It’s time once again to turn off the pilot lights and break out those bulky window air conditioning units—or, just get out of the house entirely and grab a bite or a cocktail at one of Silicon Valley’s many amazing restaurant patios. Find but a…
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The annual spring cleaning ritual is not unique to any one culture or religion. There’s the yearly Iranian tradition known as the “shaking of the house,” and the Jewish practice of getting the kitchen spick-and-span before Passover, and more. Any productive tidying session will inevitably…
Six months is usually considered the earliest a new restaurant, bar or coffeeshop can receive a fair review. Each month, Metro spotlights five of the newest places we think are worth a look-see. Habana Cuba 387 S 1st St, San Jose. 408.998.2822 This iconic San…
Eating weed is nothing new. Humans have been ingesting cannabis-infused food for millennia: from the ancient Indian preparation of bhang through the hashish eaters mentioned in 1001 Nights, on to the magic brownies whipped up by the totally baked bakers of the 1960s and the…
The front door of Morsey’s Farmhouse leads directly to a brightly lit case filled with macarons, chocolate truffles and pastries. Kal and Yulia Morsey, the owners, are smart to draw your attention to all these sweets. Along with the gelato bar, dessert is the star…
Spring has sprung and the crisp yet warmer air is filled with the fragrance of fresh flowers and fried eggs. Indeed, the egg is not merely a symbol of nature’s perennial rebirth, it is also a delicious breakfast food. It can be scrambled, cooked over-easy,…
Six months is usually considered the earliest a new restaurant, bar or coffeeshop can receive a fair review. Each month, Metro spotlights five of the newest places we think are worth a look-see. K Tea Cafe 139 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale. 408.830.9838. Along with freshly-brewed…
When people think of brunch, they may imagine a dinerlike atmosphere with pitchers of mimosas and plates full of egg-centric foods being passed about. Nobody ever thinks of ribs, brisket and pulled pork as brunch fare, but one man, Matthew Aranda, is hoping to change…
St. Patrick’s Day is this Saturday, March 17. While the holiday was initially created to honor the fifth-century Catholic missionary credited with spreading Christendom in Ireland, nowadays it is more commonly viewed as a chance to honor friends and family by celebrating with great food…
The platonic deal of the sandwich is simple enough: meat, veggies and condiments wedged between two slices of bread. But the sammie’s simplicity belies its sprawling potential. At its most banal, it is the mushy mess that mom or dad hurriedly assembled before pushing you…
