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Dig into the Peninsula’s pub scene this St. Patrick’s Day weekend

A pint of gat (Guinness) at Molly O’s in San Carlos. Courtesy Molly O’s.

I won’t be attending any Bay Area St. Patty’s celebrations.

And that’s because I’ll be in Dublin, Ireland! That’s right, by the time you’re reading this newsletter, I will be dragging a suitcase through SFO security. I can’t seem to escape Dublin: I interned at a company in Dublin two years ago, went back last year and again am going back this year (I’m obsessed.)

But for those of you who will be at home along the Peninsula, Heather Zimmerman and Julia Brown have you covered with a roundup of St. Patrick’s Day events, Sophia Markoulakis has a feature on the family behind some of your favorite Irish pubs and Tanya White dove into the history of Alhambra Irish House in Redwood City.

Stay tasty,
Adrienne

Meet the McElhones, the Irish family behind popular Peninsula pubs

With more than 750,000 people of Irish descent living on the Peninsula, it’s no surprise that there are quite a few Irish pubs to stop by for a pint of gat (Guinness). For 33 years, Millbrae’s Fiddler’s Green has been a favored spot for Irish expats and fans of Irish lore and customs.

Celebrating 19 years! – LuLu’s authentic Mexican food

From our LuLu’s family to yours, it is our continued honor to serve the Bay Area fresh, authentic Mexican food. From the very beginning we have been committed to outstanding customer service, high quality ingredients, and a family-friendly atmosphere. We are grateful for your support and loyalty! We hope to see you soon for dining in, takeout, or catering. > LEARN MORE

St. Patrick’s events, a new Burlingame boba shop and a Portola Valley closure

Housemade Irish ravioli made of spinach pasta and stuffed with corned beef and cabbage are among the special St. Patrick’s Day dishes on the menu at Original Joe’s on March 17. Courtesy Original Joe’s in Daly City.

Still deciding on St. Patrick’s Day plans? Click here for a roundup of Peninsula events.
Learn about the rich history of Redwood City Irish pub Alhambra.
Bigz Boba, a Burlingame build-it-yourself boba spot, is soft opening Friday.
Brisa Ranch is creating a regional food hub to make it easier for small- and medium-size farms to connect with corporations and schools.
Italian restaurant Portola Kitchen has permanently closed after 20 years in business.
House Family Vineyards in Saratoga is hosting a Girl Scout cookie and wine pairing event Sunday.
Speaking of Girl Scout cookies, Broma in Mountain View will have one night of Girl Scout Cookie cocktails Friday.

A $145 omakase experience from Sushi Jin

Please don’t hate me for what I’m about to say: I generally don’t enjoy seafood.

Trust me, I wish I did. It’s so pretty, and so many people love it. To figure out if my taste buds were broken, I decided to make a reservation for a $145 omakase experience in Mountain View (which is on average $100-$200 less expensive than other omakase-style restaurants in the area). If omakase couldn’t convert me, I don’t think anything else could.

Click here to read my review of Sushi Jin (as well as the review of someone who loves seafood). To watch my review of Sushi Jin, visit our Instagram @peninsulafoodist.

Sushi Jin, 580 N Rengstorff Ave., Suite J, Mountain View; 650-386-5885, Instagram: @_sushi_jin. Open Tuesday through Sunday 5:30-9:30 p.m.

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