FOOD & DRINK

The Menlo Park City Council on May 23 approved a compromise allowing a new restaurant downtown to offer live music, alcohol and outdoor seating, despite concerns about noise and parking from nearby neighbors. The restaurant is proposed for the site of the Menlo Clock Works shop at 961 El Camino...

According to a recent beer and wine license application, the fast-casual eatery is taking over Suite 110 at 515 El Camino Real.

The Stanford Food Design Lab hosted their annual Food Innovation conference on Friday, bringing together pioneers from the sustainable food industry and showcasing an array of plant-based delicacies, from mushroom jerky to an assortment of cross-culturally flavored vegan cookies. The theme for this year’s day-long conference was consumer packaged goods...

An award-winning film about an Asian family dealing with their dad’s depression debuted in Milpitas this week. The movie is also set in Milpitas and the writer-director says the film is based on his own life experience.

The city of Los Altos Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to host the Summer Concert Series for the first time since 2019. Variety of musical genres and performers throughout the summer. Concerts will be rotated between the Grant Park Soccer Field and Hillview Soccer Field, please refer to the...

The 25th Undergraduate Senate discussed eliminating fees associated with physical wellness courses and reforming campus healthcare to better meet student needs at their fourth and final meeting of the 2022-2023 academic year on Tuesday. As part of an ongoing discussion around course fees at Stanford, Alex Accetta BA ’92 MA...

The Covenant of Water, Abraham Verghese’s latest novel, sweeps elegantly through the 20th century to tell a tale of multiple generations of South Indian women. Set on the exquisite Malabar Coast, the story centers on a young girl as she becomes her family’s matriarch. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Verghese took a radical break from a successful yet overwhelming medical career to attend the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in the 1990s—a risk that led him to publish his best-selling first novel, Cutting for Stone, in 2009. Since then, he has melded his interests to forge an innovative career as a physician-writer.

There are three Japantowns recognized by the state of California. Here's how San Francisco and San Jose are surviving and thriving.

According to betting.com - the city with the most expensive slice is Portland, Oregon.

Safeway is a chain of grocery stores that operates mainly in the western and central United States. It was founded in 1915 and is now a subsidiary of Albertsons Companies. Safeway stores offer a wide range of products including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, and household essentials. Let's make use of these coupons to buy the things we need and make our lives more economical and enjoyable.

Hello everyone and welcome to Ellie adventures! For today’s Vlog, we went to a donut shop called Fresh Donuts located in Fremont, CA. I stumbled upon this place by accident when I was taking a walk and I’ve been hooked since then. My husband and I love their donuts since they are uniquely flavored and are not too sweet. The owner is very friendly. and has great customer service. That’s of the reasons we come back is because of her. The place is small but has a comfortable and friendly vibe which makes eating donuts and drinking coffee enjoyable.Hope you guys found this video insightful and that you continue to follow us for more adventures around the Bay Area. See you guys next time!

Cardenas Markets is a supermarket chain that specializes in offering fresh and authentic Hispanic products, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, bakery items, and prepared foods. The chain was founded in 1981 by a Mexican immigrant named Jesus Cardenas and is headquartered in Ontario, California. With over 60 locations across California, Nevada, and Arizona, Cardenas Markets is known for its affordable prices, exceptional customer service, and commitment to serving diverse communities.Let's make use of these coupons to buy the things we need and make our lives more economical and enjoyable.

A new grocery store has opened in San Jose this week. Where most stores get their fruits and veggies from places that are more than 1,500 miles away, this food market are doing something different by getting most of their fresh food from nearby farms.

An unexpected turtle sighting on the Union City BART tracks caused delays and left employees and riders astonished. The train operator spotted the turtle, which was later retrieved by a station agent and placed in lost and found. It was eventually picked up by an Aloni Humane Society staff member. This marks the first turtle sighting in BART's 27-year history, sparking curiosity and jokes surrounding the unusual occurrence.

A turtle on BART tracks in Union City slowed the commute for a bit. Employees and riders were "shell" shocked.

San Jose Animal Care and Services is currently facing an overwhelming increase in the number of animals at their shelter, with over 900 pets desperately needing adoption or foster care. This sudden rise in shelter population has left the facility unable to accept any more healthy dogs or cats, forcing the staff to make difficult decisions regarding the intake of new animals.

The San Mateo Public Library's Seed Library provides free seed packets of vegetables, herbs, and California native flowers to local residents. To select their seeds, visitors can head to the seed cabinet located on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.