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Restaurant briefs: Recent and Unusual

by Max Hauser “Mondays” (at facilities of Cafe Yulong), 743 W Dana St, 650 960 1677 Monday lunches only. A novel downtown lunch option began this Spring. Using his parents’ restaurant Cafe Yulong, CCA-trained chef Ronald Pei offers cosmopolitan Japanese-inspired … Continue reading

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August Mixer at the Tied House

by Hugh Donagher, III The Old Mountain View Summer Mixer will take place on Monday, August 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Tied House, 954 Villa Street. When asked to tell us something about Tied house, events manager … Continue reading

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Doggy Etiquette

by Jack Perkins It was a cold, crisp morning, gloves would have been nice. Cold except for the warm squishiness of the plastic bag as you coddle fresh poo in your cold hand. Part of you wants to cup both … Continue reading

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Sunday Brunch at Zucca Ristorante

Bring the whole family to the June OMVNA Mixer, a Sunday brunch at Zucca Ristorante, 186 Castro Street on Sunday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For residents of Old Mountain View, the brunch will feature half-price bottomless … Continue reading

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Zucca Ristorante

by Max Hauser Zucca Ristorante, 186 Castro, (650) 864 9940   www.zuccaristorante.com A Mediterranean bistro with pleasant bar area in front. Though Zucca opened in 2001, locals may still perceive it as one of the “newer” downtown restaurants.  It was … Continue reading

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