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.
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South Bay Greek restaurant Opa! has a newly opened fifth location right in the heart of downtown Campbell, and already boasts a healthy draw. We spoke with Campbell GM Ron Bryan and got a little glimpse into what kind of food it is exactly they serve, and just why they say “Opa” all the time.
Considering how popular Vietnamese food is in San Jose, it’s surprising that there are only a handful of places in the area that serve Vietnamese style hot pot soups. Of those that exist, some even feature it prominently. Lau Hai San, which opened six months ago in southern Downtown San Jose, is one such place.
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.
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.
Despite the obvious popularity of Thai restaurants in San Jose (with people of all different ethnic backgrounds), not all Thai food is a big hit with everyone. At least that’s what Min Yang, owner of the new San Jose food truck PM2 Kitchen, explained to me when I ordered from her Thai dessert truck.
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.
Chowing down at the mall food court should take on a more refined angle this fall at Westfield Valley Fair, which today announced the roster of 18 restaurants that will occupy its new Dining Terrace. The new area is planned to open Nov. 1.
