Terry and Brit Ratto, a husband-and-wife team from Morgan Hill, believe in their new project so much that they decided to leave their jobs of 25 years to try to build a “better burger.”
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Custom burritos are no longer the sole province of Mexican fast-casual joints. The clearly burrito-inspired wraps dubbed Burrotis are a signature item on the menu at Tava Indian Kitchen, which melds a Chipotle-style model with the flavors of an Indian buffet.
With a strong bar program and a menu of Asian and European bistro fare, SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant has all the makings to grow into a new favorite during the South Bay’s current restaurant renaissance.
Downtown Campbell’s Spread Deli & Bottles opened last July to the delight of many South Bay food and beer fans thanks, in particular, to Spread’s tasty signature sandwiches and side dishes, the casual vibe and the beer selection from 10 taps and over 200 bottles….
The second annual Bacon Festival of America is moving downtown to Plaza de Cesar Chavez and expanding to two days, July 4th and 5th. And this year, Moveable Feast is bringing in bacon backup.
As beer-and-food pairing events continue to grow in popularity, more people are discovering the versatility of beer thanks to its variety of styles. A special rooftop patio dinner is scheduled for June 26 at Scott’s Seafood in downtown San Jose with a brewmaster dinner featuring Firestone Walker Brewing Company.
Alongside picture perfect weather in the South Bay this weekend, Los Gatos Brewing Company hosts its third annual Firkin Fest on Saturday. But first, you might be asking, “What the frick is a firkin?”
The dishes take some chances, with creative combinations of ingredients that include some surprises. And like luck itself, some of them have a bit of a sneaky kick.
Talking to Chef Derek Biazo is like talking to an NBA player right before the game. For one, he’s tall. I’m 6’4″ and was looking up at him ’til we sat down at the cocktail tables in the sleek bar/lobby of Alexander’s Steakhouse. And then it’s the way he talks. He talks earnestly about pushing his team, pushing himself, consistency, “executing at the highest level.”
Strike Brewing Company is nearing completion on a brewery and tap room in San Jose that could produce up to 5,000 barrels of beer annually.
