The Local Beet: May 2022

Although most aren’t ready to shake the April showers off of our umbrellas, May is here and so are the springtime to-dos. Mother’s Day planning—check! Bowls full of fresh strawberries, peas and spring greens—check! Thumbing through your copy of Edible Silicon Valley print magazine for recipes, local happenings and more—double check!

If you’re still waiting on that last checklist item, never fear! Read on to Find Your Magazine Copy, as well as some timely spring news from Edible-supporting businesses who’ve got your best local eats, sips and upcoming local events. 

READ. BRING ON THE MAY FLOWERS... EDIBLE FLOWERS AND PLANTS, THAT IS!

What’s in this issue of Edible Silicon Valley magazine? 

This April–May–June season highlights initiatives to restore and celebrate indigenous culture and cuisine, a primer to local wild food flavors and leafy greens, as well as a closer look at food labels—all featured in our latest issue: the Spring print edition of Edible Silicon Valley.

We stocked copies for you at 1440 Multiversity, a learning and wellness retreat and event center nestled in the Santa Cruz redwoods, and at Testarossa Winery and 107 Wine Bar, hillside in Los Gatos, boasting a historic wine cave, open-air gathering spot and wine classes. Both are Edible partners and local favorites worth a visit—and both are ready to help you eat, drink, grow & learn this month of May and pick up your copy of Edible magazine.

DRINK. SIP IN SPRINGTIME AT TESTAROSSA WINERY

Experience Testarossa Winery’s historic 19th-century winery in the heart of Silicon Valley, offering elevated tasting experiences, private event packages and outdoor Wine Bar 107 in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere—with live music nights every Thursday! Find out more at Testarossa.com.

Come visit soon!

SHOP. SHOP YOUR LOCAL CALIFORNIA FARMERS MARKETS NOW OPEN, OPEN, OPEN

Looking for What’s-in-Season specialties? This spring the farmers market features local crops, first of the season’s cherries, sun-kissed apricots & strawberries, tasty vine-ripened Early Girl tomatoes, English peas & much more! OPEN May 5 is the Thursday Mountain View Downtown Farmers Market. OPEN May 18 is the Wednesday Santana Row Farmers Market. For a complete list of all farmers markets near you visit CFMA’s website here.

EAT. DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO & LOS ALTOS ADD STAR TASTEMAKERS

Have you smelled fresh bread on the wind in Palo Alto? Fan favorite house-milled and artisanal bakery Manresa Bread has opened their new location in Town & Country Village. And just in time too! We hear there’s babka and make-at-home-celebration brunch kits ready for pre-order for Mother’s Day.

And for lunch and dinner dining, State Street Market in Los Altos celebrates a new restaurant joining the ranks of flavorful and easygoing dining downtown. Swing by and taste Little Blue Door’s Cal-Indian comfort food, or make reservations next door to get a taste of El Alto, from acclaimed SF chef and restaurateur Traci Des Jardins who celebrates her heritage with an elevated menu blending California Cuisine and Mexican culinary tradition. Prepare your taste buds to salsa!

EXPERIENCE & LEARN. TOUR THE FARM DURING FARM FIELD DAYS

Walk and learn from the farmers and ranchers at EcoFarm Field Days. See how these experts are making an impact on our communities and the environment through their innovative agricultural operations and diverse services—and maybe pick up some tips for your shopping, sourcing or growing endeavors. 

Coming up in May is a visit to Organic Berry Farming & U-Pick at JSM Organics on May 7 and a very special presentation Honoring Ancestral Foodways, Indigenous Land Rematriation and Regenerative Food Production at Pie Ranch on May 10.

Check out our Edible Silicon Valley article from the Spring issue highlighting the story behind this demonstration Amah Mutsun Native Garden planted at Pie Ranch Pescadero.

Each EcoFarm Field Day will take place outdoors and includes lunch (with locally sourced ingredients!) Learn more and sign up here!

Announcements, descriptions and details in The Local Beet newsletter have been provided and shared by sponsoring local businesses and locations. Edible has not tasted everything on this page—yet! If you have questions or corrections, please contact the local businesses featured here.