Hillsborough resident Bob Trahan is the owner of a new plant-based restaurant in Burlingame called Twelvemonth. So what drove the former tech executive to change course not just toward the culinary arts, but the vanguard of plant-based cuisine?
Read MoreWhile the rain may not be done with us yet, spring's arrival on March 20 ushers in the return of more outdoor festivals and seasonal events and brings us that much closer to the long, warm days of summer. Here are 15 events this spring we have circled on the calendar.
Read MoreWhether you're looking to take advantage of food and drink specials or just want to listen to some live music, our running guide to Peninsula St. Patrick's Day happenings has you covered.
Read MoreFollowing a two and a half year hiatus after owners Jerry and Lorraine Olson closed the restaurant in August 2020 amid shifting regulations and economic impacts during the pandemic, three new chefs have teamed up to bring a new concept to The Mountain House, offering "country coastal cuisine" and cocktails with forest views.
Read MoreA Palo Alto landmark has been restored to its former use as a hotel. This time, in its reincarnation as Graduate Palo Alto, the hotel aims to be an upscale homage to all things Stanford, from its extensive cocktail menu at two on-site bars to to the portraits of Stanford celebrities displayed in the guest rooms.
Read MoreRedwood City resident, restaurateur and chef Greg Kuzia-Carmel last week opened his third eatery within Menlo Park's city limits. Canteen, a wine, cocktails and tapas bar, joins Canteen Coffee Shop and Camper in the lineup of local dining options he runs.
Read MoreWhen it gets truly cold outside (by California standards anyway), there's a reason that the hot drink many people of all ages reach for remains the tried-and-true humble mug of hot cocoa. We scoured the Peninsula to find the best hot chocolate – and European drinking chocolate – offerings around.
Read MoreJettywave Distillery serves up cocktails made with the house spirit, Half Moon Shine, and a Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Read MoreDariusz Paczuski’s early memories of vodka at the dining table are a throughline to his Polish heritage, with shots of vodka serving as the de facto beverage pairing and perfect foil for the salty, rich and meat-laden cuisine he grew up around. Decades later, Paczuski and his business partner, Ukrainian immigrant Dmitry Lipkin, are channeling their memories of Eastern Europe as they lead fundraising efforts for Ukrainian relief organizations through ...
Read MoreTelefèric Barcelona has opened its third Bay Area restaurant in Los Gatos, an open-space concept with an outdoor patio facing the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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