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@morningwoodsf began dishing up traditional Hawaii @morningwoodsf began dishing up traditional Hawaiian and Japanese breakfast dishes out of its San Bruno restaurant in 2017. The popular restaurant outgrew the San Bruno space after a few years, prompting a transition to open @diamondheadgeneralstore and move Morning Wood to a larger location in San Mateo. The brunch-focused restaurant is set to open soon with a new creative menu that still features favorites including the loco moco and matcha mochi pancakes. Read the full story at the link in bio. Photos courtesy of Morning Wood.
In 2018, five Bay Area Sansei artists made a pilgr In 2018, five Bay Area Sansei artists made a pilgrimage to the Manzanar relocation camp. The pilgrimage and the filming of their yet-be-released 2020 documentary, “Sansei Granddaughters’ Journey,” was the impetus for the exhibit “Sansei Granddaughters’ Journey,” on view through Sept. 3 at AZ Gallery in San Bruno’s Tanforan Mall, which was the site of a Japanese American temporary detention center during World War II. Works displayed in the exhibit come from the artists’ personal collections and from art made during the pilgrimage or inspired by the trip. Read the full story from @sophiamwrites at the link in bio. Photo by Bob Hsiang.
Today is our associate digital editor Anthony Shu’s last day at The Six Fifty and @peninsulafoodist before he heads off to grad school at UCLA. Read Anthony’s goodbye from his final Foodist newsletter this week at the link in bio. Photo by @itsmagalig.
For many Coastside farmworkers, days end in tightl For many Coastside farmworkers, days end in tightly packed bunk beds where roommates plan trips to the closest supermarket, a Safeway 20 miles away. They depend on local community organizations, such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, to supply clothing and groceries. These individuals cultivate the houseplants that have kept Peninsula residents company during the pandemic and pick strawberries destined for the dessert plates that commemorate anniversaries, yet they live in rural, isolated communities. Read the full story about Pescadero’s farmworkers at the link in bio. Photos by @adampardeephoto
The Perseids are one of the more impressive and ac The Perseids are one of the more impressive and active meteor showers, with the peak of the shower happening on August 11-12. We talked to an astronomer for tips on how the view the meteor shower and other notable astronomical events this year. Read the full story at the link in bio. Photo courtesy NASA/Bill Ingalls via Flickr.
Orphaned baby songbirds and poisoned seagulls. Sma Orphaned baby songbirds and poisoned seagulls. Small squirrels snapped up by cats. Skunks caught in bear traps. Wild animals in trouble like these throughout the Peninsula may – if they’re lucky – eventually find their way to one of a handful of wildlife rescue centers around the region. Facilities like @peninsulahumanesociety’s Wildlife Care Center in Burlingame and @wildlifesiliconvalley in San José are home to a dedicated team of staffers and volunteers who take on the daunting task of nursing these sick, injured and orphaned animals back to health and releasing them back into the wild. Read more about the people who care for Silicon Valley’s wildlife at the link in bio. Photos by @devoroberts and @k8bradsh.
Are you a foodie that loves storytelling? Come wor Are you a foodie that loves storytelling? Come work with us! We're looking for a talented and passionate Associate Editor to take charge of producing our best food and features content for our digital news products, @peninsulafoodist and @thesixfifty. Embarcadero Media is a local news company serving Silicon Valley and the East Bay with a four-decade track record of producing award-winning coverage. Click the link in bio to apply.
Tumbling tech stocks, interest-rate hikes and infl Tumbling tech stocks, interest-rate hikes and inflation are among the underlying fundamentals of the housing market that are deteriorating at a speed faster than many of us have experienced. A drastic shift in the housing market has now hit the Midpeninsula. Read more at the link in bio. Photo by Michelle Le.
@thesixfifty @peninsulafoodist and @mvvoice are ho @thesixfifty @peninsulafoodist and @mvvoice are hosting happy hour tomorrow from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at @ludwigsmv! Stop by to meet the editors and grab free swag. RSVP via the link in bio.
@ethelsfancy opens soon in the space that was once @ethelsfancy opens soon in the space that was once occupied by The Prolific Oven. Michelin-starred chef and owner Scott Nishiyama says not to expect fine dining. Read more at the link in bio. Photo courtesy Ethel’s Fancy.
Inside @sjsu’s tropical house, a small greenhous Inside @sjsu’s tropical house, a small greenhouse that replicates the stifling humidity of a tropical island, it’s impossible to miss the titan arum, an endangered 7-foot-tall plant known as the corpse flower (and in this case nicknamed Terry Titan). Between the warmth of the room and the blooming flower’s odor, which mimics rotting flesh in order to attract insects to pollinate it, the smell evokes various unpleasant connections. Click the link in bio to read the story and find out how to see yet another one about to bloom nearby. Photo by Julia Brown.
@thesixfifty @peninsulafoodist and @mvvoice are ho @thesixfifty @peninsulafoodist and @mvvoice are hosting happy hour this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at @ludwigsmv! Stop by for free swag and good company. Click the link in bio to RSVP.
San Francisco may be home to many innovative vegan San Francisco may be home to many innovative vegan restaurants, but there are several establishments on the Peninsula serving up delicious plant-based food. From vegan sushi rolls to dairy-free ice cream, there’s no shortage of options for plant-based eaters. Read the full guide at the link in bio. Photos by @shruskitchen, Stephanie Gerson, @queserawseraw and @dosapoint840.
It’s the last week to get the early bird special It’s the last week to get the early bird special when you register for the @paloaltoonline Moonlight Run & Walk 2022! All proceeds will support local nonprofits serving families and children in the Palo Alto area. Sign up by July 31 and save $5. Click the link in bio to register.
After 84 years, Wing Fat Chinese Restaurant closes After 84 years, Wing Fat Chinese Restaurant closes on Sunday. Take a look back at its history through the eyes of the families that grew up in the kitchen and behind the counter. Link in bio. #sanmateo #chineseresto #charsiu #downtownsanmateo Photos courtesy @peninsulafoodist and Wing Fat.
Squires & Corrie Antique Slot Machines is one of t Squires & Corrie Antique Slot Machines is one of the few businesses still servicing mechanical slot machines, and if you ask Steve Squires what happened to his contemporaries, he’ll answer bluntly, “They’re dead!” He started out in the industry 70 years ago, and he’s moving his company and home to Stockton because he’s being displaced by a new office building and apartment complex. At 84, Squires is still seeking a trainee to preserve his way of life, and rising rents and the devaluing of manual labor have cemented that he won’t find someone to preserve his craft here. “I can get real people (in Stockton). And they can work for real wages. And they can find a place to live. This is a nightmare around here, with a capital N,” Squires says. Read the story from @peninsulafoodist at the link in bio. Photos by @devoroberts.
With gas prices high and airline travel unpredicta With gas prices high and airline travel unpredictable, it might be a good time to consider cultural offerings closer to home. The Stanford campus is home to two world-class museums, the Anderson Collection and the Cantor Arts Center, both with intriguing exhibitions now on display. Read more about these exhibitions, including “The Faces of Ruth Asawa” (pictured), at the link in bio. Photo courtesy Glen Cheriton.
When @boichikbagels founder Emily Winston opened h When @boichikbagels founder Emily Winston opened her first storefront in Berkeley back in 2019, she cobbled together personal loans from members of her email list along with friends and family. Today, Winston is eyeing a bagel plant and wholesale business, and community members are shelling out thousands of dollars in order to support the construction of her bagel empire. Read the story at the link in bio. Photo courtesy Emily Winston.
For years, Kevin the pig, Gizmo the cow, and Paco For years, Kevin the pig, Gizmo the cow, and Paco the llama enjoyed the Coastside air and sprawling pastures of Half Moon Bay’s nonprofit animal sanctuary @sweetfarmny. They even achieved a certain level of celebrity, popping up in virtual meetings with corporate executives as a part of the “Goat-2-Meeting” program. However, in May, Kevin, Gizmo, Paco and around 150 of their friends found themselves packed into 50-foot trailers headed on an impossibly complicated 47-hour road trip, one that Sweet Farm co-founder Nate Salpeter says his operation was forced to make. Read the story from @peninsulafoodist at the link in bio. Photos courtesy Sweet Farm.
Dancer, designer and author Kelly Schmutte found t Dancer, designer and author Kelly Schmutte found the secret to saving ballerina feet from the pain caused by going en pointe. After years of experimenting with different materials and prototypes, Schmutte created the @perfectfitpointe inserts which become a staple item for the ballet community. Visit the link in our bio to read the full story. Photos by @itsmagalig
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