There's no shortage of excellent Peninsula eateries that are providing feasts throughout the winter holiday season. Whether you want to enjoy a longtime favorite or try something new, we have a few ideas to whet your appetite as we step into December.
Read MoreBoronda Lake at Foothills Nature Preserve in Palo Alto is a pristine part of the park for picnicking, boating or taking in the view. (Photo by Veronica Weber) Many people, from tourists to tech workers, decide to visit or live in the Bay Area in large part for its scenic nature. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the redwoods and the coastline, the region is home to sweeping ocean and Bay ...
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Read MoreFrom uni to wagyu: Get restaurant-quality Japanese ingredients from this San Mateo wholesale company
Turn your home kitchen into a sushi bar via Kiyoi. Fresh fish such as tuna (left), shishamo (a type of smelt native to Japan, center) and ingredients for tamago onigirazu are among the many items now available from Kiyoi in San Mateo. (Images via Kiyoi Facebook page) Thanks to a pandemic pivot, you can now buy the same high-quality tuna, Hokkaido uni and wagyu beef served at some of the Bay Area’s ...
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