Eleven College Avenue closes operations in Los Gatos
Looks like Eleven College Avenue has decided to call it quits. Los Gatos Restaurant will become Dar Restaurant and Bar, owned by brothers Milad Shaqir and chef Esam Shaqir, who also own Saratoga’s popular Tamra Mediterranean Grill. Scheduled to open in early March, Dar will offer primarily plant-based Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by Italy and Morocco.
Tasting House Los Gatos has added a Reuben to its Champagne Bar menu, accompanied by a Croque Madame and a smashburger. Chef Julian Silvera grew up in Manhattan, so he’s no stranger to one of New York’s favorite sandwiches, for which he cures pastrami for seven days, smoking it with Wylie Dufresne pastrami spices, followed by sous vide for 48 hours . Topped with sauerkraut, taleggio cheese and presented on locally baked stone bread with a special sauce, this Reuben pairs well with Paul Bara rosé champagne.
Ritual At Manresa was scheduled to host a nine-course culinary experience on March 10 with 20 of the world’s best chefs, including Dominique Crenn and Ricard Camerana, all collaborating in a kitchen built in an archaeological hacienda in Yucatan, Mexico. Michelin-starred chef René Redzepi (Noma) and renowned Mexican chef Roberto Solis were to coordinate efforts at Hacienda San Lorenzo Aké in Mérida. Dining under the ancient Aké Pyramids in ancient Mayan ruins sounds beyond stellar.
Coming soon to Santana Row, Suspiro serves dishes at the culinary intersection of Spain and Peru, executed by Chef Oscar Santos. Buen Rallo Group, the brains behind Il Parco at the Presidio Tunnel Tops, Colibri, Chika and more, is behind it all. Suspiro’s menu features fresh seafood and grilled meats, with tapas like the truffle-infused Jamón con Queso Bikini. Suspiro will be open daily for lunch and dinner. A brunch menu is planned for later this year.
Mochiko Mochi Pizza just opened in Palo Alto, from Sushirrito co-founders Peter Yen and chef Ty Mahler. Mochi’s gluten-free crust uses rice for the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. A blend of savory, tangy and sweet Asian toppings with a touch of extra heat creates flavors like Chicken Curry with Karaage Fried Chicken, Japanese Curry and Fresh Cilantro, Spicy Pork with Sansho Pepper Cream Sauce , pepperoni with tomato jam and the brand new soy-braised beef.
Flores, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant, recently unveiled its first South Bay location in San Mateo’s Hillsdale Shopping Center. The star here is the handmade masa, which can be enjoyed in sopes de frijol – fried ravioli with beans, avocado and queso fresco – as well as in crispy crab tostadas and tacos filled with crispy cod or intriguing chicken tinga. The guacamole is full of citrus fruits and fresh onions, the ultra-thin chips and the trendy casual atmosphere, whether in the booths near the bar or on the airy terrace. This is definitely an upscale Mexican worthy of a date night.
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