Teslas line up outside of Chef Chu’s in Los Altos. A trunk pops open and a man in nitrile gloves and hospital mask deposits a shopping bag into the boot. In downtown Campbell, Sushi Randy stands behind a table providing safe sashimi. Further down the…
Restaurants News
The news that one could sample three-star Michelin cooking at an affordable price point has been one of the shelter-at-home cloud’s silver linings. Lalita Kaewsawang, Manresa’s guest chef, provided some Thai touches last week for the restaurant’s changing menu options. A former employee, Chef Kaewasawang…
The shutdowns ordered to curb the coronavirus pandemic have rocked every part of the economy. But perhaps few sectors have been devastated as much as the hospitality industry, which operates on razor-thin margins. For the first several days after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call to shutter…
The latest venture from Anne Le Ziblatt—proprietor of Palo Alto’s Tamarine—comes to Redwood City. Nam Vietnamese Brasserie is the latest upscale Vietnamese restaurant from Le Ziblatt, who aims to elevate the region’s Vietnamese offerings without giving diners sticker shock. Le Ziblatt is the daughter of…
While fresh ingredients and elegant glassware make a cocktail shine, one crucial element is often overlooked: ice. There are a few hurdles to overcome when preparing ice for cocktails, but it is the key to a stunning final product. I’ll talk about why it’s important,…
North or South? It’s a question worth asking when in the mood for Indian cuisine. For those diners who may be unaware there is a difference, a new restaurant in Santa Clara offers a sumptuous crash course on Indian fare hailing from the tropical regions…
It doesn’t matter whether one is a Valentine’s Day ninja or seriously challenged in the date-planning department—it never hurts to pick up a cheat-sheet for inspiration. Here at Metro, La Fondue in Saratoga, The GrandView Restaurant in San Jose and Manresa in Los Gatos regularly take…
San Jose’s rapid rate of growth is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, mixed-use high-rises, the spread of public murals and a burgeoning craft-beer scene are turning our city center into the kind of downtown one would expect from the self-proclaimed “Capital of Silicon…
Even by the somewhat ephemeral nature of the pop-up kitchen, Het Say can prove especially elusive. However, those who seek out the work of husband-wife duo Duyan and Hieu Le will be rewarded with a menu that combines seasonal California ingredients with flavors plucked straight…
Santa Clara Valley wines had an excellent year at the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The largest competition of its kind in North America—with over 6,700 entries this year—numerous South County winemakers took home numerous medals. One of the 66 wines in the sweepstakes…
