Silicon Valley will be buzzing with new eateries in 2026 — from revamped classics and taquerias to Japanese-Asian concepts, gelato, bakeries, coffee spots, wine bars, and expanded favorites up and down the Peninsula. Adrienne Mitchel takes a look ahead for the Mountain View Voice.
The City of San Carlos just approved a bold, long-awaited 20-year vision for its downtown — a roadmap for growth, zoning, housing, and vibrant streetscapes that will serve as the blueprint for the future of a changing community. Read more in the San Mateo Daily Journal.
Breaking Dawn Brunch in Los Gatos fuses Vietnamese-influenced flavors with nostalgic favorites, with an experimental menu including ube pancakes, pho poutine, bánh xèo tacos, and bánh mì burgers. But the star of the show is a custom-built “BurgerBot”. Get more juicy details from San José Spotlight.
CalFresh has become a lifeline for working people and families across the state. With SNAP benefits at risk during the federal government shutdown, nonprofit food banks in Silicon Valley are gearing up to serve thousands on the verge of hunger. Get the story in the Mountain View Voice.
After three years of competing, Mountain View siblings Naiel and Punhal Chaudry won KQED’s Science is a Piece of Cake bake-off with a kelp forest-themed cake. Learn more from the Town Crier.
