Mission Coffee (or Fremont Coffee Roasting) is a local hangout, coffee shop, restaurant, and music venue in the Mission district of Fremont. Its cool and cozy vibes attract a hipster crowd as well as families, and welcomes anyone, really. What’s not to love, from the comfortable couches and casual vibes, to the bookshelves and piano,(…)
Published On: Monday, October 14th, 2013
On the hunt for a new Thai restaurant, I came across Green Champa Garden, which categorizes itself as a Thai and Laotian restaurant. Laotian food is new to me, but I learned that it’s similar to certain types of Thai food, and is known for its sticky rice and larp, which I’ll need to return(…)
Published On: Monday, September 23rd, 2013
Not your typical pizzeria, Pizza and Curry offers food inspired by the fusion of Italian and Indian cuisines. My first reaction upon hearing about this pizza joint was bewilderment, a reaction that I’d wager is shared by many. But that was quickly followed by the epiphany that this concept has the potential to be a(…)
Published On: Monday, September 16th, 2013
Kabuki is a small and inexpensive Japanese restaurant in Fremont, a real Mom and Pop restaurant, run by a Japanese couple. It’s not glamorous or fancy, but it’s clear that the couple takes pride in what they do – and that is provide a delicious Japanese meal with a great value. It seems to(…)
Published On: Monday, August 5th, 2013
A local establishment that’s been run by the same family for over 20 years, Mission Pizza is a surprising spot, not just for food, but entertainment, too. In all those years of experience, this pizza place has discovered some crazy combos: the ’55 Bacon Cheese Burger pizza and the St. Paddy’s Corned Beef and Cabbage(…)
Published On: Monday, July 15th, 2013
Le Moose Crepe Cafe offers what sounds like a bizarre blend: Thai food and French crepes. This strange mixture of cuisines may have been why I was hesitant to try Le Moose – I’ve driven past it for years before finally trying it today. I love Thai food, and I love crepes. Why not try(…)
Published On: Monday, July 8th, 2013
Like its name suggests, the Original Pancake House is an old favorite, known for its wide variety of pancakes. Though the restaurant is a chain with about 100 franchises, it doesn’t have the commercial feel of large-scale breakfast places like Denny’s. Instead, it’s the neighborhood cafe where the waiters know all their customers –(…)
Published On: Sunday, June 23rd, 2013
In a city where chain restaurants dominate the food scene and the people are starved for something new, unique spots like The Vine are a rare find. Its trendy yet casually sophisticated vibes somehow don’t clash with its quaint surroundings – instead breathing new life into the old-fashioned downtown – and making Niles the place(…)
Published On: Monday, May 27th, 2013