Category Archives: Lifestyle
Restaurant Scene: May 2023
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
Green Tour: Sunshine Garden Apartments
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
Restaurant Scene: February 2023
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
Restaurant Scene: October 2022
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
Restaurant Scene: August 2022
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