Need last-minute Father’s Day plans and want to venture outside Santa Cruz County? Here are a few choices, including ones in San Jose, with menu highlights. Happy Father’s Day weekend!
Winner Winner Chicken (San Mateo) Located in San Mateo’s Hillsdale Mall, Winner Winner Chicken is known for their hot chicken, gourmet salads and nostalgic desserts. Just in time for Father’s Day, it’s launching ‘Champange Wishes & Hot Chicken Dreams’ brunch service this weekend. This menu is available until 3pm:
- HOUSE MIMOSA $2.99 MODELO MICHELADA $8 SM WHITE CLAW SPRITZ $8
- COASTAL BERRIES & GREEK YOGURT $6.95 house granola & maple syrup
- CHARRED AVOCADO TOAST $9.95 artisan achiote sourdough, old school egg salad, Haas avocado, wild arugula, lemon oil, everything bagel seasoning
- CHICKEN & WAFFLE $14.95
Belgian cheddar waffle, Maldon sea salt butter, maple syrup - THE VARSITY SANDWICH $13.95 applewood bacon, maple ham, fried cage free eggs, American cheese,
artisan sourdough, comeback sauce, served w/ side or fries or tots - GRIDDLED CUSTARD FRENCH TOAST $9.95 coastal berries, maple syrup, balsamic sugar
- WINNER WINNER BRUNCH BURRITO $12.95 crispy chicken, scrambled cage free eggs, applewood bacon, tater tots, house pico, queso, salsa rojo
Pacific Catch (Over 11 locations throughout the Bay Area, including San Jose) Enjoy laid back aloha vibes with a fun food menu and a full bar. Pacific Catch, best known for their sustainable seafood, has many offerings for dads and families to choose from. From their Livin’ Aloha menu featuring musubis, poke tostadas and the moco loco burger, to fish burgers, tacos, ceviches and poke bowls, Pacific Catch is a perfect spot for seafood-loving dads.
Teleferic Barcelona (Palo Alto and Walnut Creek) For dads looking to celebrate with a Spanish twist, head to Teleferic Barcelona which is known for its menu featuring Spanish tapas and paellas (seven choices such as Mediterranean Crab, Paella Truffle or Negro). Several sangrias include signature Sangria Teleferic with red wine, gin and brandy. A special Father’s Day Dinner box comes with an assortment of tapas, paella and dessert for two; order here.
1) Choice of: Sangria (32 Oz – Serves 3 glasses) Wine (Red/White/Rose)
2) Gazpacho: Traditional cold tomato soup made of raw, blended vegetables,8oz (gf, v)
3) Tuna Tacos: Marinated ahi tuna with mashed avocado & wonton shells
4) Jamón Ibérico (38 months cured): Iberian pata negra ham 38 months cured (gf)
5) Aged Mahón Cheese: Hard white cheese made from cows’ milk, named after the town and natural port of Maó, on the island of Menorca off the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
6) Choice of Paella (serves 2):
Mixta: Pork, mushrooms chicken, gulf shrimp, calamari, & octopus (gf) (serves 2)
Carne:Wild mushrooms, chicken & pork (gf) (serves 2)
Vegetarian: Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, green beans & mushrooms (gf, v) (serves 2)
7) Torrija: French toast with Catalan cream & vanilla dressing (v)
King’s Fish House (San Jose) Dads can have a meal “fit for a king.” Selections include Prime Steaks, Surf & Turf as well as items from the raw bar, shellfish platters and fish house favorites. Drinks include beer and 10 specialty cocktails.
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