Here in America, the culinary boundaries between cultures tend to smear. As chefs mingle, borrow techniques and substitute ingredients, dishes get compromised for convenience, necessity and/or greater flavor, creating everything from spaghetti and meatballs to the Crunchwrap Supreme. These creations fuse together flavors into edible…
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There isn’t a whole lot east of Highway 17, away from downtown Los Gatos where the restaurants command long wait times. Yet here we found a little gem the neighbors are already familiar with: Grill 57 Bar and Restaurant. Situated next to Los Gatos Inn,…
With the opening of the new Mo’s Breakfast + Burger Joint in Almaden Valley, I was given the task of seeing how it compares with Mo’s original Campbell location. After visiting both, and with the new school year upon us, I thought it only fair…
During the 1930s, Vietnamese poet Tu Mo published an ode to pho. The poem centered around the beloved national dish and doubled as a call for independence from French colonizers. He praised the soup, highlighting its internationally renowned flavors and street food prices. And in…
The origins of tapas are murky, but the most amusing origin story goes like this: A Spanish king, Alfonso The Wise, fell ill and could only ingest tiny meals and small sips of wine during his recovery. After returning to full health, he mandated that…
Social Policy is preparing to host the first of many private dining experiences, showcasing local talent and bringing together residents to break bread. The Social Policy—or So/Po—which filled the Paseo de San Antonio space most recently vacated by Blackbird Tavern, is fairly new on the…
Peruvian food is a rarity in Silicon Valley. There is certainly an audience for it, though, as people here tend to embrace Latin American flavors. Newly opened Sipan Peruvian Restaurant and Bar in Saratoga aims to satisfy with their traditional dishes and lively music. On…
Summer has been a time of reflection and spiritual awakening for Mr. Harada and myself. We enjoyed outings to the desert and visited many watering holes around Joshua Tree (or Josh Tree, as we call it, since we’re pretty tight now). I also took a…
Five years ago, Jack Rasuli traveled to the East Coast to visit family. During the trip he ate at halal joints across New York and New Jersey, including a cousin’s restaurant, and had one question: “Why can’t we have this in California?” Upon his return,…
Somewhere between the time a buddy and I snuck inside our first 10,000-person beer tent and woke up two days later in a Munich motel stupor, I came to the realization that beer halls are man’s greatest communions. Ludwig’s German Table in downtown San Jose is…
