Jayne Baltazar first began baking macarons in college, when she raised funds to study abroad in Paris through a bake sale fundraiser. Nearly a decade later, she's bringing her desserts to customers across Silicon Valley.
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 MoreFive new restaurants have joined San Mateo County’s dining scene, offering up a variety of cuisines and dishes ranging from congee and tea to Japanese pastries.
Read MoreTwo years ago, a pair of Los Altos siblings started baking. Now, they've got a thriving business and one of them is on Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship."
Read MoreBetween the newcomers and longtime establishments (as well as some that are now out of business), our staff and contributors reflected on the past 12 months and compiled our favorite drinks and dishes of 2022.
Read MoreThe San Mateo County Fair has returned, bringing carnival rides and games, Alaskan pig races and concerts back to San Mateo through Sunday, June 12. Along with the traditional slate of activities, the fried fair foods people come to expect — plus some more unusual options — are part of the draw. Here’s what we ate on a visit to the fair.
Read MoreJust in time for summer, cooling and colorful desserts are spreading throughout the Peninsula. From golden waffles topped with strawberries and ricotta cheese to dark purple grape bubble tea, there are plenty of new choices for lovers of sweets. Los Altos also gains a second location of one of the region's only Georgian restaurants, and Francophiles can head down to Los Gatos to spend a sunny afternoon at a Parisian ...
Read MoreThis weekend, last-minute romantics will line up outside of SWEET55's tiny Half Moon Bay storefront to purchase colorful heart-shaped chocolates filled with smooth mocha ganache and solid chocolate lollipops covered in Cupid's arrows. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the shop prepares for Valentine's Day.
Read MoreIf you're headed to a Lunar New Year celebration this weekend or just want a treat to take home, here are some sweets to enjoy ranging from traditional dishes to modern, multicultural creations.
Read MoreWords and photos by Monica Hruby Three scoop sundae from Scoop Microcreamery in Palo Alto. With warm weather approaching, it’s time to start scoping our go-to spots for cool, summer treats. While we like an ice cream sundae or milkshake as much as the next nostalgic kid-at-heart, we also knew the Peninsula has more flavors to offer: Japanese mochi, Latin paletas and Korean soft serve to name a few. We did some digging — and lots of indulging — to ...
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