62 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {due west} HALF MOON BAY coastal currents words by JOHANNA HARLOW When’s the last time you visited Half Moon Bay? If it’s been a while, you’re bound to notice a number of new storefronts and signs cropping up around the neighborhood. Though it’s still the cozy coastal town you’ve always loved, Half Moon Bay isn’t sitting still. From buzzy restaurants and gleaming shops to faithful standbys providing fresh offerings, plenty of new discoveries await. COASTAL CUISINE There’s something comforting about placing your go-to order at a tried-and-true restaurant— but fortune (and food) favors the bold. HMB’s Main Street is a prime place to find your next favorite dining spot. After closing its Burlingame location during the pandemic, farm-to-table-forward Fattoria e Mare re-emerged closer than ever to the source. Partnering with local fisherman and farmers, this Northern Italian restaurant ensures that seasonal veggies are treated as intentionally as the dishes they adorn—and plated artfully around light, flaky branzino and pan-seared scallops alike. Considering that the restaurant’s chef/owner Pablo Estrada grew up kneading bread alongside his dad at the bakery, you can also expect the pizza and focaccia to rise to the occasion. On the pasta side, twist your tines around bright, citrusy linguine with clams and prawns PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF KEVIN HENNEY
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