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Restaurant Scene: May 2023

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Max Hauser

In February, Nori Nori “Craft Handrolls” opened at 124 Castro, replacing Afuri Ramen + Dumpling.  The restaurant’s rear section, pending at this writing but “getting close,” could open in May as Nikuya Japanese Steakhouse.  Staffer I spoke with was clearly enthused about the range of its … Continue reading →

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Green Tour: Sunshine Garden Apartments

Posted on March 6, 2023 by OMVNA

Green Tours on Earth Day April 22, 2023 WHAT: Learn how we made our apartment community sustainable and how to make it applicable to you. Meet contractors, experts, games and more. WHERE: Sunshine Garden Apartments, 132 West Dana Street, Mountain … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: February 2023

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Max Hauser

Biryaniz, 246 Castro’s specialty Biryani restaurant, was closed and “Upgrading” (said a notice) as of my last report here.  Soon after that (Oct. 29), the site reopened as a different restaurant, Zhangliang Malatang, hot-pot chain from China.  Long queue waiting … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: October 2022

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Max Hauser

Information current as of late September. OPENED:  Ume Tea at 220 Castro, a bubble-tea chain site replacing the departed Phở Hoa. CLOSED:  In September, Maru Ichi Japanese noodle house (368 Castro).  Earlier, Rumble Fish Sushi at 357 Castro.  [Added Oct. … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: August 2022

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Max Hauser

Encouraging news after the many recent challenges for hospitality businesses is a “surge” of new-restaurant openings around Mountain View such as I haven’t seen since pre-pandemic.  Those below are in our downtown business district. Hummus Mediterranean Kitchen, which has locations … Continue reading →

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