“Out the gate, we’re starting with hot dogs,” said local restauranteur Jim Stump, “in Chicago and New York, hot dogs are kings. Everybody here loves hot dogs, but there’s not a venue for it.” Stumpy’s Burgers Frys and Dogs aims to provide that venue in downtown Willow Glen.
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Inspired by a neighborhood bakery in downtown Chicago, Corner Bakery’s menu is comprised of signature sandwiches, soups, salads, and baked goods. For breakfast, one can order made-to-order egg scramblers, egg sandwiches or oatmeal: steel-cut, honey banana or chilled Swiss.
Barbecue is now claiming status in the fast casual market. Next month, Winters-based Buckhorn Grill will be opening in the food court in Oakridge Mall. The company specializes in their marinated sirloin tri-tip, which is rubbed with spices, chargrilled over wood and then roasted slowly for hours.
A nationwide redesign begins with a new logo – which will start to replace the old logos between now and October. As new units open, the owls will soon be replaced on regular menus as well.
Nationwide chain BJ’s Brewery opened its 140th restaurant in San Jose on Monday. Its location is ideal, situated on a corner of the College Park Center and steps away from convenience stores like Target, Trader Joe’s and Office Depot. For people living downtown and in Santa Clara, the center is a pivotal spot for daily shopping needs.
Germany’s massive, 16-day beer festival is officially under way. Silicon Valley is a long way from Deutschland, but there are plenty of events in the South Bay modeled after the Munich event.
The rising popularity of Big Ed’s Barbeque catering service led to the idea of a restaurant, which opened its doors in August. The menu consists of Big Ed’s crowd-pleasing fare: fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, tri-tip and hot links.
Beginning in early September, the San Jose Museum of Art will debut a three-part exhibit titled Around the Table, which expands on the historical, social and political notions of food.
Steins of Mountain View will be transforming its outdoor parking lot into Mountain View’s first and only Oktoberfest celebration. The restaurant will replace its taps with 31 authentic, traditional German beers, plus food vendors will be serving up hot pretzels, sausages and other German specialties.
