After an extensive rebranding – a new logo, updated design elements and online ordering system – Tomatina is ready to expand. In the last week the company announced that its newest location would be across from the West Valley shopping center in south San Jose.
Articles by Kristine Bautista
Expected to open in summer 2014, this brand new Whole Foods location at 700 The Alameda will boast the company’s most exciting architectural design to date.
The intrigue of Burmese food is starting to manifest in the South Bay. However, there are very few restaurants that serve strictly Burmese cuisine – many are fusion restaurants that serve 1 or 2 Burmese plates. Since its grand opening, Kyain Kyain, located on 3649 Thornton Avenue, has been busy entertaining those who wish to explore a fuller spectrum of Burmese specialties.
Top This Pizza Co. will soon be opening its doors in downtown Los Gatos. Its unique format allows a more nuanced pizza experience, in which guests create their own personalized pies.
Short-lived Campo 185 closed over the holiday weekend and will reopen as Sam’s Chowder House. The owners cited the overwhelming number of Italian restaurants and pizzerias as a possible reason.
Gott’s Roadside, born in Napa and made famous on the Food Network, will soon be joining the established family of Palo Alto’s Town & Country village. It is the fourth location to date, with two in the Napa region and one in San Francisco’s Ferry Building.
While trying to find Tin Pot Creamery in Palo Alto’s Town & Country Village shopping center, I decided to ask someone in Trader Joe’s. “I do know where that is,” he said, “Turn the corner, there’s usually a long line. You can’t miss it.”
The nights are still warm this month, and Palo Alto was alit with summer dining scenes: large oak trees hovering over lively tables, diners clinking wine glasses, the occasional dog keeping things interesting on the patio. The scenes cast a spell as we walked to get our ice cream.
Located partly where the old Mission City Coffee used to be, Ramen Taka has maintained the beautiful brick-walled interior, with some added Japanese flair.
I found the newest wing restaurant in East San Jose. Those who live and dine in the south bay know that many of the big food trends originate in the East side.
Shin Shin Men Men, a new restaurant in Cupertino, serves as a great starter Ramen noodle house because of its small menu and casual ambience.
