La Kalidad is an amazing booth to stop by at the Farmer's market. My friend spoke about them to me…read morea couple times and I've since been back about 4-5 times. I am weak for Filipino flavors and La Kalidad delivers. The pastries are flakey and well balanced in flavor and you can't help but want to go back for more. And you should, but try to go as early as possible because choices get limited as the day goes and you want the best shot possible to get what you want! It's the season for their mango sago croissant and I'd highly recommend stopping by to pick some up.

This is the bakery I always make sure I hit when I am visiting the farmer's market in Newark! We…read morealways try to go early because they do run out super quick. Some favorites are the kalabasa tart, ube cream bread, the kuign amann (i think), among other things. I do not think I hated a single thing I tried here. Check it out when you are over there and make sure to visit very early!

I met Brenda at a plant nursery back in December 2022 and knew I wanted her to host an event for my…read moreoffice! We were able to work together in April for an Earth /stress awareness month event and it was such a hit! The workshop consisted of repurposing a container to house a succulent. Brenda provided everything needed for the event which took a lot off stress off me! She even brought containers for those who forgot which was really nice! The set up was visually pleasing and organized making it very easy to follow the instructions. Brenda and her assistant guided everyone during the process which encouraged those who were hesitant to participate also join the fun! I look forward to working with Brenda in the future. Highly recommend hosting this type of event for a group of any size and age range! Thank you for making me the talk of the office!

Brenda makes beautiful creations because of her passion for growing and cultivating creativity…read more When I first took her class last year at Drakes in San Leandro, it was such an outlet for me to sit down and enjoy making art with nature. So I organized a group of friends for our own private class and Brenda helped us land the location for Fieldwork brewery in San Mateo. Not only was it fun, and a fall bonding session with my crew, but it was therapeutic. Brenda is a kind and generous human that I'm looking forward to working with again.

When I first heard about Spice Vow through Instagram, I knew I wanted to try it. Their story hits…read morehome :) because the owners are a Filipino and Indian interracial couple like me and my partner! Keep in mind this is not a dine-in establishment and they mostly do catering, but you can catch weekend popups to pick up from their home. They focus on Indian/Filipino fusion foods but also have some non-fusion offerings. Since this isn't a combination you come across often though, we only got the fusion stuff from this week's popup menu. They advertise the weekend popups on Instagram so make sure you follow them to see when the next one is! I ordered ahead through their site and was able to set a pick up time. Our order was ready 5 minutes early, and because this is a new small business, you pick up the food from their home in Redwood City like I mentioned. Karen texted me and let me know the order was ready, and she came out to hand the food to us. She is super sweet, and even gave us some complimentary ube/lychee sago! Very easy order and pickup process. Onto the delicious noms!! We had: Ube chai 4/5: lovely Ube flavor, and some would probably rate this higher, I just rarely like cold chai :D Paneer Lumpia 4/5: we really enjoyed these, the spring rolls were nice and crisp and I liked that they are served on top of a banana leaf. The paneer didn't have much flavor so it gets drowned out by the sweet chili sauce. I think if the cheesy paneer flavor came out more it would be better. Butter chicken palabok 7/5: star of the show! So flavorful and so so good. The little packet of crushed chicharrones to put on top was a nice touch Tandoori chicken sisig 5/5: these fusion meals really hit. This was also bursting with flavor and the egg on top had the perfect jammy texture inside. Ube/lychee sago 5/5: I loved this and wish I got a full serving! There were some chunks of ube halaya and pieces of lychee too. Surprisingly not too sweet, and a really great treat. If you're in the peninsula definitely check them out! I think we are going to be regulars hehe :)

Spicevow in Redwood City is an excellent pop‑up concept blending Filipino and Indian flavors, and…read moreit does it exceptionally well. This is easily one of the best executions of fusion between two rich food cultures I've tried. Orders are available for pickup or delivery (for a small fee). The butter chicken palabok is a must‑try--an absolute standout and a genuinely creative dish. While the tandoori chicken sisig was a bit oily, it still delivered on flavor, combining classic tandoori spices with the familiar presentation and heat of sisig. I also appreciate that they offer catering, especially meaningful for diverse families like mine--and like the owners'. I've heard the paneer lumpia is their bestseller, so that's definitely on my list for the next pre‑order event. Highly recommend supporting this local pop‑up.

Order: 1 BBQ Chicken Bánh Mì…read more1 Mango Cane Nước Mia Total: $16.09 The Bánh Mì was PHENOMENAL! The bread was so soft yet crunchy and flaky--I could tell it was extremely fresh. The BBQ chicken was very tender with no fat and cooked with delicious spices. Just incredible. The veggies were also very fresh and crunchy. With every bite it just kept getting better. It's a pretty big-sized Bánh Mì--you can easily eat half and save the other half for later. The mango cane drink was delicious and very refreshing. I enjoyed every sip of it. Food: 10/10. The service was excellent! The young ladies working there were very welcoming and sweet. One even grabbed me a stool to sit on while I waited for my order, which was very thoughtful. The wait was not long 5-10 minutes. Not many customer around 12pm on Friday. Customer service: 10/10. The ambiance is cute. It's located in the heart of downtown Hayward near City Hall. The establishment is tiny, but they do have stools where you can sit and enjoy your Bánh Mì it's almost like being in Vietnam. There's no outside seating. Parking can definitely be challenging. You can park in the Lucky's supermarket lot, across the street in the parking structure, or if you're lucky, find street parking right in front of the establishment. This might be my favorite Bánh Mì spot. I will definitely be coming back. I just hope one day their hours and days expand. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

I've been wanting to try this banh mi spot. Finally got a chance to go and was so excited. I drove…read more25 minutes only for them to tell me they only have the combination banh mi. I was looking forward to trying the pork banh mi. I asked if they sold out, and the girl said yes. How did you already sell out.. i got there around 1pm. I ended up getting the combo banh mi since I had already drove all the way there. I suggest calling before you make your way out there to see if they whatever banh mi left. Combo banh mi wasn't bad. Flavor was good. The gelatinous part of the cold meat was a bit too chewy and sugarcane was a bit too sweet. Left disappointed because I've been craving a good bbq pork banh mi

Fil-Am Bay Area Backyard Movement held an event on 7/11/21, 12-5 @22555 Meekland St. which is where…read moreAmtrack passes thru. the event took over the entire parking lot (or so it seem). the vendors listed on the flyer are the ones actually appearing-not just a list of Fil-Am Bay Area members. many vendors were not offering Filipino products nor food. i didn't recognize a single vendor that had a brick & mortar location. it appears most vendors have been operating since 2020. no parking is available nor are eating areas provided.

Fantastic local, family-owned honey maker in San Leandro. High-quality, delicious honey and a great…read morefamily behind it as well! With all of the rain and cold we ran out of honey making honey/lemon/tea concoctions and needed a refill. We made the mistake of trying store bought honey and it tasted more like sugary syrup! Yuck! We managed to track them down and were lucky enough to meet the family and try every flavor! We had a difficult time deciding between Wildflower and Sage but settled on Sage due to it having a milder sweetness to it. If you're in the market for Honey, theirs is worth the money!

Delicious!!! Found this at Kaiser farmers market. I can't wait to get some more! Best honey I've…read moreever had!