Cover Story SECTION 2 Showing off the “bar eatery” side of the MarketBar are, from left, Roy and Rose Borrone (seated), and Josh Pebbles and Marina Borrone. At the bar eatery, guests can order a cocktail or food specialties, such as house-made ravioli or steak frites. Borrone MarketBar An exciting new addition to an old favorite Story by Jane Knoerle | Photos by Michelle Le ince Cafe Borrone opened Italian cocktail, an oyster, a more kitchen space. “The cafe nearly 25 years ago, Menlo bowl of ravioli or savory meats, has a very small kitchen,” says SPark has made it its “go-to” while soaking in the atmo- Marina. The former Cedro space place. In the Readers’ Choice sphere: a little of the old world was completely gutted and new 2013 competition, Almanac with a dash of the new,” accord- kitchen equipment installed. readers voted the cafe a winner ing to borronemarketbar.com. in five categories. Now Market- The “Market” area will feature In the beginning Bar, scheduled to open in Febru- rotisserie chicken, pasta, sauces, Cafe Borrone was founded ary, will give a new dimension focaccia and pastries. Most in 1979 by Roy and Rose Bor- to the community’s favorite items will be food to finish at rone in a building he owned gathering place. home. Steak frites and other bis- on Broadway in Redwood City. The “Market” is the creation tro favorites will be available for The coffee house and restaurant of Cafe Borrone owner and guests to take to their favorite was a success, but in those days president Marina Borrone and table. (A few marble-top tables her husband, executive chef Josh are located inside, and there is See BORRONE, page 19 Pebbles. Located around the plenty of outdoor seating.) corner from the cafe in space MarketBar will be open for On the cover: Chef Josh Peb- vacated by Cedro Ristorante lunch and dinner; however, a Italiano, the new restaurant will customer is welcome to wander bles adds finishing touches to have an Italian flair, reflecting in for a morning espresso and the oyster bar that will be part the couple’s many trips to Italy. bombolone (an Italian dough- of the new MarketBar, sched- The bar eatery section will nut), says Ms. Borrone. uled to open in February next to Kelp is arranged around oysters on crushed ice for MarketBar’s offer guests “a casual space Another important reason Cafe Borrone in Menlo Park. “bar eatery” section. 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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE Peter and Courtney Borrone, Meets first Thursday of each month, 5:00 p.m.; appointed for two-year term. son and daughter-in-law of Roy The Committee strengthens multigenerational community involvement and Rose Borrone, are the own- by initiating, sponsoring and celebrating local art, creativity and cultural ers of the cafe, which specializes activities including, but not limited to, the areas of art, photography, de- in handcrafted wood-fired pizza sign, music, horticulture, culinary arts, literature, drama and dance. The and small plates. Committee will create opportunities to educate, inform and engage the community about cultural affairs and will organize and supervise events Their eatery is located at 2022 to showcase local creative talent Broadway in Redwood City, the same location where the CIRCULATION COMMITTEE original Cafe Borrone opened Meets third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; appointed for two-year term. back in 1979. The dining scene The Committee supports the General Plan goal to balance circulation in downtown Redwood City system user needs and works to foster a community for all users of the is a lot livelier these days. The public roadway system. The Circulation Committee works with the restaurant has been packed since Town Engineer, Sheriff’s Department and local and regional organiza- opening in 2012. tions to develop programs to encourage dialog on circulation system needs, promote “share the road” programs for all users, and develop Would-be food critics on educational programs to promote traffic safety. The Committee advises Yelp rave about the sausage and Town staff and the Town Council about ways to make the roadway sys- honey pizza, green olive pizza, tem safer for all users, to encourage effective traffic enforcement, and to mushroom toast, roasted pears promote safe, convenient access to schools, Town businesses, public and with burrata, kale salad, and private institutions, and neighborhoods. lush desserts. The Committee shall review applications for special event permits for the Vesta was named to the 2014 Town’s roadways. The Committee shall confer with the Trails Commit- Michelin Bib Gourmand list, Photo by Michelle Le tee on programs and recommendations of mutual interest. and critics comment on the pro- Neapolitan pizzas are prepared by pizza manager Paul Aguirre and fessional, friendly and prompt Ricardo Rodriguez at Vesta, Peter and Courtney Borrone’s hit restaurant LIVESTOCK AND EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE in Redwood City. Paul Aguirre is Peter’s cousin. Meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; appointed for two-year service at the restaurant. Grow- term. ing up in the restaurant business, Peter Borrone learned his lessons come to a lease agreement with the Courtney,” says Kristi. Living in The Committee reviews applications for professional stable permits and well. As did his wife, Courtney, property owners, Station 1 closed Redwood City, she plans to ride forwards recommendations to the Planning Commission. It also reviews applications for exceptions to the private stable regulations and forwards whom he met when she applied in December 2013. her bike to work. recommendations to the Planning Director. It conducts inspections of to work at Cafe Borrone. Now they are intent on a new Kristi, the youngest Borrone stables in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Code. The project: Kristi Marie’s, a cafe daughter, also grew up helping Committee develops and supports education and information programs Station 1 and and bakery at 318 Arguello St. out at Cafe Borrone, and Zu which aid the community in sustaining, protecting enhancing and enjoy- ing equestrian activities and facilities. The Committee is also a resource Kristi Marie’s in downtown Redwood City, worked at the cafe in his late for Town Council, staff and residents on equestrian matters. Kristi Borrone and Zu Tarazi scheduled to open in April. teens, long before becoming a opened Station 1 restaurant in Hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., general manager at John Bent- OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Woodside in 2010. The restau- giving the couple more time to ley’s.