Just in time for Mother’s Day we’re featuring a new restaurant group with eateries inspired by owner Elizabeth Truong’s children, including a recently opened brunch spot.
Elizabeth is the founder of Oishi Mirai Restaurant Group, a Los Gatos-based venture with three eateries — Breaking Dawn, a brunch restaurant serving elevated fusion versions of Elizabeth’s daughter Chloe Le’s favorites growing up, like pork belly fried rice and souffle pancakes — and two more restaurants opening next month at the same location. First Born, named for Elizabeth’s son Brandon Le, will focus on Vietnamese fusion dinner, and Burger Bots will serve burgers and sandwiches crafted by robots. Read about the new trio of restaurants and what Elizabeth hopes patrons will get from their experience in Adrienne Mitchel’s story.
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Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
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Inside the new restaurant group bringing burger-making robots and Vietnamese fusion food to Los Gatos
Robots will soon be crafting juicy burgers and crispy chicken sandwiches next to a DJ mixing upbeat tunes inside a former historic bank in Los Gatos. For Oishi Mirai Restaurant Group founder Elizabeth Truong, the project is a significant step toward the legacy she hopes to leave behind.
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Visit Midpeninsula artists during Open Studios’ second weekend
As Silicon Valley Open Studios continues, the event’s second weekend focuses on the Midpeninsula region. In the second of a two-part series, we chat with longtime Palo Alto painter Gregory Deane and Portola Valley-based weaver Libby Raab.
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Alex Cuba: May 10 Canadian-Cuban musician Alex Cuba comes to Stanford to perform his mix of Afro-Cuban jazz, funk and pop.
A Celebration of Birds: May 11 Hidden Villa hosts a class all about local nesting birds, which will include observation of live nesting sites.
Caltrain 160th Anniversary Celebration: May 11 Tour Caltrain’s new electric trains in San Carlos and snag commemorative items celebrating Caltrain’s 160 years of passenger rail. There will also be food trucks, games, a photo booth and an art demo.
AAPI Multicultural Festival: May 11 The third annual festival highlighting Asian and Pacific Islander cultures returns to Cupertino with vendors selling cultural wares, performances and food.
Something Rotten: Through May 12: Hillbarn Theatre presents the musical comedy “Something Rotten,” full of Shakespeare gags, Broadway references and toe-tapping tunes.
Redwood City Wine Walk: May 15 Visit downtown Redwood City establishments on a wine walk, with proceeds supporting the Redwood City Education Foundation.
Ozomatli: May 18 Long-running band Ozomatli brings its high-energy and rock-fusion sounds to Menlo Park.
Mental Health Matters 5K and Wellness Fair: May 18 Walk or run a 5K at Ryder Park in San Mateo, then stick around for a wellness fair with yoga sessions, food trucks, crafts and more. The event is part of May Mental Health Month in San Mateo County.
Terra Nova Car Show: May 18 Check out the swap meet and browse classic cars, trucks and other vehicles while eating barbecue.
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Kevin Kwan: May 22 Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of the “Crazy Rich Asians” trilogy, presents his new book, “Lies and Weddings.”
From Farouk to Fusion: May 24 Egyptian ensemble Music in-Takht performs a concert of instrumental Egyptian music from the time of King Farouk to modern-day sounds.
Avril Lavigne: May 28 Catch the Canadian pop-punk musician Avril Lavigne when she brings her greatest hits tour to Shoreline Amphitheatre, with special guests All Time Low and Royal & the Serpent.
Joan Baez: May 31 Renowned musician and local (and international) legend Joan Baez shares from her autobiographical poetry collection “When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance” in a discussion with Angie Coiro.
Dragtopia: May 31 Filoli hosts a glam and campy evening featuring drag performers, a DJ, an art show and a “Dynasty” look-alike contest, followed by an after-party.
PV Palooza: June 1 Portola Valley’s third annual all-day music festival on multiple stages also includes art exhibits and activities for kids.
Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival: June 1 Taste a selection from California wineries while listening to live jazz in downtown Half Moon Bay.
San Mateo County Fair: June 1-9 Time to get your annual funnel cake fix as the county fair returns (and celebrates its 90th birthday).
Family Night Hike: June 8 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District leads a guided night hike for families.
Alfred Hitchcock Festival: Through June 9 Stanford Theatre is paying tribute to the master of suspense, filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.
A piece of cake: How a Sunnyvale woman launched a nationwide army of bakers delivering birthday cakes to underserved kids
Cake4Kids volunteers have baked 40,000 birthday cakes for youth across the country, but they need help to meet demand on the Peninsula.
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