Humble beginnings are a staple in the food industry, and Tacolicious is a fine example of this all-American dream. Getting its start in 2009 as a simple taco stand in San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, the business, seven years later, now has three locations…
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How’s that resolution working out? The beginning of a new year means we once again start caring about improving our health for at least a month—and hopefully even longer. But most recommendations we hear either require less of something we like, or more of something…
Joining poke, burgers and a lively cocktail and beer lunch hour, the SoFA Market’s newest vendor adds just what the space sorely needed: a hearty sandwich shop. Toasted, Craft Sandwiches opened nearly three weeks ago, and the family-operated deli specializes in quick, healthy lunch options….
“Follow the line.” That’s the advice a well-traveled friend always gives me when wondering where to eat in Japan. He insists that Japanese people always know where the good food is and, if there’s a line, the smart move is to head right for it….
What do meatballs share in common with bowling? Other than the obvious spherical reference, the only logical consideration would be Morgan Hill’s newest restaurant, House of Meatball (HOM), which just so happens to be right next door to the beloved Morgan Hill Bowl. As the…
A mystery man’s contribution to the South Bay culinary scene resides within four red walls of a restaurant in east San Jose. El Culichi VIP opened its doors last week with live music and a crowd eager to try a fusion of Sinaloa, Mexico-style sushi and…
One might suspect the South Bay presents a tough market to break into for a pizza place, what with the proliferation of Chipotle-style, Build-Your-Own-Pizza (BYOP) chains such as MOD, Blaze and Pieology. But then comes a new joint like Firenza Pizza. The Virginia-based chain is…
The line at Zareen’s new Palo Alto location stretches to the door. It’s raining, so all the tables inside are occupied with small talk and anxious glances toward the kitchen: “When are my kababs going to arrive?” Again and again, a lone server hands out…
Danbi is Korean for “sweet rain,” particularly one that comes after a drought. It’s also the name of Jim and Sunny Lee Turner’s new restaurant. Open for less than a month, the Turners used to own Omogari in San Jose’s Japantown. After retiring for the…
The formula for a great sports bar is relatively simple: TVs, high-def and copious; a killer sound system, no more than couple games at one time and loud enough to drown out the dude at the end of the bar; a full bar in case…
