Metro Issue: Apr 25–May 1, 2021

Cover Story
Pushing the Palate
In Silicon Valley, extreme tastes—from pigs’ feet to grasshoppers—are becoming the norm for daring diners.
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back to topUnder the Skull

Theorist Leonard Mlodinow pokes around in the human unconscious for his new book, 'Subliminal'.
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back to topQuiet Storm

Dogcatcher opens new Daydream Nation music series at San Pedro Square Market in San Jose.
read moreAt First Blush

Blush arrived last week with sophisticated takes on sushi, a sleek bar and a tropical patio.
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back to topSunshine For Shadows

Campbell writer and musician Eric Victorino tells the whole story in rerelease of his second book.
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back to topArrr to Sea

The Aardman studios bound jauntily over the main in The Pirates! Band of Misfits.
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back to topSmoke Signals

The South Bay's best barbecue spots create dining magic with smoke and skewers.
read moreSJ Beer Walk Returns

After a sold-out event in February, SJ Beer Walk is back again for a springtime version.
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