A throng of people snakes around the interior of the Valley Fair Mall, waiting in a line that’s well-over over 90 minutes long. What could they possibly be waiting for? A celebrity autograph? The latest gadget from Apple? The answer, as it turns out, is…
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At a typical Mexican restaurant, diners may reasonably expect their plate of enchiladas to come with a side of rice and beans and perhaps a “salad”—which is, of course, to say, a smattering of iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato and a dollop of sour…
Finding restaurants that cater exclusively to the vegan diet, while simultaneously pleasing a non-vegan crowd, is a challenge. But HeyO! Eats in downtown Mountain View increases the number of dependable vegan restaurants by one. Co-founders Courtney McCoy and Zachary Anderson have set up their shop…
Genuine heroes has long been one of the best kept secrets in the San Jose sandwich game. Their house-cured meats, locally made bread and quality cheese and veggie selections made for one of the best sandwiches I’d ever had. Unfortunately, they closed last June—likely due…
California’s beloved fruit, the Blenheim apricot, will arrive in local markets by mid-July. The Blenheim has the power to enchant adults and children alike with its gorgeous color, sweet perfume and well-balanced sweet and tart flavors. Jams, nectar, syrup, pies and pastry reach perfection with…
The steaming bowl’s aroma rises before me. Heady notes of roasted beef intermingle with more subtle spices—ginger and star anise. A pile of chopped, bright red raw meat floats atop the redolent broth. The cleavers clack on the kitchen’s cutting boards. The cooks at Pho…
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…
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…
