What is old is new is old again.

Reclamation, repurpose, and reuse are the latest trends sweeping the Silicon Valley restaurant scene, and the Peninsula is home to a plethora of new faces in familiar spaces. Adrienne Mitchel’s latest Foodist newsletter in the Mountain View Voice takes a look into recent relaunches of classic venues with new concepts. Brunch anyone?

The best new bites in 2026.

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.

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Pearl is a stylish woman with creative inclinations. She has great eyes for property and a nose for opportunity. She excels at creative marketing and project management, and she can negotiate with the best. She understands that real estate is really about finding the lifestyle of your dreams. It’s human nature, and it drives Pearl’s work every day.

Where’s the party?

The Palo Alto Weekly serves up a smorgasbord of ways to mark another trip around the sun, including kids’ “Noon Year’s” countdowns, cozy comedy, live music, luxurious multi-course dinners, dance parties, DJs, and themed celebrations.

Finding peace through art.

New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a series of retro-’60s events, including a “Peace, Love + Art” benefit auction and a free community day featuring music, costume contests, and art activities. The Mercury News has the story.

A delicious mashup in Redwood City.

Inspired by their cultural roots and shared culinary careers, Karen and Rahul Singh blend Indian and Filipino flavors through their catering business, SpiceVow, which launched in May in Redwood City. Get the delicious details from The Six Fifty.