FOOD & DRINK
Walmart to close store in Fremont
Walmart announced Thursday that it plans to close one of its locations in Fremont next month. The store located at 40580 Albrae St. is scheduled to close on May 24, the company said. Walmart said it decided to shutter the store because it "hasn’t performed as well as we hoped."...
Mountain lion sighted in Millbrae Wednesday afternoon
(KRON) — A mountain lion was sighted in Millbrae Wednesday afternoon, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies became aware of the sighting, which occurred in the 800 block of Lomita Avenue, officials said. Deputies immediately canvassed the area but were unable to locate the cat. A San Mateo County alert was sent […]
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish
Check, Please! Bay Area, season 19, episode 2, airs Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Check, Please! Bay Area makes more waves in the Monterey Bay Area! Located next to Soquel Creek in Capitola, the historic Shadowbrook serves up their signature Pacific Rim salmon and prime rib alongside an extensive and locally-focused wine list, all set in rustic yet undeniably classy quarters. Then, with unique favorites like buttery roasted bone marrow, Villa Azteca brings an unexpected twist to Mexican cuisine in Salinas — alongside classics like chile relleno and chilaquiles. Finally, just off of Lighthouse Avenue, Wild Fish in Pacific Grove dishes up organic bistro fare — from ling cod katsu to bouillabaisse — that’s locally fished, farmed, and foraged. Reporter Cecilia Phillips rounds out this week’s episode with a visit to Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville for a taste of its jams, fruit picking, and famous seasonal pies.
Pizzeria Delfina owners Craig and Annie Stoll discuss their restaurant journeys and where the business plans to go from here
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our fourth annual Peninsula Restaurant Week is here! Through Saturday, April 27, celebrate the Peninsula’s restaurant scene with special prix fixe menus and offers at dozens of local eateries. I’m catching up with three restaurateurs participating in Peninsula Restaurant Week. This is the final interview in this year’s series. Previously, I spoke with Oh Honey Macaron owner Kelly Liu about the inspiration behind her unique macarons and Bistro Vida owner Ali El Safy about a new cocktail bar he’s opening next door to his Menlo Park restaurant.
Sights and Sounds: Ben Mulholland
May 11-26 It’s produced by the African American Shakespeare Theater. The play is a reimagined version of the Shakespeare comedy. It’s about the relationship between characters Petruchio and Katherina. Now, Katherina is a woman who speaks her mind and doesn’t want to be in the relationship. But Petruchio tries to “tame” her so he can win a bet. This version of the play takes place in San Francisco during the Summer of Love, and the characters are Black.
Get creative at event for new arts center this Wednesday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Center for Creativity is a community initiative to bring a dedicated arts center to San Mateo County, which would offer art classes, studio space, live events and exhibitions. The initiative is headed by a steering committee including members of ARTS RWC, the Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation, Art Bias, the Redwood City Arts Commission and local civic leaders.
The Burger Pit in San Jose closes for good after 70 years in business
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A San Jose-based restaurant chain is shutting down its last restaurant after more than 70 years in business. The Burger Pit was started in the 1950s and on Monday hundreds of people stood in line to say goodbye. People told stories of coming to The Burger...
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