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A taste of the wild: A local naturalist teaches how to forage for edible plants responsibly
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On a Saturday morning in mid-March, a small group of hungry explorers met at Hidden Villa, the nonprofit farm, education center and nature preserve nestled in Los Altos Hills. They weren’t there to pick up a CSA box of produce. Instead, the mission was to get a taste of the abundant wild plants growing in our area, under the expert tutelage of senior naturalist Garth Harwood. Over the course of two hours, they got a hands-on (and mouths-on) introduction to some of the edible greens all around us, including tips on how to identify and prepare them safely, courtesy of Harwood’s “Make a Wild Salad! Foraging Basics” class.
Missed the open house? Here’s a look inside Eichler’s personal Atherton home that is listed on the market for $6.38M
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The midcentury modern home that was the personal residence of California housing legend Joseph Eichler for more than a decade has been on the market for less than a week, and it’s already attracting a significant amount of attention from interested buyers hoping to preserve it.
The ‘reel’ deal: Meet the Peninsula’s longtime LGBTQ square dance club
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For nearly 40 years, El Camino Reelers square dance club has been the heart of Palo Alto’s LGBTQ square dancing community, offering locals the chance to hone their dance skills and forge lasting friendships in a safe, inclusive environment. The long-running organization, a...
Give it your best shot: The 2024 Peninsula Photo Contest is open for submissions
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It’s back! The annual Peninsula Photo Contest is accepting submissions through April 14. Peninsula photographers of all ages and skill levels who live, work or attend school within the 650 area code are invited to submit entries for six different visual categories:. Abstract.
Five new Asian eateries to explore along the Peninsula
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Saucy, seasonal and sweet bites await at five recently opened Asian eateries along the Peninsula. Try unique regional dishes of Northeastern China at a spot in Cupertino, sit down for a family-style meal of Hong Kong favorites in San Carlos or immerse yourself in the fine-dining experience of Japanese kaiseki in Saratoga. Discover these eateries and more in this roundup of restaurant openings.
On the hunt for Easter treats
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Christian holiday of Easter falls on March 31 this year. Do you have plans for a special meal on Easter morning? Maybe your first priority is chocolate (here’s looking at you, Cadbury Creme Eggs) or perhaps marshmallow Peeps are what float your boat. But in case you don’t want to live on candy alone (no judgment!), here are some local spots offering Easter brunch or seasonal at-home treats this year.
Meet the McElhones, the Irish family behind popular Peninsula pubs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With more than 750,000 people of Irish descent living in the Bay Area, it’s no surprise that there are quite a few Irish pubs to stop by for a pint of gat (Guinness). For 33 years, Millbrae’s Fiddler’s Green has been a favored spot for Irish expats and fans of Irish lore and customs. Today, the pub and restaurant, with its cottage exterior, planter boxes, stained-glass windows and faux thatched roof, appears as a Gaelic oasis among Millbrae’s Thai eateries, boba shops and Asian markets. Regulars cling to the authenticity that Oliver and Rose McElhone created, welcoming customers with warmth and good, hearty fare.
How to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend on the Peninsula
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Corned beef and cabbage, Irish jigs and Guinness – St. Patrick’s Day is back again, and while it lands on a Sunday this year, the upside is that the festivities extend throughout the weekend. Here’s our guide to the celebrations happening around the Peninsula:
Escape to Pescadero for historic sights, diverse bites and wondrous wildlife
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sitting at San Mateo County’s southern edge, Pescadero is a coastal farming community located 17 miles south of Half Moon Bay. Along Highway 1, visitors will encounter towering cliffs, grazing animals and rolling hills throughout their drive to Pescadero. While often associated with Pigeon Point Lighthouse, the unincorporated area offers myriad sights to explore. Nature and California wildlife await in the surrounding parks and marshlands, and historical buildings, longtime eateries and art galleries pepper downtown.
How two brothers turned their family’s struggling San Bruno market into a thriving Mediterranean restaurant set to open its second spot
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jordan Makableh was 20 years old attending community college when his brother Saif came back from a stint working at eateries in Australia with an idea to convert their father’s grocery store into a restaurant. “I was like, ‘Yo, he’s about this, I’m...
Author Kyla Zhao on battling imposter syndrome, championing Asian representation and maintaining a passion for fashion
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When fashion columnist Zoe Zeng finds herself unexpectedly fleeing New York City to head up marketing for a fledgling Silicon Valley fashion app startup, she soon worries she’s in way over her head. In some ways, the move makes sense. Her dream job...
Meet the new executive chef at Michelin-starred Chez TJ in Mountain View
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Chez TJ’s new executive chef bikes 45 miles to work and then works 10 to 14 hours “because it’s fun.” When asked if he bikes back home after work, Stanley Michalski laughed. “I take the train back,” he said. “I’m...
Six San Mateo markets specializing in groceries from around the world
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of San Mateo is home to an eclectic ethnic community with residents originating from places near and far. So it’s no surprise that San Mateo is home to many international markets representing a broad swath of culinary finds from around the world.
On the rise: How a Redwood City teen’s baking business propelled him to Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Redwood City resident Andy Coyle is a busy 13-year-old juggling school and extracurriculars. But unlike most kids his age, he has to find time to shop for specialty baking ingredients, prepare and decorate layered cakes and budget extra time for laminated pastries. The budding...
From an oceanside Filipino eatery to a mobile kitchen, here are 5 new northern San Mateo County restaurants
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Looking for your next dining destination in San Mateo County? From made-to-order bodega-style breakfast sandwiches in Half Moon Bay to revitalizing smoothies and nonalcoholic craft beverages in Pacifica or rich and flavorful bún bò huế Vietnamese noodle soups in San Bruno, these recently opened restaurants on the upper Peninsula have something for everyone. Check out our roundup of five noteworthy spots to visit next.
Super Bowl watch parties: Scouting out spots with multiple screens, discounts and reserved seating
After a monumental comeback victory against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship game, the San Francisco 49ers have landed in the Super Bowl for a 2020 rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether you’re a Swiftie waiting for cutaways of Taylor, a diehard Niners fan or most excited for...
Where to celebrate Lunar New Year on the Peninsula
Peninsula cities, libraries and community groups are celebrating the arrival of Lunar New Year. From music and dance performances and martial arts demonstrations to special meals and hands-on crafts, here’s a sampling of a variety of ways to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. San Mateo County Libraries, ongoing.
Meet the couples behind 3 vibrant Peninsula businesses
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’re catching up with couples running three local businesses: Timothy Adams Chocolates in Palo Alto, Nudie Records in Half Moon Bay and Groovy Goose Coffee in San Carlos. Read on for their insights into being successful partners at work and home — as well as a few of their sweetest eating, drinking and listening recommendations.
Tap takeovers and new releases: How to spend SF Beer Week in Silicon Valley
San Francisco Beer Week is back with a bang. The celebrations, which run from Feb. 9-18, will see tap takeovers, special releases and more taking place all across the Bay Area. After a prolonged pandemic-induced hiatus, SF Beer Week’s massive kickoff gala returns to San Francisco this year, taking place...
You don’t need a yacht to eat at this waterfront restaurant
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A waterfront restaurant with a floor-to-ceiling jellyfish aquarium, custom 6-foot hearth, glass kitchen and second-floor clubhouse is now open at Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City. For a restaurant boasting all the bells and whistles, Hurrica Restaurant & Bar is not trying to be an...
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