine in Palo Alto has permanently closed.
- Tico Coffee Roasters in Campbell is hosting its 14th anniversary on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with music, vendors, coffee and activities.
Gelato at Bacio di Latte
Palo Alto has plenty of delicious frozen dessert options – from Scoop Microcreamery’s liquid nitrogen-frozen ice creams to Pints of Joy’s Indian-inspired flavors at Rick’s. But a newcomer at Stanford Shopping Center is quickly making a name for itself with its lusciously creamy gelatos in drool-worthy flavors.
Bacio di Latte, a Brazil-based gelato chain since 2011, debuted in Palo Alto in May – and it’s quite good. Guests can sample any flavors they wish before purchasing. I opted for a grande cup (which allows up to four flavors) for $11.95, but cups start at $8.55 and allow up to two flavors.
I picked 3 cioccolati (three chocolates), crema Torino (hazelnut), chocolate pistacchio crunch and blueberry-ricotta. All four flavors were phenomenal, but if I had to choose a favorite, I’d pick the crema torino, which tasted exactly like a Ferrero Rocher. For those who love decadent Dubai chocolate, the chocolate pistacchio crunch is heavenly.
Bacio di Latte, 660 Stanford Shopping Center #11A, Palo Alto; 650-250-5047, Instagram: @baciodilatte.us. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contemporary Japanese restaurant Sushi Roku has its Bay Area debut at Palo Alto’s Stanford Shopping Center
Find edamame hummus, American wagyu gyoza and sushi rolls with white truffle pesto and popcorn shrimp tempura
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