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Izzy's Steak & Chops Reopens in San Carlos (as Izzy's on the Peninsula with a full remodel)!
Izzy's Steak & Chops was an unassuming steakhouse off the San Carlos exit of Highway 101. It was next to the Hiller Aviation museum that...

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Oct 12, 20242 min read
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Best Ravioli at Bertucelli's La Villa Italian Deli in Willow Glen, San Jose
This place has the best ravioli in the Bay Area, and that I've ever eaten in my life! Buy a quart, share it, or not. You will keep...

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Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Handmade Baozi, Shumai, and Dumplings (Served Hot or Take Home Frozen Ones) at Danacious Dumpling in San Jose
All the baozi you could dream of! Mini buns, medium buns, dumplings, shumai, and noodles! Plus frozen ones available for you to take...

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Oct 8, 20241 min read
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Brazilian food at Cafe Brasil in Santa Cruz
We were headed down to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for an impromptu family day, and didn't know where we would eat lunch. After some quick...

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Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Affordable Palo Alto Lunch Near Stanford Shopping Center: Cafe Arbor
When I'm near Stanford mall, sometimes I'm not particularly craving anything there, so I was excited to find out about another option...

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Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Refill Dr Bronner's Pure Castile Soap on tap at Whole Foods
If you're a fan of Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Soap, then rejoice! It's now available on tap for you to refill your bottles at Whole...

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Oct 6, 20241 min read
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Best Toddler Naptime Blanket for Daycare: Woolino
At daycare, we have to bring our own blanket for the kids. We love this one from Woolino, it's made with a 100% pure Australian merino...

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Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Farm kitchen pop-up at J&P Cosentino Family Farm in San Jose
This cute little farm stand has fresh fruits, some veggies, and pantry items made in their kitchen. If you don't want to wait for your...

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Aug 31, 20242 min read
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$1.99 burgers at Campus Burgers in downtown San Jose
The value wars among fast food and casual restaurant chains is heating up! With places offering good deals like the McDonald's limited...

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Aug 31, 20242 min read
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Home cooked: Cheesecake Factory Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Recipe
What's the dish I almost always get with 99% certainty at Cheesecake Factory? THE Cajun Jambalaya Pasta! I can already picture it in my...

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Aug 31, 20241 min read
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Vegan Sushi at Tane Vegan Izakaya in Downtown Palo Alto
This place just opened earlier this month, and we happened to stumble upon it when we couldn't get a table at Evvia restaurant lol. So...

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Aug 31, 20242 min read
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Food Hall in Emeryville: The Public Market
Ever since I first visited the food hall at Faneuil Hall in Boston, I have been looking for one in the Bay Area. And look no further than...

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Aug 31, 20242 min read
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New Gelato Window Opens in Menlo Park - Gelateria di Che Fico
The weather is warming up, so it's perfect for strolling around after dinner and then walking up to this window to order some top-notch...

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Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Right On Refillery One-Year Anniversary Celebration in Downtown Los Altos
Right On! Refillery, the place to get all your eco-friendly goodies for a lower waste lifestyle, turns 1 this weekend! The owner is Emily...

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Jun 1, 20241 min read
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RH Rooftop Restaurant now open in Palo Alto at Stanford Shopping Mall
Restoration Hardware moved from downtown Palo Alto on University Ave to this beautiful new 3-story building at Stanford Shopping Center....

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May 31, 20242 min read
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New Dumpling Place in Palo Alto: Dumpling Hours
On Monday, May 27, 2024 Dumpling Hours opened up on Bryant Street in downtown Palo Alto (off University Ave.) They have existing...

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May 29, 20241 min read
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Waffle Box from Mochi Waffle Corner in Mountain View - Good for Groups and Potlucks
This month we've ordered a waffle box for two different occasions! It's great for sharing with a big group. The first time was for...

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May 26, 20241 min read
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Sidewalk Grilled Hot Dogs in Palo Alto on Sundays near California Ave Farmers Market
On the way back to our car from the Palo Alto Farmers Market on Sunday, we happened to pass by a guy grilling hot dogs on the sidewalk...

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May 26, 20241 min read
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Slice House by World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani Now Open in Mountain View
Last weekend Slice House by Tony Gemignani opened in Mountain View! It's near the fancy Showplace Icon Theater and Safeway near San...

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May 25, 20242 min read
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Lingerie République now open at Town and Country Village in Palo Alto
This week Lingerie République had a grand opening at their new location at Town and Country Village in Palo Alto, near Stanford...

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May 2, 20242 min read
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