Category Archives: Restaurant

Downtown MV Chinese-restaurant Info: Part 1

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Max Hauser

This went out in August on the OMVNAtalk downtown-area email list in response to a recent resident asking me for Chinese-restaurant tips.  I post it here in case of wider interest.  Part II will follow as a separate posting. Individual … Continue reading →

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El Calderon’s “closure” proves exaggerated

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Max Hauser

Any El Calderon fans who don’t already know this may be interested to learn that the new owner of the 699 Calderon Ave. restaurant property (a vegetarian, according to staff there) re-opened the restaurant two weeks ago, with remodeled and … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: August 2013

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Max Hauser

Downtown MV restaurant changes. “Park Balluchi Indian Restaurant and Bar” is under construction at 288 Castro (formerly Temptations). Food Street (292 Castro, closed years ago with a sewer problem) is getting vigorous construction; entry is boarded up. Both 102 Castro … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: May 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Max Hauser

Restaurant changes downtown. Four restaurants changing on Castro 100-200 blocks, west (even-numbered) side. From south to north: Temptations (288 Castro) “closed for remodeling” 3/13 with ABC ownership-change notice to “Park Balluchi.” Still remodeling. Short-lived Mamaya, 146 Castro (a Zpizza until … Continue reading →

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May 20 neighborhood Mixer at Steins.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Max Hauser

Per recent OMVNA Newsletter, Steins Beer Garden and Restaurant at 895 Villa– one of downtown’s newest, and largest, restaurants — invites Old Mountain View residents for an informal reception Monday, May 20, 6-8PM. This is the first 2013 event of … Continue reading →

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