After 48 Years, Union City’s Rose Garden Makes Room For Home Eat
Home Eat is expanding into Union City’s Central Plaza, taking over the longtime Rose Garden Restaurant space. The chain lists the new location as “coming soon” at 33348 Alvarado‑Niles Rd.
Pushed Out on Chestnut, Shiok Singapore Kitchen Stages $100K Menlo Comeback
Shiok Singapore Kitchen is returning to downtown Menlo Park in a newly built 2,700-square-foot space after a months-long search for a stable storefront. The family invested roughly $100,000 in the fit-out.
The Counter at Santana Row Is Permanently Closed — Cockroaches May Have Had the Last Word
A March health inspection found cockroaches in the ice machine area, the bar, and the women's restroom at The Counter's Santana Row location — enough for county inspectors to order an immediate closure. Now the Google Maps listing says "Permanently Closed," and a two-decade run at one of Silicon Valley's glitziest dining districts may be over.
Michelin Chef’s $10 Breakfast Bombs Hit Downtown San Jose
Matt McNamara's Pretty Good Advice has opened in downtown San Jose with farm-sourced $10 breakfast sandwiches and house-baked bread. The walk-up counter leans on seasonal produce from the chef’s Santa Cruz farm.
Cruz Room Rolls Into 1520 Mission, Shaking Up Santa Cruz Dining Strip
Matisse Selman's The Cruz Room is headed to 1520 Mission Street in Santa Cruz, replacing D20 Pizza. A liquor‑license filing shows the project is moving forward but no opening date has been announced.
Rengstorff’s New Sweet Spot: Mia’s Paletería Puts Mountain View On The Paleta Map
A new paletería on Rengstorff Avenue serves rare Mexican flavors — mamey, beso de angel and chamoy-drizzled mangonadas — alongside snacky elote and aguas frescas.












