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Over the past year, numerous media
<br />opportunities helped spotlight the vibrancy
<br />and energy of the Downtown Redwood City
<br />community. A key focus was placed on
<br />highlighting public art installations, capital
<br />improvement projects, placemaking efforts,
<br />and elevating the voices of local businesses.
<br />Additional attention was given to the return of
<br />several beloved in-person events and activities,
<br />including Music on the Square, Movies on the
<br />Square, ART on the Square, Oktoberfest, Día de
<br />los Muertos, and seasonal celebrations
<br />such as Hometown Holidays, the Merrie Olde
<br />Christmas Carolers, and more. Some of the
<br />most noteworthy media hits include features in
<br />publications such as San Mateo Daily Journal,
<br />Mercury News, East Bay Times, RWC Pulse, San
<br />Francisco Chronicle, Almanac News, Mountain
<br />View Voice and The Six Fifty along with TV
<br />interviews on stations including NBC Bay Area,
<br />Telemundo 48, KRON 4, FOX 2, and ABC 7.
<br />MEDIA RELATIONSHIGHLIGHTS
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<br />Los Gatos.”
<br />Los Gatos; ritualatmanresa.com.
<br />food into a totally scrumptious meal. So it was a shame when his Rocky
<br />menu and perfect location near Oakland’s waterfront Jack London Square.The formula is simple: Creatures pulled from the sea flow in – lob-
<br />setts – and the chef does his thing to make them tasty. “I might bring in
<br />THE HIDEOUT KITCHEN AND CAFE, LAFAYETTE
<br />kitchen.com
<br />1:30 to 6 p.m.
<br />DETAILS >> Aiming for a March opening at 2107 Broadway, Redwood City; oceanoysterbargrill.com
<br />RITUAL AT MANRESA, LOS GATOS ARTHUR MAC’S BIG SNACK, HAYWARD
<br />Los Gatos has been without Michelin cuisine for a year, ever since chef Eating on a BART train car is pretty rude. Unless, of course, that car isDavid Kinch closed his three-starred Manresa after a final feast on Dec. part of an actual restaurant, as is the case with Arthur Mac’s Big Snack.31, 2022. That all changes Jan. 17, when Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Juan For the centerpiece of the new space, cofounders Adam Stemmler andand Luis Caviglia will officially launch a most unusual concept, Ritual Joel DiGiorgio transformed a legacy 1990s BART car into a dining com-at Manresa, 10 months’ worth of culinary residencies that will pair Mi- partment complete with a retro arcade and a kid’s play area. All that’schelin-starred chefs from around the world with Kinch. missing are the rowdy A’s fans and people dozing ‘til the end of the line.In announcing the news, Kinch called Ritual at Manresa “a creative “No one has ever craned a 75-foot BART train car onto a vacant lotplayground for top culinary talent to innovate and create right here in in Hayward, so the engineering and permit process has been long andcomplicated,” says DiGiorgio.The residency weeks will feature innovative prix fixe meals open to a But that’s not the only thing that sets this new Arthur Mac’s apartlimited number of diners. In January, chef Angel Leon of the three-starred from its sister locations in Oakland and Emeryville. It’s twice the sizeAponiente in the south of Spain will join Kinch, followed in March by of the Oakland location, for one thing, making it ideal for parties andtwo-starred Atomix chef Junghyun Park from New York and in April by big sports-watching events like the Super Bowl and Women’s WorldBrazilian chef Alex Atala from the two-starred D.O.M. in Sao Paulo. Tick- Cup. There’s a sprawling outdoor dining area with fire pits and heatingets for those became available in December, and most dates are already lamps, plus a corrugated awning to provide shelter from the elements.booked. Diners hoping to score spots can add their names to the waiting The food is a hearty mix of brick-oven pizza, hot wings, double-friedlist or purchase a Ritual membership, which offers early access to tickets. french fries and a growing assortment of gluten-free and vegan slicesand snacks. These are prepared in a repurposed shipping container, a
<br />DETAILS >> Dinners will be held at the home of Manresa, 320 Village Lane, nod to the original Arthur Mac’s in the MacArthur Annex shipping-container park in Oakland.Big Snack also has a full-service cocktail bar in the garden by the BART car. “That’s not to say that we won’t have 20 draft handles serv- ing up our favorite Bay Area craft beers, as that is a staple of our brand,” says Stemmler. “This location will just lean really hard into innovative, refreshing cocktails – timeless classics and modern spins on your fa- vorite drinks.”
<br />DETAILS >> Opening is scheduled for summer at 1060 B St., Hayward; arthurmacs.com
<br />sters, market fish, oysters from Pirello’s childhood haunt of Massachu- PINSTRIPES, WALNUT CREEK
<br />a whole salmon and break it down, maybe smoke some and serve other This bistro-meets-bowling-alley-and-bocce-space has been in the works parts as fillets,” he says. “We’ll have steamed clams and moules-frites. in Walnut Creek for some time, with a debut currently set for spring in There will always be crudo on the menu, whether that’s local halibut or Broadway Plaza. Although if your gameplay extends to a great fondness scallop or salmon, and occasionally a sea urchin. And always Dungeness for musical chairs, you’ll want know that Pinstripes is going into the crab, when it’s in season.” space formerly occupied by Crate and Barrel, which has moved to theAccompanying the lobster rolls and chowders are smaller bites like former Talbots space across the street.$1 oysters, marinated olives, Acme bread with butter and artfully con- Pinstripes is known for its Italian and American fare — think wood- structed salads. There’s Scrimshaw Pilsner to pair with raw oysters, and fired pizzas, meatballs and polenta, crispy chicken sandwiches and burg- a small but lovable wine list pulling hard from Mendocino County and ers, and weekend brunch buffet — and lively atmosphere, complete with France. (A Melon de Bourgogne Muscadet, anyone?) a bowling alley, bocce options and full bar.The design of The Salty Pearl resembles a charming, European corner Don’t want to wait for spring? Head for the Pinstripes at San Mateo’sbistro. “There’s a 10-foot bar with a cool green tile backsplash, a little bit Hillsdale Mall. While pricing varies by market, locations share the same of an outdoor area and then a dining area. The whole place seats about menu, bowling and bocce offerings, says Anthony Colucci, Pinstripes’ vice 50 people,” Pirello said. “It’s supposed to be like an Irish pub/oyster bar, president of marketing.but a little nicer, with a neighborhood bar vibe.”
<br />DETAILS >> Opening in the spring at 1115 Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek;
<br />DETAILS >> A grand opening is scheduled for Friday at 550 Second St., Oak- pinstripes.com/walnut-creek. land; www.saltypearl.us.
<br />THE SILOS, MORGAN HILL
<br />For years, foodies have been wondering when chef Ross Hanson would The Hideout’s signature weekend brunches and elevated lunch and din- branch out from his super-successful Los Gatos pizza-focused restau- ner offerings will soon be taking place in a new, expanded venue – and rant, Oak & Rye, with a second location. And would it be Willow Glen? fortunately, it’s not far. Chef and restaurateur JB Balingit is about to move Downtown Campbell? The Peninsula? Turns out he’s heading south to his Lafayette bistro into the space formerly occupied by the Cooperage. Morgan Hill, where his new venture, The Silos, will be located in the his-Expect to see all your favorites from the current menu — from waffle toric Granary District, agricultural buildings that have been renovatedsandwiches at brunch to honey-fried chicken at dinner — in the new space for retail and office uses.too. But the expansion offers a chance to expand the food and cocktail The craft cocktail lounge and restaurant, with indoor dining for 52 pa- offerings, as well as serve up a range of dining experiences for families trons and patio seating for 27 more, will go into newly constructed space looking to grab a bite or friends seeking an elevated multi-course dinner in the Weston Miles project.or fun, music-filled boozy brunch, says brand manager Peyton Ferrer says. Don’t expect artisanal pizza. Instead, Hanson’s looking to expand upon “We have so much more room to look forward to using,” she said. the Oak & Rye bar program and put the food focus on small plates. He’s As for the former digs on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, the Hideout team has not dropping any hints. but considering his background – he was chef at plans to launch a cocktail lounge there with Asian-inspired bites. (And the revered Restaurant James Randall – this could be a very creative menu.for those of you keeping track, The Cooperage moved to Walnut Creek’sBroadway Plaza last fall.) DETAILS >> Slated for later this year at 17480 Depot St., Morgan Hill; hoakandryepizza.com
<br />DETAILS >> Opening this month at 32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette; hideout-
<br />Still coming
<br />We’ve highlighted these much-anticipated restaurants before, and theyOCEAN OYSTER BAR & GRILL, REDWOOD CITY recently confirmed that, yes, they are still on the way! Most say it’s hardto estimate opening dates, given the current economic climate, but here’s A new player is coming soon to downtown Redwood City’s theater dis- what lies ahead.trict.Ocean, a restaurant in Union City with a large menu of fresh fish, sea- HOBEE’S, SAN JOSE >> Yes, this venerable breakfast establishment is tak- food and raw bar offerings, is taking over the prime location that housed ing over a German beer garden downtown. Camille and Danielle Chi- the Spaghetti Factory until early in the pandemic. Lovers of a certain jate, owners of the long-running Hobee’s chain, are opening soon in a crustacean will find a wide array of flavors and styles: Mango-Habanero historic blue Victorian on North Second Street, the German social-club Prawns, Garlic Prawns, Louisiana Prawns, Spicy Peanut Prawns, Crunchy venue with a street-facing patio that had formerly been home to Ludwig’s.Jalapeno Prawns and Chef’s Special Prawns. And if the East Bay menu isany guide, diners on the Peninsula will enjoy Oyster Tuesday and Taco MAZRA, REDWOOD CITY >> The second location of the popular San Bruno Wednesday specials, along with a Monday Slider Trio special that features Levantine eatery is now expected to open March 1, according to co-owner crab, lobster and fried fish. Saif Makableh. The restaurant, located at 2021 Broadway in Redwood Bonus: There’s a full bar with a weekday happy hour that lasts from City, has faced delays in opening due in part to the large mesquite-burn-
<br />ing grill they’re installing.
<br />PHOTO BY GINGER FIERSTEIN
<br />Oysters on the half shell will be available at The Salty Pearl, a new seafood restaurant opening this month in Oakland’s Jack London Square.
<br />THE SALTY PEARL, OAKLAND
<br />Few chefs are as deft as Danny Pirello at transforming simple, fresh sea-
<br />CHRISTIE HEMM KLOK — THE NEW YORK FARM LEAGUE RESTAURANT GROUP/BCOOPERATIVE
<br />David Kinch closed his Michelin-starred restaurant, Manresa, at the end of A rendering shows the framework of Arthur Mac’s Big Snack in Hayward,
<br />2022. Now, he’s reopening it with a twist — and Michelin-starred friends. which has a repurposed BART train car as its centerpiece.
<br />COURTESY OF PINSTRIPESIsland Oyster Co. got unceremoniously booted from Point Richmond this The Walnut Creek location of Pinstripes, like the San Mateo location, willyear. But Pirello is now back in a big way – with a larger kitchen, elevated feature a full restaurant, bar, bowling alley and bocce courts.
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