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What’s brewing? 10 Peninsula coffee roasters for beans and beverages

Oct 2, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

Seeking a warm beverage as we approach the colder months? Consider visiting a roaster for your next cup of coffee. With no shortage of coffee shops on the Peninsula, you might wonder what differentiates a roaster from a coffee shop. The difference lies in roasters being one step closer to the journey from coffee seed to cup.
Exploring the Peninsula's sublime shoreline parks

Aug 22, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

San Mateo County’s western edge is well-known for its picturesque beaches and coastline along Highway 1. Have you also explored the miles of shoreline facing the San Francisco Bay and East Bay? The Peninsula’s eastern edge is lined with parks that offer an abundance of natural beauty and recreation, with a diversity of activities to enjoy in the final weeks of summer and beyond.
More than a gas station: San Bruno’s Hangry Planet and barbecue food truck Vegan Mob hope to fuel the Peninsula with plant-based eats and positive change

Aug 20, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

At a busy intersection across Tanforan Mall in San Bruno sits Hangry Planet gas station and car wash at 1199 El Camino Real. While some drivers stop by to fuel their vehicles, other customers are drawn in by oddities abound – life-sized merman statues on the roof, assertive posters with phrases like “no animals terrorized here,” and the smell of plant-based barbecue slung out by the green Vegan Mob food truck sitting in the lot.
Feature Archives

Aug 6, 2024 | mv-voice.com | Edwina Duenas |Adrienne Mitchel |Karla Kane |Linda Taaffe

Posted inReal Estate Join us at the Palo Alto Baylands on Friday, Sept. 20th for a family-friendly 5K Walk, 5K Run, 10K Run or Half Marathon. This benefit event is hosted by Embarcadero Media Foundation and presented by the City of Palo Alto. All proceeds help support nonprofits supporting local families and kids. Sign up today and receive a discount.
Uncover San Mateo County's hidden history on the Victorian Days Walking Tours

Jul 18, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

Retrace the steps of history this summer with Victorian Days Walking Tours taking place across San Mateo County. Beginning July 20, the San Mateo County Historical Association (SMCHA) will continue its Victorian Days Walking Tours program designed to provide glimpses into the Peninsula’s past. Curated by local historical societies, these locally led tours are free and open to all ages, with RSVP required for all tours except in Woodside July 20 and Aug. 3; Pacifica Aug. 3; Burlingame Aug.
Redwood City residents transform a historic house into a neighborhood coffee shop

Jul 10, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

Downtown Redwood City’s oldest building is now home to The Yard, a cafe brewing up coffee, community and history. The business had its soft opening on June 26, serving beverages to go out of its Carriage House. Located at 1018 Main St., The Yard consists of three spaces on the historic property: the main building (Offerman House), the Carriage House and the courtyard.
San Carlos Archives

Jun 26, 2024 | mv-voice.com | Edwina Duenas |Sophia Markoulakis |Joshua D. Picazo |Adrienne Mitchel

San Carlos now has a Turkish restaurant. Esnaf opened on June 15 in the former Cuisinett space at 1105 San Carlos Ave. and serves traditional Turkish food like girit (a mix of Turkish cheeses and herbs), Izmir kofte and mercimek corbasi (lentil soup).
Mission Street mainstays: What to eat, see and do along the Daly City corridor

Jun 13, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

As the longest street in San Francisco at 7.29 miles, Mission Street straddles the line into Daly City, introducing visitors to San Mateo County. Known as Daly City’s “Top of the Hill” neighborhood, Mission Street connects to El Camino Real in Colma on the south end. As a busy commuter thoroughfare, Mission Street may not appear to be the most walkable or easily accessible neighborhood to visit on the Peninsula.
From Nini’s Coffee Shop to Kiki’s: A new take on a neighborhood institution arrives in San Mateo

Jun 11, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

Five generations of the Marotta family dined at Nini’s Coffee Shop, a beloved neighborhood institution in San Mateo that closed in 2020. Now, siblings Sarah and Jacob Marotta are making the space their own as Kiki’s Coffee Shop. The eatery will emphasize finding new ways to celebrate classic flavors across their breakfast and lunch menu.
Five new Asian eateries to explore along the Peninsula

Mar 20, 2024 | paloaltoonline.com | Edwina Duenas

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.