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Racks of croissants and other pastries
Jan 8, 2025

Rolling in Dough: Another Bakery Rises in the West Valley

Now there’s a new place in Los Gatos to indulge a sweet tooth: Croissante Bakery, a fresh-baked arrival on North Santa Cruz Avenue.
Cooked poultry on a table
Nov 26, 2024

No Thanksgiving Plans Yet? No Problem.

Here are some last-minute gobbling options that are also worth considering for festive dinners throughout the holiday season.
Man in front of a pizza oven
Nov 5, 2024

Lunch Launch: The Pastaria Takes Another Step Toward ‘Normal’

Rejoice, Los Gatos: The Pastaria is now open for lunch, serving from noon to 3pm Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Portrait of man wearing chef’s white jacket

Michelin-Star Chef Charlie Palmer Sets Sights on South Bay

Charlie Palmer is bringing his star power to the South Bay, with a new hotel and restaurant, and a culinary event in Morgan Hill on Oct. 27.
Large crate of grapes
Oct 9, 2024

Local Winemakers Find Blessings and Woes in 2024 Vintage

Silicon Valley winemakers are at a pinch point of various converging factors, among them generational changes in consumption habits and a plethora of wine alternatives.
Front of a restaurant seen from below
Sep 18, 2024

Steamer’s Reels In Patrons Year After Year in Los Gatos

Keeping a restaurant afloat for 45 years takes grit, good help and a fair bit of luck. Year after year, Steamer’s keeps reeling diners in.
Black-and-white photo of man in a kitchen wearing an apron
Sep 4, 2024

Youthful Talent Helms the Kitchen at Lexington House

Ethan Carreon was barely 18 in 2020 when he began working at the Los Gatos restaurant affectionately as “the Lex.”
Woman standing in a sun-filled room
Jul 31, 2024

Gardenia Los Gatos Set to Open Doors in Iconic Victorian

Gardenia Los Gatos—a new café, bar and restaurant on North Santa Cruz Avenue—fulfills a long-held dream for CEO Carol Wang.
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