Category Archives: Restaurant

Restaurant Scene: May 2026

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Max Hauser

• Certified Sommelier Antonio Martinez, who in recent years managed Savvy Cellar Wine Bar at the train station’s Castro St. end, is officially becoming the owner as I write this. On a recent visit I was impressed by the cozy, … Continue reading →

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A Tasting Experience at NAR February 23rd

Posted on February 4, 2026 by OMVNA

One of our newest neighborhood restaurants just off Castro Street is inviting Old MV residents to a special evening at NAR Restaurant.  Join us on Monday February 23rd,for an exclusive tasting experience created especially for our community. The chefs at … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: February 2026

Posted on February 3, 2026 by OMVNA

by Max Hauser NAR, the new Azerbaijani restaurant, 286 W. El Camino at Ehrhorn, opened November 7 and promptly became a phenomenon, drawing publicity, strong public interest (diners coming from Palo Alto and beyond), the Azerbi Consul General, and (at … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: November 2025

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Max Hauser

Latest quarterly printed OMV Newsletter went out (by postal mail this time — experimentally — sent Nov 6, so neighborhood residents should have it by now) with my report of downtown-area restaurant news.  Once again, more changes happened after press … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: August 2025

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Max Hauser

(Per our printed quarterly newsletter, now in press; late news added here, including Steins final demise.) Earlier this year, Tandoori Junction replaced Bay Biryanis, 698 W. Dana at Hope. Steins Beer Garden and Restaurant, 895 Villa at Bryant, was “saved” with a new owner taking over … Continue reading →

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