A look back at the opening night of Nam Vietnamese Brasserie—when dining out was still a thing.
#TBT: A Night at Nam
Tag: Redwood City restaurants
Eat Local: Redwood City Restaurant Week
I love a good food story, particularly when it comes to the hows and whys of food producers doing what they do. Whether we're talking about small-business foodcrafters, farmers, chefs, or restauranteurs, the "why" often comes down to two things: a love of food and a desire to share what you make or grow with … Continue reading Eat Local: Redwood City Restaurant Week
Eat Local: Do You Viajando?
Last month I received a nice surprise via email: an invitation from Kye Michael, who handles marketing and social media for LV Mar in Redwood City, inviting me to dinner at the restaurant. Not just any dinner, mind you -- but Viajando by LV Mar, Destination: Mexico, a celebration of Mexican food and culture that … Continue reading Eat Local: Do You Viajando?
Eat Local: LV Mar
The first time I went to LV Mar -- Chef Manuel Martinez' upscale, contemporary Latin restaurant in Redwood City -- I walked in on a private party. I was headed to Vesta with a friend on a cool November night, the week before Thanksgiving, when we walked by LV Mar and saw that window signs … Continue reading Eat Local: LV Mar
Field Trip: Vesta in Redwood City
At the start of the weekend, I got this text from a friend: "I'm getting some serious grilled carrot cravings! Are you open on Saturday for Vesta?" Carrot cravings? You might be thinking: "Who has carrot cravings?!" And if you knew what a serious meat-eater my friend is, you might be even more surprised, but … Continue reading Field Trip: Vesta in Redwood City