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How a Half Moon Bay restaurateur is breathing new life into a Coastside original

The new owners of Johnny's are bringing back a beloved institution for Coastside residents and visitors, simultaneously retaining a piece of Half Moon Bay history while putting their own modern twist on things.

With a locals-first ethos and a seasonal farm-to-table menu, this restaurant has been anchored on Palo Alto’s University Avenue for nearly a decade

Open since 2014, Local Union 271 in downtown Palo Alto offers seasonal farm-to-table fare that highlights local ingredients. With Peninsula Restaurant Week approaching, I met with Nur Zayed, the restaurant’s general manager, and controller Clayton Adelhelm to discuss the restaurant's must-try dishes, how it weathered the pandemic and the state of the Peninsula dining scene.