Dining out is an illusion that the fantasists behind Vina Enoteca in Palo Alto have mastered. Once you’re settled at one of the al fresco tables, you’d never guess that the Stanford Shopping Center is just one busy, buzzing block away. A plot of flowering…
Articles by Kathy Manlapaz
First off, A big congratulations to all of 2019’s newly minted Michelin winners. There were no surprises in the Bib Gourmand awards, which are given to establishments that serve “exceptionally good food at moderate prices.” The three South Bay restaurants that won last year—The Bywater,…
The culinary world never shies away from pouring on the adjectives in an attempt to attract customers. Take the word “famous.” It can be attributed to several well-known brands, such as Famous Amos, Famous Dave’s BBQ and our very own Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life. Then…
Oxtail, peanut butter tripe and pigs’ feet… these are just some of the ingredients that can be used to make the traditional Filipino dish of kare-kare. The team at Barya, a pop-up restaurant that focuses on modern Filipino food, has taken all the flavors and…
Bordering the northeast corner of Saratoga, the redundantly named Westgate West mall in San Jose is now home to the first Northern California location of Slapfish. Dubbing itself a “modern seafood shack,” the restaurant is part of a national chain that hopes to win over…
Did you die a little inside when Hot Dog on a Stick filed for bankruptcy and closed a bunch of locations? Well, the owners of Jang Su Jang’s newest endeavor, JSJ Kitchen, have just the thing to fill the void: Korean-style sweet rice or potato…
Famous Lao papaya is easy enough to find. Just show up to Paloma Plaza and follow the unmistakable scent of durian. After you pick up one of those spiny oblong globes of fruit at the Queen Khô Bò market, just take a few paces forward…
Like so many who venture overseas, Claudia Derp was forever changed by her trek through Europe. Five years ago, before she boarded her flight, Derp had been in talks with a friend about starting a wine bar. By the time she returned, Derp had a…
As is the case for many who work in the food and drink industry, Monday is typically the day that chef Josh Hanoka gets to take a breather. It is the one day of the week when his Willow Glen restaurant Braise isn’t open. Today,…
Japantown finally getting its first-ever pizza joint with the opening of Jtown Pizza Co. Occupying 625 N Sixth St, a historic building that once served as a Japanese boardinghouse, it takes the place of the outgoing Wenzhou Fish Noodles. They’ll be serving a thin New…
